2026 – Page 17

Five debts to eliminate before retirement

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Retirement income has less room for error than a paycheck. Reducing debt before leaving work can protect Social Security and savings from monthly payments. Start with these five categories. First, attack […]

Alabama sports-betting debate returns as football season begins

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY — Alabama remains without legal sports betting as another football season generates millions of dollars in wagers across the country, renewing debate over consumer protection and tax revenue leaving the […]

When should you claim Social Security?

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Choosing when to claim Social Security is one of retirement’s most important decisions because it can change monthly income for life. No single age is best for everyone. The Social Security […]

Analysis | The Court stops Trump’s ballot-mail overhaul—for now

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

The justices stopped an untested national system from taking effect after states had already begun mailing ballots. By Bill Britt An election cannot be administered as a live experiment. Once ballots are printed, voting systems […]

How scammers are stealing your loved ones’ voices

September 22, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A familiar voice on the telephone is no longer proof that a loved one is calling. Criminals can capture a few seconds of audio from social media, videos or voicemail and […]

9.23.2026 LEGAL NOTICE: Redstone Arsenal Environmental Program Public Comment Period – August 18, 2026-September 17, 2026 Proposed Corrective Measures atRSA-286

September 22, 2026 Portia Orr 0

IN LOVING MEMORY OBITUARIES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 9/23 -9/29/2026

September 21, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mrs. Yolanda Wilkerson Kirksey May 16, 1974 — Sep 2, 2026 Funeral service for Mrs. Yolanda Wilkerson Kirksey was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Union Chapel Missionary […]

SC State’s first challenge at Furman

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor Three weeks into the 2026 black college football season and there are only three teams left with unblemished records – South Carolina State, Jackson State and Benedict. South Carolina State (3-0) […]

KIDNEY DISEASE: The Silent Threat Hitting Black Alabama Families

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Chronic kidney disease can progress quietly for years, causing significant damage before a person experiences noticeable symptoms. That makes early testing especially important for Black adults, who experience disproportionately high rates […]

COLON CANCER IS RISING AMONG YOUNGER ADULTS: What Black Families Must Know

September 16, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Colorectal cancer is increasingly being diagnosed among younger adults, while Black Americans continue to experience disproportionately high incidence and death rates. Health authorities say timely screening can prevent some cancers and detect […]