October 2026 – Page 8

Black Belt Rail Gets a $27 Million Boost

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Federal award targets freight connections and crossing safety across rural communities by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A $27 million federal rail award is bringing renewed attention to the infrastructure connecting Alabama’s Black Belt communities with the […]

Help Shape Huntsville: Residents Invited to Planning Forum

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Oct. 28 meeting offers a closer look at projects in South Huntsville and across the city by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — Residents can learn about projects shaping their neighborhoods and the city’s future during […]

Opinion | After sixteen years, it’s time to look in the mirror

October 20, 2026 Bouldin 0

Primary ballot shifts in four major counties give Alabama Republicans reason to examine their record and Democrats an opportunity to compete. By Bill Britt Republicans have controlled Alabama’s Legislature since 2010. They have had the […]

OBITUARIES 10/20 -10/26/2026

October 19, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Collier Bush, Sr. July 12, 1946 — October 10, 2026 Funeral service for Mr. Collier Bush, Sr. was held at 12:30 P.M, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Royal Chapel of […]

Stretch runs fully under way

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor The hits (big games) kept on coming with the biggest this past week coming at Morgan State and in the SWAC. First, up in Baltimore at the MSU homecoming, the Bears […]

Don’t Wait for Winter: October is a Key Window for Flu Protection

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS North Alabama families preparing for fall gatherings should also consider getting seasonal flu protection before winter arrives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual influenza vaccination for people ages […]

ALLERGIES OR A COLD? How To Decode Your Child’s Sniffles

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A runny nose, repeated sneezing, and a nighttime cough can leave parents and grandparents wondering: Is the child battling allergies or catching a cold? For North Alabama families, several clues can help—but […]

GATORADE RECALL REACHES ALABAMA: CHECK BEFORE YOU SIP

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama consumers should check certain Gatorade bottles following a PepsiCo recall involving undeclared food dyes, according to an Oct. 5 notice published by ConsumerLab. The notice identifies 122,021 cases of certain […]

Diet Advice Overload: Americans Struggle to Know What to Believe

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Americans face a flood of nutrition advice, yet many remain unsure which information to trust, according to recent coverage of the International Food Information Council’s 2026 Food & Health Survey. FoodNavigator reported […]

Beyond The Pink Ribbon: Everyday Habits Can Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS October’s breast cancer awareness efforts offer North Alabama women an opportunity to examine everyday habits associated with risk, alongside conversations about their personal and family health histories. The American Cancer Society identifies […]