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IN LOVING MEMORY OBITUARIES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 9/2 9/8/2026

August 31, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Thomas Marshall Winns Feb 21, 1978 — Aug 23, 2026 Memorial service for Mr. Thomas Marshall Winns will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Progressive Union […]

ALABAMA’S DESEGREGATION ORDERS FACE A NEW TEST

August 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Nearly 70 years after the U.S. Supreme Court declared segregated public schools unconstitutional, Alabama remains home to more active school-desegregation cases than any other state—renewing debate over educational equality, local authority and […]

What happened to Week Zero?

August 26, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMSBCSP Editor The 2026 black football season will have a Week Zero game played this weekend. It just 6p arrives a week later than usual and coincides 6pm with 27 other games. The 2026 […]

BEANS MAY OFFER AFFORDABLE HELP AGAINST HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS An affordable food already familiar to many Southern families may provide meaningful support in the fight against high blood pressure. Cardiologists interviewed by Prevention identified legumes—including black beans, lentils, chickpeas and peas—as […]

A CHILD’S EARLY DIET MAY SHAPE BRAIN HEALTH FOR DECADES

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS What children eat during their earliest years may influence their brain health decades later, according to new research examining the long-term effects of sugar consumption. Researchers used Britain’s World War II-era sugar […]

NIGHT OWLS MAY FACE GREATER HEART RISKS—BUT CHANGE IS POSSIBLE

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS People who naturally remain awake late may face greater cardiovascular risks, but researchers say practical lifestyle changes can help protect their health. The study was led by Dr. Sina Kianersi, a research […]

One Simple Breakfast Swap May Help Lower Cancer Risk

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A small change at breakfast may help families improve their diets and potentially reduce their long-term risk of certain cancers. Kenny Mendoza, a public-health professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical […]

First Missionary Baptist Marks 146 Years with Family Fun, Service and Worship

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — First Missionary Baptist Church celebrated 146 years of worship, fellowship and community ministry with an anniversary weekend connecting several generations. The celebration began Saturday, Aug. 22, with a […]

SERMONETTE: Possessing The Promise

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Pastor Zachary B. Williams, Potter’s Hand Church Huntsville How much time have we spent praying, working, hoping, struggling, crying, and waiting for what has already been given? The reality is that much of a […]

Progressive Union Men’s Day Challenges Men to Win Where It Matters Most

August 25, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church placed character, accountability, and spiritual endurance at the center of its 2026 Men’s Day observance on Sunday, Aug. 23. Bishop Manuell Smith IV, […]

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