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Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., set a historic record with a marathon speech in the Senate, lasting over 25 hours, to protest President Trump’s actions and rally support against his agenda. Booker’s speech, breaking Strom Thurmond’s 68-year-old record, aims to energize the anti-Trump resistance while emphasizing the urgent need to protect American democracy.
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Recently fired Department of Education employees received emotional send-offs as they packed up their belongings amid mass layoffs that cut the workforce by 50 percent. Supporters and advocates rallied in solidarity, warning that the cuts could weaken essential education programs and signaling broader concerns about the future of public education.
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By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times When it comes to chasing down bad guys and making arrests, Michael Pickett, named Birmingham Chief of Police on Tuesday, knows what it takes. Literally. Earlier this year, Pickett then interim chief was returning from a family outing when a man was shot and killed on an Interstate […]

By  MIKE CATALINI and STEPHEN GROVES | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening, setting a historic mark to show Democrats’ resistance to President Donald Trump’s sweeping actions. Booker took […]

BY JE’DON HOLLOWAY-TALLEY | Special to the Birmingham Times TIMOTHY & ALLYSON PERRY Live: Pelham Married: Aug. 17, 2002 Met: December 1999, at Timothy’s parent’s home in Trussville. Allyson was coworkers with Timothy’s ex-sister-in-law, when Allyson asked him to ride along with her to drop something off at his parent’s home. Timothy had recently finished […]

Gina Spivey-Brown will be the first female president of the Adventist university in Huntsville, Alabama. NEWS RELEASE The Board of Trustees of Oakwood University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown, Ph.D., […]

United Way of Madison County Community Champions Step Up to Serve at 2025 Designer Bag Bingo United Way of Madison County proudly announces Kenny Anderson and Joe Martin as local leaders ralllying 50 male servers […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Psi Alpha Zeta Chapter History:  Chartered February 17, 2010, Psi Alpha Zeta Chater seeks to establish itself as one of the most distinguished graduate chapters in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. Psi […]

By Greg Miley, SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 1067 in Huntsville hosted its 13th Annual Observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The ceremony took […]

WHEREAS, certain property has recently been annexed to the City of Huntsville. Alabama; andWHEREAS. said property is now legally part orthe incorporated municipality of the City of Huntsville. Alabama, and as such is subject to […]

Alabama A&M University’s 25th Annual Black-Tie Scholarship Gala presented by Alabama Power with feature R&B icon and musical legend Charlie Wilson. The University’s premier fundraising event will take place Friday, April 25 at the Event Center as AAMU continues […]

By The Associated Press An Alabama judge ruled on Monday that a police officer did not prove that he was acting in self-defense when he shot an armed Black man who was standing in his own […]

The City of Huntsville, Alabama is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) informing the public that 501(c)3 non-profit organizations may submit applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding of Public Facilities for Program Year […]

The City of Huntsville, Alabama is informing the public that 501(c)3 non-profit organizations may submit applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funding for Program Year 2025 from Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to […]

The City of Huntsville, Alabama is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) informing the public that 501(c)3 non-profit organizations may submit applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Economic Development activities for Program […]

Sealed bids will be received by the County Commission of Mobile County, Alabama, in the Mobile Government Plaza, Eighth Floor South Tower, Mobile, Alabama, until 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and then publicly […]

Kohler Co. seeks Staff Engineers for its Huntsville, AL location to develop and improve manufacturing automation processes in support of new and existing products to ensure timely delivery of highest quality product and safety of […]

By Patrick Darrington  A Mobile County teen previously charged with manslaughter now faces a murder charge after allegedly driving drunk during a fatal crash in November. The upgraded charges for the 17-year-old were confirmed by the […]

By William Thornton Two Huntsville police officers were seriously injured early Sunday morning when a woman struck a police vehicle while she was transporting two other people, including her child, police said. The incident began early […]

Jonathan Majors is making a professional and personal comeback following his 2024 misdemeanor conviction, with the release of “Magazine Dreams” and new film projects lined up. Despite past controversy, his performances continue to earn critical praise, and he recently revealed personal struggles, including being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
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By Attorney Raven Beach An Alabama couple got married and started a thriving family business. We’ll call them Jane and John. Jane and John had two children. Life treats them well. Then, one day, John […]

By Leada Gore  The FBI has confirmed that threats related to fake file converter websites are ongoing as victims continue to fall victim to the scams. Last week, the FBI’s Denver Field Office issued a warning related […]

Compiled by Speakin’ Out News Since Alabama’s permitless carry law took effect in January 2023, Redstone Arsenal has seen a sharp rise in firearm-related arrests. According to Redstone officials, 99 people have been arrested for […]

Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice criticized high-ranking Trump officials for using the Signal app to discuss a military attack, calling it an attempt to evade federal record-keeping laws. She warned that this practice undermines national security, damages alliances, and signals a troubling shift in U.S. foreign policy.
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Thousands of FDA employees were abruptly fired or forced to resign on April 1 under a sweeping directive from the Trump administration, dismantling Biden-era leadership and reshaping the agency’s structure. The mass firings, including the departure of top vaccine official Dr. Peter Marks, sparked concerns over the agency’s direction under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic accused of promoting misinformation.
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Alabama Arise/Alabama Arise Action Alabama should reduce the state sales tax on groceries again this year and work toward a sustainable solution to end the tax permanently, Alabama Arise Action members told legislators Thursday. More […]

Bishop Walter Scott Thomas’ retirement marks the end of an era for Baltimore, where he built a nationally recognized ministry from a small congregation and profoundly influenced the city’s faith-based community. A visionary leader, preacher and mentor, his legacy continues through his children, his congregation, and the countless lives he touched, ensuring that his impact will endure beyond his final sermon.
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By AL.com (REPRINT) More home construction is on the way in the Huntsville part of Limestone County. The Huntsville Planning Commission cleared the way for construction in the massive Greenbrier Preserve development south of Interstate […]

TJ Simpson is a third-year Parks and Recreation Management major at California State University, Chico (CSU Chico). A first-generation college student from Southern California, his love for the outdoors stems from his great-grandmother, whose deep appreciation for nature shaped his own. Now based in Long Beach, T.J. is working toward his dream of becoming a park ranger—a goal made more attainable through his participation in #CaliforniansForAll College Corps.

At the Booker T. Washington Community Service Center—San Francisco’s oldest Black-led nonprofit – generations come together to share wisdom, challenge stereotypes and build a more connected community. Through the Senior Victory Club and Black Legacy Builders Teen Fellowship Program, seniors and youth engage in meaningful conversations that foster respect, understanding and appreciation. These programs create safe spaces, strengthen bonds and promote a more inclusive future.