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“Justice for Jabari”: Homewood Police Shooting Sparks Outcry Over Body Cam Withholding

July 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HOMEWOOD, AL — The June 23 fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Jabari Peoples has ignited a firestorm of protest and calls for justice as the Homewood community awaits answers. Peoples were shot […]

New Alabama Bill Would Mandate Ignition Interlocks for First-Time DUI Offenders

July 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A newly prefiled bill in the Alabama Legislature could significantly tighten penalties for first-time DUI offenders by mandating the use of ignition interlock devices—breathalyzer-style mechanisms that block a vehicle from starting […]

University of Alabama Faces Federal Probe Over Race-Based Scholarships

July 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSCALOOSA, AL — The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into the University of Alabama over allegations that it offered race-based scholarships and engaged in […]

Alabama Senator Aims to Shield Confederate Monuments with $1.8M Annual Fine

July 8, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In a renewed push to protect Confederate monuments across Alabama, State Senator Gerald Allen has re-filed legislation that would drastically increase financial penalties for cities and counties that remove them. The […]

Alabama State University Breaks Ground on New Student Housing Complexes to Support Growth

July 1, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama State University (ASU) has officially launched a transformative student housing project with a groundbreaking ceremony held on June 18, paving the way for two new apartment-style residence halls that will add […]

Faya Rose Toure Vows to Keep Fighting After Alabama Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit

July 1, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS SELMA, AL — The Alabama Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Selma police, dismissing a civil lawsuit filed by longtime activist and attorney Faya Rose Toure stemming from her 2018 arrest over removing […]

“This Is Not Hemp”: Alabama Attorney General Says CBD Shops Sold Illegal Marijuana Products

July 1, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Friday that a statewide investigation found several CBD and vape shops selling products labeled as hemp that were actually illegal marijuana. “Let’s make it abundantly clear—this […]

Alabama’s Business Climate Remains Strong Amid Strategic Growth

June 24, 2025 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, AL — The State of Alabama continues to attract investment and drive economic momentum across multiple sectors, with new job announcements, infrastructure projects, and innovation efforts bolstering the state’s competitive edge in […]

Alabama’s New Vape Law Cracks Down on Youth Use with Fines, Rehab, and School Policies

June 24, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, AL — Alabama’s youth vaping crisis has prompted the state’s strongest legislative response to date. House Bill 8 (HB8), sponsored by Rep. Barbara Drummond (D-Mobile), officially took effect on June 1, creating new penalties, […]

Alabama Among Most Affordable States for Retirement Without Social Security

June 17, 2025 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Source: Kiplinger.com) HUNTSVILLE, AL — A recent study by GOBankingRates highlights Alabama as one of the most affordable states for retirees planning to live without relying on Social Security benefits. The analysis considered […]