February 2026 – Page 2

Trump shares AI-generated video depicting hockey brawl after U.S. Olympic win

February 26, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video on social media portraying himself in a physical altercation with a Canadian ice hockey player following Team USA’s gold medal victory in the […]

SERMONETTE OF THE WEEK: “We’ve Got One More River to Cross”

February 26, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Pastor Mario D. Ford Joshua 1: 1-9 records the plight of Israelites on the periphery of the Promise Land. The Children of Israel having endured four hundred years of slavery in Egypt, crossed into […]

Former Huntsville pastor sentenced to 5 years for embezzling $400,000 in church funds

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A former Huntsville pastor has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting to embezzling more than $400,000 from his congregation and using the money for luxury purchases. Adrian Derrell Davis, 42, […]

Athens Police warn residents about warrant scam targeting local families

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Athens Police Department is alerting residents to a phone scam in which callers falsely claim individuals have outstanding warrants and must make immediate payments to avoid arrest. According to APD […]

$40 million workforce housing development breaks ground in Athens, marking a milestone for North Alabama growth

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS State and local leaders gathered Friday in Athens to break ground on what officials are calling a transformative step forward for workforce development in North Alabama — The Grove at South Jefferson, […]

Mayor Steven Reed pushes back against the proposed state takeover of the Montgomery Police

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed is raising serious concerns about a proposed state law that could allow Alabama to take control of local police departments that fail to meet minimum staffing requirements — […]

Brick by Brick: The Brandons Who Built Huntsville and Defended the Vote

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS If you’ve ever stepped inside Harrison Brothers Hardware on Courthouse Square — browsing local art, nostalgic gifts, and handmade goods — you’ve walked into more than a store. You’ve stepped into living […]

Democrats Demand a Federal Investigation into the Reported IRS Leak of 47,000 Taxpayers’ Confidential Data

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Democratic lawmakers are calling for a federal investigation after reports that the Internal Revenue Service shared confidential information belonging to 47,000 taxpayers with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Members of the […]

2.25.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA; MICHAEL COLEMAN VS JESSICA COLEMAN CASE NO. DR 2017-000270.02

February 24, 2026 Portia Orr 0

Jessica Coleman, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Michael Coleman’s petition for custody and other relief by March 26, 2026.

Gov. Kay Ivey meets with AKA Leadership South Class 20 at State Capitol

February 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey recently met with members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Leadership South Class 20 during a visit to the Alabama State Capitol, highlighting the importance of civic engagement and […]