2026 – Page 15

Frozen berries sold in Alabama tied to E. coli outbreak

September 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama consumers are being urged to check their freezers after federal investigators linked recalled frozen blueberries and mixed berries to a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections. The Centers for Disease […]

FDA weighs blood test designed to detect more than 50 cancers

September 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A blood test designed to detect signals associated with more than 50 cancers is moving closer to a major federal review, but health officials emphasize that it should not replace established […]

Conference play moves to another gear

September 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Conference play is well underway in the CIAA and SIAC. It begins in earnest for the SWAC this week. SWACAlcorn State (53-51 over Arkansas-Pine Bluff) and Prairie View A&M (52-14 over […]

Federal cancellation leaves thousands without health coverage

September 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

Hundreds of thousands of Americans may discover that the health insurance card in their wallet no longer reflects active coverage after a sweeping federal effort targeted questionable Affordable Care Act enrollments. The Centers for Medicare […]

Black Alabama women fight to be heard about serious hormonal symptoms

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For years, Black women experiencing irregular periods, severe pelvic pain, unexplained weight changes, acne, or unwanted facial hair have reported being told that their symptoms are normal—or that they simply need to […]

Protecting college sports, exploiting players

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

College athletics is doing just fine. But now the government is involved because the fair compensation of players was eating into profits. by Josh Moon, The Alabama Reporter As the clock hit zero and […]

Alabama families seek more affordable afterschool and summer programs

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama parents are calling for more affordable afterschool and summer programs, stronger academic support and greater access to science and technology activities as state officials examine how learning opportunities outside the classroom […]

BET removes thousands of stories documenting Black history

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Years of reporting about Black culture, entertainment, politics and public life have disappeared from BET’s website after the network removed its written-news archive and shifted its digital strategy toward video. BET Digital […]

Alabama Arts Council awards more than $3.9 million statewide

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — More than 200 Alabama arts organizations and educational institutions will share over $3.9 million in grants supporting performances, festivals, exhibitions, arts education and community programming. The Alabama State Council […]

Opinion | Meaning, structure and belonging

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

A Harvard study found teens with regular religious routines reported less depression, fewer risky behaviors and a stronger sense of purpose. By Tom Greene, syndicated columnist with Deep Roots in Alabama Researchers at Harvard University […]