2026 – Page 59

MidCity announces major expansion with new music venue, tech hub, and hotels

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — One of Huntsville’s most ambitious developments is preparing for its next leap forward. MidCity officials have unveiled plans for a $300 million expansion that will add a major […]

Big Plays and Growing Spaces: Huntsville Parks & Recreation Reflects on a Standout 2025

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For Huntsville Parks & Recreation, 2025 was a year of big plays, expanded access, and stronger community connections. From new facilities to broader programming, the department continued building momentum while enhancing […]

Growing Greener Together: Huntsville’s Landscape Management and Green Teams Reflect on 2025

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS From green spaces and public parks to neighborhood streets and outdoor classrooms, Huntsville’s Landscape Management and Green Teams spent 2025 strengthening environmental stewardship and community pride across the city. Powered by […]

Calling Kidney Disease, a “Silent Killer,” Mac McCutcheon Retires to Focus on Health

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Former Alabama House Speaker and Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon announced his retirement from public service, saying serious health challenges have prompted him to step away after decades […]

Birth Centers Offer Hope as Alabama’s Maternal Health Crisis Deepens

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS When Dr. Heather Skanes opened Alabama’s first freestanding birth center in 2022, she did so with a clear mission: save lives. Alabama has long ranked among the worst states in the nation […]

When Fear Gives Way To Compassion

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

Peace-walking Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile journey were greeted with an unexpected outpouring of love and respect across Alabama. By Howard Bankhead, African-American Golfers Digest This is an opinion.Peace-walking monks entered Alabama this week, greeted warmly by communities along their […]

Alabama Lawmakers Split as Trump Seizes Venezuela “Accountability” for Maduro or an Illegal War for Oil?

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — After months of escalating U.S. military activity in the Caribbean and off South America’s coast, President Donald Trump took an unprecedented step this past weekend: launching a large-scale military strike […]

WHY NOW? HOW PRESIDENT TRUMP’S VENEZUELA STRIKE FITS A LONG PATTERN OF PRESIDENTS ACTING WHILE CONGRESS IS GONE

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a military strike against Venezuela and seize President Nicolás Maduro while Congress was on winter recess has raised alarm not only because of what […]

It’s The Law! 2026 Brings New Rules: Alabama Updates on Hemp, Taxes, Childcare, and Social Security

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Attorney Raven Beach Happy New Year! As we start a new calendar year, there are three important changes to Alabama laws you may want to know about. These include stricter rules for consumable hemp […]

Alabama A&M women dominate Arkansas–Pine Bluff for first SWAC road win

January 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — A balanced scoring attack and stifling defense propelled the Alabama A&M University women’s basketball team to a convincing 72–49 Southwestern Athletic Conference victory over Arkansas–Pine Bluff on Saturday at H.O. Clemmons Arena. Three Bulldogs scored in double figures […]