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Year: 2026
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IN LOVING MEMORY OBITUARIES SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 9/23 -9/29/2026
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 […]
Sports
SC State’s first challenge at Furman
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) […]
Health
KIDNEY DISEASE: The Silent Threat Hitting Black Alabama Families
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 […]
Health
COLON CANCER IS RISING AMONG YOUNGER ADULTS: What Black Families Must Know
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 […]
Health
IS XYLITOL SAFE? New Study Raises Questions About Heart Risk
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Xylitol, a low-calorie sweetener commonly found in sugar-free gum, candy, baked products and oral-care products, is facing renewed scrutiny following research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress. Researchers examined information […]
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CAN FOOD BECOME MEDICINE? Tailored Meals Offer Lessons for Heart-Failure Care
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Researchers are studying whether supplying nutritious food—not merely advising patients what to eat—can improve recovery after hospitalization for heart failure. Recent trials show both the potential and limitations of this developing […]