September 2026

IN LOVING MEMORY OBITUARIES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

September 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Walter Dale Williams Aug 21, 1955 — Aug 31, 2026 Funeral service for Mr. Walter Dale Williams, Jr. was held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 6, 2026 at the Royal Chapel […]

Rivals, favorites in Labor Day battles

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor A slate of 34 games is on the menu for Week One, Labor Day Weekend, if the 28 games from last week can be thought of as Week Zero. There was […]

Hooked on Health: Alabama’s Best Freshwater Fish for the Dinner Table

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Sources: Outdoor Alabama and Alabama Department of Public Health) From the Tennessee River to Lake Guntersville and countless neighborhood ponds, fishing remains part of Alabama’s culture. But which freshwater fish offers the best nutritional […]

Top 10 Healthier Junk Foods for an Occasional Splurge

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Enjoying an occasional treat can fit within a balanced diet. The key is choosing foods that provide some nutritional value while controlling portions, sodium, added sugar, and saturated fat. This ranking was […]

Prostate Cancer Prevention Begins with Knowing Your Risk

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, an important time for men—particularly Black men—to learn their risks and discuss early detection with a healthcare provider. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer […]

Alabama Warns of Late-Summer Mosquito-Borne Disease Threat

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning residents that mosquito activity and the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses remain concerns during late summer and early fall. Recent state surveillance has […]

West Mastin Lake Baptist Honors Pastor Willie Hinton’s 36 Years of Leadership

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — West Mastin Lake Baptist Church honored Dr. Willie L. Hinton Sr. for 36 years of pastoral leadership during an anniversary service held Sunday, Aug. 23. The celebration centered on […]

Brotherhood Over Brunch Asks Men: What Does Winning Really Cost?

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Brotherhood Over Brunch II will bring men together for conversations about success, wellness, and purpose Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville […]

Huntsville First SDA Confronts Grief and Emotional Pain Through Recovery Summit

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville First Seventh-day Adventist Church placed grief, emotional pain, and spiritual healing at the center of its 2026 Grief Recovery Summit, a gathering that continued through Sunday, Aug. 30. Built around the message […]

FOR CHRIST Conference Unites Faith, Purpose and HBCU Culture

September 1, 2026 Bouldin 0

BY SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Faith, purpose, leadership, creativity and HBCU culture will converge at the FOR CHRIST Conference, a three-day Christian gathering scheduled for Sept. 17–19 at Alabama State University. Created to inspire, […]