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[ April 16, 2026 ] Choosing the Right Cooking Oil Can Improve Long-Term Health Health
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Home Sales Fall Across Alabama — But Prices Surge and Market Holds Firm

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama’s housing market showed signs of its usual fall slowdown in October, with home sales dipping both month-over-month and year-over-year. But despite the seasonal cooling, economists say the state’s overall real […]

Alabama Receives F Grade in 2025 March of Dimes Report Card, Reflecting Deep Maternal and Infant Health Challenges

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama has once again ranked near the bottom of national maternal and infant health outcomes, earning an F on the newly released March of Dimes 2025 Report Card. The report, published Monday […]

Doug Jones to Enter 2026 Ala. Governor’s Race, Setting Up High-Stakes Showdown with Sen. Tommy Tuberville

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS After weeks of speculation and quiet signals, it is now official: former U.S. Senator Doug Jones will enter the 2026 Alabama governor’s race, setting up a major political showdown with current U.S. […]

Judge: Alabama Illegally Undercut Black Voting Power – New Map Ordered for 2026

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A federal judge has ordered the State of Alabama to adopt a new state Senate map, ruling that district lines drawn by lawmakers unlawfully weakened the voting strength of Black residents in […]

Alabama Leaders Explore New Higher Ed Funding Model Tied to Student Success

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

By: SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama lawmakers are studying a major shift in how the state funds its public colleges and universities—one that would tie part of state funding to how well institutions prepare students for […]

Medical Board Wins National Recognition After Updating Mental Health Rules

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners has received national recognition for taking significant steps to reduce stigma around mental health treatment for healthcare workers. The board was named a 2025 Wellbeing First […]

U.S. Chamber Warns Trump Tariffs Could Hit Alabama Hard as Mobile Economy Surges

November 25, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A top official with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued a sharp warning Wednesday, saying President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are creating serious economic headwinds and driving up costs for American consumers […]

GOP tensions rise as Tuberville’s home state status faces scrutiny

November 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

Senator’s Florida beach home fuels residency doubts as Alabama address comes SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A formal ballot challenge to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s bid for governor is increasingly expected, as Alabama Republican […]

Alabama Hemp Businesses Brace for Collapse Under New Federal THC Restrictions

November 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The federal government may have reopened last week, but a last-minute provision inside the shutdown-ending funding bill has sent shockwaves through Alabama’s already struggling hemp market. Authored by U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, […]

Alabama Bill Seeks New Abortion Exceptions, Vasectomies for Convicted Rapists

November 19, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A bold new proposal from State Representative Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is intensifying the fight over reproductive policy in Alabama, pushing to expand abortion exceptions while imposing strict medical and financial consequences on […]