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By Pastor Mario D. Ford There is an intriguing Word in Psalm 118:13b which says “…but the Lord helped me.”  The 118th number of Psalms is the last of a collection of Psalms known as […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS FLORENCE, Ala. — Filmmakers, students, and film enthusiasts gathered in Florence as the 29th annual George Lindsey University of North Alabama Film Festival brought three days of screenings, discussions, and live […]

U.S., Israel, and Iran Exchange Strikes as Russia and China Call for Restraint By Jemeana Smothers-Roberson (March 10, 2026) – Editor’s Note: Speakin’ Out News encourages readers to stay informed about global events that shape […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Source: Christian Daily News) Artificial intelligence is opening a new and troubling frontier—technology that imitates the voices and personalities of people who have died. Some call it “AI necromancy,” where computer programs simulate […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A powerful new documentary examining conditions inside Alabama’s prison system is drawing national attention and sparking renewed conversations about prison reform. The film, “The Alabama Solution,” recently earned an Academy Award nomination for Best […]

By: REV. DR. ISAIAH ROBINSON, JR. Scriptural text:  Deuteronomy 15: 4-45 ; Matthew 25: 42-35 KEY VERSE: THERE WILL ALWAYS BE POOR PEOPLE IN THE LAND.  THEREFORE I COMMAND YOUTO BE OPENHANDED TOWARD YOUR FELLOW ISRAELITES WHO […]

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Mar. 10 commuted the death sentence of Charles “Sonny” Burton, the 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed during a 1991 robbery.
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By Steven K. Ragsdale We have to say it aloud. Five Black surgeons now lead the trauma service at Johns Hopkins Hospital: Dr. Zachary Obinna Enumah, M.D., Ph.D., M.A., ninth-year resident and critical care fellowDr. Lawrence B. Brown, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., a seventh-year residentDr. Ivy Mannoh, M.D., third-year residentDr. Ifeoluwa “Ife” Shoyombo, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.,  […]
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A nationwide effort to correct a race-based kidney function test has helped thousands of Black patients gain credit for lost time on transplant waiting lists, improving their chances of receiving a kidney. Researchers say the policy change has increased transplant rates for Black patients without negatively affecting patients of other races.
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By Maurice Carroll Many of us wake up and check the news or social media before we even take a moment to check in with ourselves. We do this almost automatically, often without realizing it at the moment. It’s one of those habits many of us share but rarely talk about. We reach for updates […]
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The National Society of Black Engineers will hold its 2026 Annual Convention at the Baltimore Convention Center from March 18-22, bringing together thousands of students, professionals and leaders in STEM fields. The multi-day event will feature workshops, panel discussions, a career fair and the Black on Purpose Festival— celebrating Black engineering excellence with food, music, art and technology demonstrations.
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By Jonathan ForneySpecial to the AFRO The iconic starred and striped uniforms of the Harlem Globetrotters are almost as well-known as their trick shots and high-flying dunks. Founded in 1926, the organization played their first game under the Harlem Globetrotter name on Jan. 7, 1927. As the organization begins to celebrate 100 years, entertaining audiences […]
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Army (Ret.) Col. Edna Cummings held a signing event in Baltimore at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum on March 7 for her book, “A Soldier’s Life: A Black Woman’s Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion.”
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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Two former HBCU football standouts are making headlines in the NFL after securing new contracts during the opening day of free agency. Former Fayetteville State defensive back Joshua Williams has signed a two-year […]

Authorities vow justice as search efforts intensify for 2-year-old Genesis Nova Reid By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A heartbreaking case in Enterprise, Alabama, has left communities across the state grieving and demanding justice after authorities announced […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors has selected Director Mitch Graves to serve as chair of the board through April 1, 2027, and named Director Jeff Hagood as chair-elect for the following term. The leadership […]

By Josh Moon, Alabama Reporter “School choice” is a scam.  Let’s get that out of the way right at the top. It is theft of public school dollars by politicians who are in the pockets […]

Huntsville Hospital also earns a spot on the national list and is expanding services as the Tennessee Valley population surges. SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS   BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — UAB Hospital has been ranked the fifth largest […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M University’s women’s basketball program is celebrating a historic season that has brought pride and excitement to Huntsville after earning top honors across the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The former Birmingham-Southern College campus has been selected as the site for a new U.S. Coast Guard training center, federal officials announced Monday, giving the historic property a new […]

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Long before Huntsville became known as “Rocket City,” women in North Alabama were working to secure one of the most fundamental rights in American democracy — the right to […]

Alabama A&M University is accepting applications from area high school students for its TRIO Upward Bound program, a federally funded initiative designed to help students prepare for and succeed in college, including a six-week summer […]

Students at Alabama A&M University have an opportunity to turn a story of inspiration into meaningful scholarship support through the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest, which is now accepting applications through March 31. Sponsored by […]

Dr. Jessica Brown has been named assistant vice president for student leadership and engagement at Alabama A&M University, stepping into a newly created leadership role focused on strengthening the student experience through engagement, leadership development […]

PRE-BID CONFERENCE: 03/24/2026 at 1:00PM local time  QUESTION DEADLINE: 03/31/2026 at 2:00PM local time  BID OPENING DATE: 04/07/2026 at 2:00PM local time  The City of Huntsville will receive sealed bids, priced on a firm fixed […]

Sealed Bid Proposals will be received by The University of Alabama at Birmingham Facilities Planning Design and Construction at the Facilities Training Center, 801C 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, Thursday, March 26, 2026 until […]

Huntsville Utilities in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking bids for the below-mentioned project located in Huntsville, Alabama. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Huntsville, a municipal corporation within the State of Alabama, d/b/a/ […]

 Description of Project: This project includes the streetscaping of Old Monrovia Road from Corporate Drive to University Drive and intersection improvement at Old Monrovia and Sanderson Street. Major items of work will include landscaped median […]

Public notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Huntsville, on the 17th of March at 6:00 p.m., on the 2nd Floor […]

Public notice is hereby given of a Public Hearing to be held by the Board of Zoning Adjustment of the City of Huntsville, on the 17th of March at 5:30 p.m., on the 2nd Floor […]

When one political party becomes too powerful, the first inclination is to protect that power. It always leads to failure. By Josh Moon he Alabama Republican Party is in disarray.  I cannot tell you how […]

By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.   Throughout Black History and Women’s History months this year we have emphasized that one of the best ways to celebrate history is to make more history.  Black excellenceand leadership in all fields of endeavor are rising as the nation takes account of the 250thAnniversary of the United States […]

Investment strengthens North Alabama’s growing aerospace corridor and boosts production of advanced aircraft engine materials. By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS GE Aerospace plans to invest $55 million in its Huntsville-area operations, reinforcing North Alabama’s growing role in […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, a familiar stop for travelers and families across Alabama and the South, is still feeling the impact of a controversial logo change that sparked widespread backlash […]