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IN LOVING MEMORY OBITUARIES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 10/ 14 – 10/ 20/2026

October 12, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mrs. Mary Fletcher Walton Feb 19, 1942 — Sep 28, 2026 Funeral service for Mrs. Mary Fletcher Walton was held at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Royal Chapel of […]

Conference races heatin’ up

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor There were a slew of down-to-the-wire finishes and outstanding individual offensive performances from last week’s black college football games. Among them were 14 single-digit outcomes– buzzer-beating wins (Morgan State, 38-35 over […]

Beyond the Mammogram: Navigating Follow-Up Care and Breast Cancer Diet Myths

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, attention often centers on scheduling a mammogram. But breast health also depends on completing recommended follow-up testing and knowing which advice to trust if treatment […]

Eight Fall Foods Bring Variety to October Meals

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS October meal planning can start with familiar ingredients and a few seasonal additions, giving families a chance to refresh their menus while keeping grocery spending in check. An Oct. 6 EatingWell feature […]

Four Popular Cold-Season Foods: What They Can—and Cannot—Do

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A BlackDoctor article highlights elderberry, ginger, turmeric, and citrus fruits. Each offer something different, and understanding the evidence can help shoppers separate useful ingredients from exaggerated health claims. 1. Elderberry: Preliminary research […]

Rising Cancer Cases Among Younger Adults Renew Attention to Warning Signs

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS New findings on cancer among adults younger than 50 are drawing attention to symptoms and family history, even as researchers emphasize that most cancers still occur in older adults. In an analysis […]

Five Health Conditions Black Women Should Know About

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS (Source: BlackDoctor.org) I don’t care if I have a hundred more lives; every time, I’d still choose to be a Black woman. But protecting our health requires attention, information, and care […]

Boeing’s $14.7 Billion Award Expected to Bring Hundreds of Huntsville Jobs

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE — A major defense manufacturing award is expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs in the Huntsville area, bringing new attention to the workers and businesses positioned to benefit […]

Britt, Figures Join Bipartisan Push as $3.2 Billion Mobile Bridge Project Breaks Ground

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MOBILE — After nearly three decades of planning, Alabama’s largest transportation infrastructure project has reached a milestone: construction is moving forward on the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway, backed by a bipartisan […]

Analysis | Alabama says it had no choice. The record says it did.

October 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter In 2024, voters in a congressional district stretching from Mobile across the Black Belt elected Shomari Figures. With Terri Sewell representing the 7th District, Alabama sent […]