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SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS  Alabama A&M University President Daniel K. Wims made history last week when he became the first A&M president to testify before Congress, appearing before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management […]

 SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — A tense public-comments period at the Sept. 25 City Council meeting laid bare community frustration over speech limits tied to pending litigation, alleged harassment of Black-owned businesses, and long-standing concerns […]

by Attorney Raven Beach Your great-grandparents purchased 50 acres of land in the hope of providing for their family. Unfortunately, they died without a will. What happens to all that land? Who owns it now? […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville City Council moved forward Thursday night with a series of rezoning approvals that will shape future housing, industry, and business development across multiple parts of the city. The […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville City Council has approved a $343.7 million operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, along with two capital improvement budgets, focusing on roadwork, public safety, recreation, and neighborhood redevelopment. Mayor Tommy […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — During Thursday night’s Huntsville City Council meeting, residents used the public comment period to spotlight concerns about stagnant library funding, censorship pressures, and the city’s budget priorities. Dr. Marissa […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Drivers in Huntsville will soon see more digital highway message boards thanks to a $3.1 million funding agreement between the City and the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). The project, approved by […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville’s booming tech and healthcare sectors are getting another boost as an eye care technology company has broken ground on a new $82 million facility in the city. Local officials joined company leaders […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Travelers using Huntsville International Airport will soon have an easier time finding a spot. Airport officials have announced a major expansion of the parking deck that will add 1,400 new spaces to accommodate […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Sept. 17, 2025) – For nearly 25 years, Toyota Alabama has been more than an engine plant. The company has invested in Huntsville’s workforce, strengthened the community, and expanded educational […]