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[ April 16, 2026 ] Choosing the Right Cooking Oil Can Improve Long-Term Health Health
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[ April 15, 2026 ] Love Restored: Judge Mathis and Wife Linda Reconcile, Divorce Case Dismissed Culture

CHOOSE Act Family Application Portals Open for 2026-27 School Year as March 31 Deadline Nears

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY – With the March 31 deadline approaching, Alabama families are being encouraged to apply for the CHOOSE Act program as application portals for the 2026-2027 academic year open in the […]

DHS Funding at Risk: Sen. Britt Criticizes Democrats During Huntsville Speech

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Speaking to a full house in Huntsville on Friday, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt delivered a pointed critique of Senate Democrats over stalled Homeland Security funding, while highlighting federal investments and defense […]

Alabama State University to Host Montgomery AI Summit Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence

February 17, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama State University announced last week that it will host Montgomery.AI, a free, one-day artificial intelligence summit designed to introduce students, educators, business leaders, and public-sector partners to the rapidly expanding […]

SEEDS Grants Bring $15.7 Million Boost to Alabama’s Economic Development Push

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday that the State Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) has approved $15.7 million in grants through the Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) program, continuing Alabama’s push […]

Rep. Terri Sewell Secures $9.5 Million for Community Projects Across Alabama’s 7th District

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, announced Friday that she has secured $9,571,000 in federal funding for 14 community-driven projects across Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. The funding was approved by Congress and […]

Senate Panel Advances Bill Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses and State IDs

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabamians could soon have the option to carry a digital version of their driver’s license or nondriver identification card on their mobile devices under legislation approved Wednesday by a state Senate […]

Senate Panel Advances Bill Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses and State IDs

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff Reports Alabamians could soon have the option to carry a digital version of their driver’s license or nondriver identification card on their mobile devices under legislation approved Wednesday by a state Senate […]

GOP SNAP Bill Could Cost Alabama Millions, Require 800 New Staff, Commissioner Warns

February 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Nancy Buckner warned state senators this week that a Republican-backed bill aimed at tightening eligibility for SNAP and Medicaid could cost the state […]

Marijuana Bill Divides Alabama House Democrats in Rare Floor Clash

February 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

A bill banning marijuana use in vehicles with children passes after a rare intra-party debate among Democrats. BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday passed legislation prohibiting smoking […]

Alabama Ranks Near Bottom Nationally for Average Credit Score, WalletHub Study Finds

February 3, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff Reports The report shows Alabama’s average credit score is 677, making it the third-lowest in the United States, ahead of only Louisiana (673) and Mississippi (669). The findings come as household debt continues to rise nationwide […]