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By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — The city’s vibrant music community is set to come together later this month as the Huntsville Music Office hosts its first Quarterly Music Meetup of 2026 at the newly reopened Tip […]

By: REV. DR. ISAIAH ROBINSON, JR.     Scriptural text: Acts 10:9-15, 30-35; Galatians 3:28-29 KEY VERSE: There is neither Jew nor Gentile, slave nor free, there is neither male and female, for you are all in one […]

By Pastor Mario D. Ford The expression of “playing your hand” means doing your best with what you’ve got; —it’s an analogy drawn from playing cards.  I will confess, when I can find somebody who […]

Award-winning pastor, author and speaker c will headline Alabama A&M University’s 2026 Tea on the Hill on Thursday, March 26, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Elmore Gymnasium as part of the University’s annual Women’s […]

Alabama A&M University awarded more than $26 million in scholarships during its annual President’s Scholarship Tour, reaching prospective students and families across Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi. The multi-state tour, led by President Daniel K. […]

The Presidents’ RoundTable is proud to have Jennifer Wicks on board in the role of executive director
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BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, that Article IV, Division 2,  Procurement, of Chapter 2, Administration, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Huntsville, is hereby amended to […]

Alabama A&M University Communicative Sciences and Disorders graduate students tied for third place at the 2026 Quest for the Cup Intercollegiate Scholars Bowl, a statewide academic competition hosted by the Speech and Hearing Association of […]

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntsville has determined that the personal property described below has been identified by Huntsville Fire and Rescue as surplus to the needs of the City of Huntsville […]

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Huntsville has determined that the personal property described below has been identified by General Services as surplus to the needs of the City of Huntsville and is […]

BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, a municipal corporation within the State of Alabama, as follows: 1. That in the judgment and opinion of the City Council of […]

WHEREAS, the City of Huntsville, an Alabama municipal corporation (the “City”) is the owner of certain real property lying and located in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, containing approximately 72.72 acres, more or less, as more […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TOLEDO, OHIO — Isaiah Monroe, 21, has been sentenced to at least 22 years in prison for the rape and subsequent pregnancy of a 12-year-old girl. The sentencing, handed down by Judge Lori Olender […]

Birmingham City Schools Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan and district leaders visited four Birmingham City Schools campuses today to share exciting news with five outstanding educators. As part of an annual tradition, Dr. Sullivan announced the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, Elementary and Secondary Counselors of the Year, and Librarian of the Year for […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Nationwide — A shocking act of violence has left a Wisconsin community grieving after a 38-year-old man was accused of brutally killing his own mother following a heated dispute. Authorities say Hayward […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Nationwide — A disturbing and complex case is unfolding in Tennessee, where former NFL player Darron Lee is accused of killing his girlfriend and allegedly attempting to seek digital guidance before contacting […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Nationwide — A massive retail fraud scheme has landed an Ohio woman in serious legal trouble after authorities say she manipulated store return systems to collect hundreds of thousands of dollars. Tracy […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Tensions flared inside the Alabama State House as Democratic lawmakers pushed back against what they call a lack of fairness in the legislative process, raising broader concerns about representation […]

By Roy S. Johnson | rjohnson@al.com This is an opinion column. Enemy. It’s an interesting word. My pastor consistently says, “There’s no wasted ink in the Bible,” that every word means exactly what it’s supposed to […]

By Shauna Stuart | For The Birmingham Times Tayari Jones thinks “Kin” is her most Southern book. Jones’ “Kin” tour includes conversations about the novel with renowned female authors. The tour kicked off in February with a book launch helmed by her Spelman creative writing professor, Pearl Cleage. Sunday, the day after a stop at […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A growing debate over Alabama’s voting system is drawing attention as former U.S. Senator Doug Jones throws his support behind efforts to eliminate straight-ticket voting. Jones, now a Democratic […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A controversial bill that could reshape how Alabama voters participate in primary elections is gaining momentum at the State House, sparking sharp debate over party control, election integrity, and […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville is once again preparing to take center stage in global defense innovation as registration officially opens for the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium. Scheduled for Aug. 11–13, […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Graduating high school seniors who have yet to finalize their post-graduation plans will have a new opportunity to connect directly with employers at the upcoming Senior Sprint Career Fair. Hosted […]

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — North Alabama continues to rise as a powerhouse in national defense as Raytheon officially completed an $115 million expansion of its missile integration facility near Redstone Arsenal. The expansion […]

By Eric Morrissette On Saturday, Feb. 28th, Americans woke up to find their country at war with Iran. Breaking news alerts carried word that the United States had joined Israel in an unprecedented joint military operation aimed at overturning the Iranian government. The human cost is already jarring: one week in, Al Jazeera’s live tracker […]
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By Mark Anthony For decades, Baltimore’s story was often told through geography. Close to Washington, D.C.Close to Philadelphia.Close to New York City. That proximity has always mattered. The Baltimore Region sits in the center of one of the most powerful economic corridors in the world. But something else is becoming increasingly clear. Baltimore is not […]
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Gubernatorial candidate Betty Yee visited Bloomington to learn about residents’ concerns regarding the Bloomington Business Park development, which has caused a warehouse boom and lack of transparency in the decision-making process.
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The Prairie View A&M Panthers are headed to the national stage, earning a spot in the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament and preparing for a high-stakes opening-round matchup against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.

The UCLA Bruins are heading into the NCAA Tournament with a quiet confidence — and head coach Mick Cronin is making sure the message is clear: no excuses, no complaints, just basketball.

The United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930), one of California’s largest unions, has endorsed Tom Steyer for governor of California due to his commitment to investing in In-Home Supportive Services and family child care programs, and paying providers a thriving wage.
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Covered California health plans provide preventive services at no additional cost, including routine screenings, wellness visits, and age-appropriate checkups, which can detect health issues early and support chronic disease management.
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California Republican Gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco is criticized for supporting the current federal administration’s direction and his own problematic leadership in Riverside County, and voters are urged to believe what people show them and not just what they say when making decisions in June and November.
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Residents of Altadena, California are facing delays in fire recovery, with many families still scattered across the region paying mortgages on houses they cannot live in due to insurance companies delaying and denying claims.
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The M.E.C.C.A. IE Fund Report highlights progress and areas of improvement in the Inland Empire, with significant gaps remaining in health, pay, and housing access for Black and Latino residents, and a need for adequate prenatal care.
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