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Political Tensions Rise: Alabama Senate Democrats Call Out GOP Over Lack of Minority Bills

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Tensions flared inside the Alabama State House as Democratic lawmakers pushed back against what they call a lack of fairness in the legislative process, raising broader concerns about representation […]

Tuberville is fixated on the ‘enemy.’ That’s a problem for Alabama

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com This is an opinion column. Enemy. It’s an interesting word. My pastor consistently says, “There’s no wasted ink in the Bible,” that every word means exactly what it’s supposed to […]

Election Debate Intensifies: Doug Jones Supports Ending Straight-Ticket Voting in Alabama

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A growing debate over Alabama’s voting system is drawing attention as former U.S. Senator Doug Jones throws his support behind efforts to eliminate straight-ticket voting. Jones, now a Democratic […]

Voting Debate Heats Up: Alabama Bill to Close Primaries Advances Amid Concerns Over Voter Access

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A controversial bill that could reshape how Alabama voters participate in primary elections is gaining momentum at the State House, sparking sharp debate over party control, election integrity, and […]

Global Spotlight on Huntsville: Registration Opens for 2026 Space & Missile Defense Symposium

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville is once again preparing to take center stage in global defense innovation as registration officially opens for the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium. Scheduled for Aug. 11–13, […]

Senior Sprint Career Fair Opens Doors for Graduates Ready to Enter Workforce

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Graduating high school seniors who have yet to finalize their post-graduation plans will have a new opportunity to connect directly with employers at the upcoming Senior Sprint Career Fair. Hosted […]

Huntsville Wins Big: Raytheon Unveils $115M Expansion, Bringing Jobs and Boosting U.S. Defense Power

March 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — North Alabama continues to rise as a powerhouse in national defense as Raytheon officially completed an $115 million expansion of its missile integration facility near Redstone Arsenal. The expansion […]

OBITUARIES 3/18 – 3/24/2026

March 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mrs. Unity Rebecca Washington April 10, 1940 – March 13, 2026 Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Pine Grove Memorial Gardens Cemetery (759-A Pine […]

SWAC,MEAC Tourneys underway

March 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Basketball tournaments got underway this week at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Ga. (SWAC – Monday, March 9 –Saturday, March 14) ) and the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Va. […]

Scientists Test “Keto Pill” That Could Mimic Popular Weight-Loss Diet

March 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A new experimental “keto pill” is generating national attention as researchers test whether it can mimic the effects of the popular ketogenic diet without requiring drastic changes in eating habits. The […]