2026 – Page 13

Early Start, Strong Future: Why Access to Pre-K Could Shape Ala. Next Generation

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Across the nation, new research is reinforcing what educators and parents have long believed: early childhood education is one of the most powerful tools for shaping a child’s future. A recent report […]

Leveling the Playing Field New Bipartisan Bill Could Transform HBCU Research Funding Nationwide

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — A powerful coalition of lawmakers and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) leaders is pushing forward a bipartisan effort that could reshape the future of research funding—and opportunity—for Black […]

$30 Million Investment Signals New Wave of Opportunity for Alabama’s Workforce and Future Generations

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama is stepping into a powerful new era of workforce development, as a $30 million investment from the U.S. Navy aims to expand maritime training across the state—creating pathways to stable careers […]

‘No Kings’ Protests Sweep Alabama, Uniting Communities in Call for Change and Civic Engagement

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Thousands across Alabama and the Tennessee Valley joined a nationwide movement this weekend as “No Kings” protests brought communities together to speak out on issues impacting the nation and local neighborhoods. In […]

JUSTICE DELAYED NO MORE: Conviction Upheld for Monster Who Brutalized 5-Year-Old

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has taken a definitive step toward justice for one of the most heartbreaking tragedies in state history. On March 27, 2026, the court upheld the capital […]

Tragedy on the Road: Two Students Killed,Community Calls for Prayer After School Bus Crash

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken families and communities across the South after two middleschool students were killed and several others injured in a devastating school bus crash during afield trip in Tennessee.The […]

Privacy Violated: Lauderdale County Physician Ordered to Pay Over $500K for Tracking Patient

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

Byline: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS FLORENCE, Ala. — A Lauderdale County physician has been ordered to pay more than $500,000 after a disturbing case involving the tracking of a patient’s vehicle—raising serious concerns about privacy, trust, […]

$1,000 Reward Offered in Wilcox County Hit-and-Run That Claimed Young Man’s Life

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

Byline: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Authorities are urging the public to come forward with information in a tragic hit-and-run case that took the life of a 32-year-old Alabama man earlier this year. DeQuarius L. Pritchett was […]

Closing the Trust Gap: Huntsville Candidate Calls for Accountability Reform in Congress

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A Huntsville native is stepping onto the national stage with a bold message: restoring trust in Congress must come before anything else. Andrew Sneed, a Democratic candidate for […]

Opinion | When faith becomes a weapon in Alabama politics

March 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

Wes Allen’s attack on John Wahl reveals a dangerous tactic: using faith as a political weapon rather than a guiding principle. By Bill Britt Every campaign reveals something about the candidates. This one reveals how […]