August 2026 – Page 4

Jones Blasts Tuberville Over Social Security “Scam” Remarks

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones is criticizing Republican opponent Tommy Tuberville after the U.S. senator described Social Security as a “scam” and a “government-approved Ponzi scheme.” During a […]

Huntsville Opens Applications for Free Civic Leadership Academy

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Residents interested in learning how Huntsville’s government operates—and how they can help shape the city’s future—can now apply for the fall 2026 Civic Engagement Academy. The free eight-week program […]

$1.4 Billion More: D.C. National Guard Mission Planned Through 2029

August 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Guard troops could remain deployed in the nation’s capital through the end of President Donald Trump’s term under Pentagon plans projected to cost taxpayers an additional $1.4 […]

OBITUARIES 8/12 – 8/18/2026

August 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Minister Jessie Louis Lacy Dec 18, 1942 — Jul 29, 2026 Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026 at St. Bartley Primitive Baptist Church (3020 Belafonte Avenue NW, […]

Vaccine Hesitancy Backfires as Preventable Diseases Surge Across America

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Diseases once considered rare or under control are making an alarming comeback across the United States, and public health experts say declining vaccination rates are playing a major role in the […]

BCSP at 33: Logo change and a bit more

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Since the 2022 passing of the beloved, trailblazing, Eric “Guru” Moore, founder ofthe “Onnidan Group” and webmaster at Onnidan. com, the first website to provide internet coverage for Historically Black Colleges […]

Beat the Back-to-School Wake-Up Battle: Help Your Child Reset Their Sleep Before Classes Begin

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As summer vacation winds down, many families are preparing for one of the biggest back-to-school challenges—getting children out of bed for those early morning alarms. Health experts say the best way […]

Lettuce Alert: What Every Family Needs to Know About the Cyclospora Outbreak in 27 States

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Consumers across the country are taking a second look at their salads as a growing Cyclospora outbreak has triggered the recall of certain shredded iceberg lettuce products distributed to restaurants, schools, […]

Start Your Morning Strong: Five Wellness Shots That Pack a Powerful Punch

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Looking for a healthier way to jump-start your day? Nutrition enthusiasts say you don’t need a large glass of juice to give your body a boost. Instead, a small wellness shot […]

Professor: Why Are Our Gospel Icons Now Performing on the Las Vegas Strip?

August 4, 2026 Bouldin 0

By Lawrence Ware, THE ROOT The Clark Sisters and Fred Hammond are headed to the Las Vegas Strip as part of a new gospel music residency. And reading the coverage, you’d be forgiven if you thought ‘Da Lawd’ […]