October 2026 – Page 5

Who Pays for Huntsville’s Data Boom? Meta Says It Covers Its Utility Costs

October 27, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — As residents question how large data centers affect household utility bills, Meta says its Huntsville campus is covering its own electricity, water and wastewater costs. The company outlined those […]

OBITUARIES 10/28 – 11/3/2026

October 26, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Gerald King Jr November 24, 1980 — October 17, 2026 Funeral service for Mr. Gerald King Jr. was held at 12:00 noon, Sunday, October 25, 2026 at the First Seventh-day Adventist […]

Beyond the Lungs: COVID’s Lasting Impact Deserves Attention

October 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

Updated vaccines target an evolving virus as health experts document effects on the brain, nerves, heart, and other organs By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — COVID-19 can begin with congestion, a sore throat or […]

Endings and beginnings in sight

October 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor There are just three weeks left in the CIAA and SIAC regular season football races with still much to be determined. In the CIAA, the championship table is all but set […]

5 Common Medicines Older Adults Are Overusing and May Need to Reconsider

October 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A medicine taken for years may deserve a fresh review as the body ages. For older adults, some familiar prescriptions and drugstore products can carry risks that outweigh their benefits, depending […]

New Flu Shot What Black Adults 50 and Older Should Know

October 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Black adults 50 and older have a new flu vaccine option, but choosing a shot requires understanding what the research shows—and what it does not. The Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna’s […]

Eat Smarter to Help Keep Gout Flares Away

October 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

Vegetables, low-fat dairy, and balanced meals can help, but diet does not replace needed treatment By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A painful gout attack can make even a bedsheet touching your toe feel unbearable. While food […]

Why Uterine Cancer Is Deadlier for Black Women

October 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

Aggressive tumor types and barriers to care contribute to unequal outcomes by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Black women face a greater burden from aggressive uterine cancers and are about twice as likely to die from the […]

5 Energy Boosting Foods to Try When You Are Feeling Drained

October 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

Simple meals and snacks can help fuel your day without relying on sugary drinks by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Feeling drained by midday? Before reaching for another sugary drink, consider whether you have eaten enough nourishing […]

Hopewell Celebrates 166 Years, Honors Its Past and Embraces the Future

October 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

New Market church marks anniversary and homecoming with worship and fellowship By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NEW MARKET — Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church celebrated its 166th church anniversary and homecoming Sunday, Oct. 18, honoring a legacy […]