May 2026 – Page 12

OBITUARIES 5/13 – 5/19/2026

May 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

TRAGIC DEATHS Kansas City 4-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck by an Amazon Delivery Van, Driver Leaves the Scene ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mrs. Sherry Gail Nwigwe August 6, 1953 – April 30, 2026 Memorial service will […]

Huntsville Islamic Center: Building Bridges Through Education, Open Doors, and Good Neighbors

May 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS In a city where nearly three out of four residents identify as Christian, the Huntsville Islamic Center has spent decades doing something quietly extraordinary — building a home for hundreds of […]

Howard Names John Wall President Operations

May 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

WASHINGTON (April 30, 2026) — John Wall, a five-time NBA All-Star and former standout with the Washington Wizards, has been named President of Basketball Operations for Howard University Men’s Basketball, Head Coach Kenneth Blakeney announced. Wall will work alongside Blakeney […]

Best Vitamins for Summer vs. Winter: Seasonal Guide to Staying Healthy Year-Round

May 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Your body’s nutritional needs shift with the seasons. Understanding which vitamins to prioritize in summer versus winter can help you maintain optimal health throughout the year. Winter vitamins focus on immune […]

Butters or Oils? The Right Moisturizer for Every Age

May 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Choosing between body butters and oils depends heavily on your age and skin’s changing needs. Understanding what works at each life stage can help you maintain healthy, resilient skin from your […]

Picky Eating in Children: When Parents Should Worry

May 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Picky eating affects between 13 and 50 percent of children, with peak incidence between ages two and six, according to a comprehensive review published in the journal Nutrients in December 2025. […]

How Your Sex Life Affects Your Physical and Mental Health

May 6, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS When work, school, or life gets too busy, your sex life may take a back seat. But research shows that prolonged periods without sexual activity can affect both your physical and […]

PorchFest Returns to Five Points Huntsville’s Most Beloved Neighborhood Music Celebration Is Back

May 5, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS On a warm Saturday afternoon in one of Huntsville’s most storied neighborhoods, the front porches of Five Points became stages — and the streets became a festival. PorchFest returned to the […]

Japanese Spring Festival Celebrates 23 Years on Monte Sano — A Cultural Tradition Rooted in Community

May 5, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Atop Monte Sano Mountain, beneath a canopy of azaleas and Japanese maples, Huntsville’s Asian American community gathered on May 3 to celebrate a tradition that has grown from one man’s backyard […]

UAH Study Warns That Service Bundling May Put Customers at Greater Default Risk

May 5, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (L-R): Researchers UAH Associate Professor of Marketing Dr. Yongchuan (Kevin) Bao. and UAH Assistant Professor of Management Science Dr. Yi Tan. (Michael Mercier | UAH) New research from The University of Alabama in […]