Opinion
OBITUARIES 8/18 – 8/24/2026
ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Samuel Ell Hereford Sep 22, 1947 — Aug 13, 2026 Funeral service for Mr. Samuel Ell Hereford will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Saint […]
Month: August 2026
AAMU
Gooch Named 2026 USDA 1890 National Scholar
For Alabama A&M University sophomore Keely N. Gooch, receiving the email announcing she had been selected as a 2026 USDA 1890 National Scholar marked the culmination of months of hard work, prayer and determination. “When […]
AAMU
Alabama A&M Named USPTO Innovation Ecosystem Partner
Alabama A&M University has been selected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as an innovation ecosystem partner, expanding the University’s role in advancing research, entrepreneurship and economic development across North Alabama. As part […]
AAMU
AAMU’s Action Kids Tennis Camp Builds Healthy Habits and College Dreams
Tennis was only the beginning for the 36 children who participated in Alabama A&M University’s ninth annual Action Kids Tennis Camp. During two weeks on campus, they strengthened their athletic skills, developed healthy habits and […]
Sports
O’Neal has big PGA Tour Champions finish
LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Former Jackson State golfing great Tim O’Neal shot 68-66-69 to finish at 203,-13 for solo fourth place at the 2026 Portugal Invitational on the PGA Tour Champions that concluded on August […]
Health
Is Your Hair Warning You? Early Alopecia Signs Black Women Should Never Ignore
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS August is Hair Loss Awareness Month, but Black women may not recognize alopecia’s earliest warnings until thinning becomes difficult to conceal—or permanent. Hair collecting in a comb is not the only […]
Health
Childhood Myopia Surges as Experts Point to Less Outdoor Time and More Near Work
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Childhood nearsightedness, or myopia, is increasing rapidly worldwide, raising concerns about children’s developing eyes. A comprehensive analysis of 276 studies involving more than 5.4 million children and adolescents found that myopia […]
Health
Liquid Collagen or Pills? Understanding the Forms and Five Major Types
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Collagen supplements are widely promoted for healthier skin, hair, nails and joints—but liquid collagen is not proven to work better than pills. After collagen is swallowed, digestion breaks it into peptides […]
Health
Five Dead as Dangerous“Flesh-Eating” Bacterium Strikes Louisiana
Florida and Maryland Report Additional 2026 Cases as Researchers Detect the Deadly Bacterium in New York Coastal Waters By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana health officials are warning residents to protect open […]
Culture
Mayor Tommy Battle Marries Broadway Veteran Jo Lynn Burks in Private Ceremony
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and accomplished Broadway musician and educator Jo Lynn Burks are newlyweds, city officials confirmed. The couple exchanged vows during a small, private ceremony last […]