2026 – Page 55

Financial Stress May Speed Brain Aging, New Study Warns

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Constant financial pressure may do more than strain a household budget—it could also accelerate cognitive decline as people grow older, according to a new study led by Dr. Jacques Wels of University […]

Protecting Your Sight: Seven Steps People With Diabetes Should Take to Help Prevent Vision Loss

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For millions of Americans living with diabetes, protecting eyesight should be a top health priority. Black Americans are disproportionately affected by Type 2 diabetes and face a higher risk of developing […]

CONGRESSMAN DALE STRONG LEADS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO END USPS BONUSES AFTER BILLIONS IN POSTAL LOSSES

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

WASHINGTON — Congressman Dale Strong (R-Huntsville) is leading a bipartisan effort to hold U.S. Postal Service leadership more accountable by preventing the postmaster general from receiving performance bonuses when the agency fails to meet key […]

Doug Jones Unveils Sweeping Vision for Alabama, Calls for Pause on AI Data Centers

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

Democratic gubernatorial candidate outlines healthcare, tax relief, ethics reforms and greater voter participation in statewide policy address SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones unveiled an ambitious […]

Massive 505-Acre Development Headlines Huntsville City Council’s Busy Night of Growth Decisions

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

by SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville’s rapid growth took another major step forward Thursday night as the City Council approved a sweeping package of zoning changes, development plans and election preparations, highlighted by the approval of […]

Missing Neck Structures Raise New Questions Before Independent Autopsy of Nolan Wells

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The independent autopsy of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells has raised new questions after a forensic pathologist revealed that critical body structures were already missing before he began his examination, preventing him from […]

Tuskegee University’s Dress Code Sparks National Debate Over Professionalism, Culture and Student Freedom

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS TUSKEGEE, Ala. — As students prepare to return to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the fall semester, Tuskegee University has found itself at the center of a nationwide conversation after […]

HOPE IN ACTION: DELTA SIGMA THETA AND NAACP LEADER CHALLENGE HUNTSVILLE TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES

July 29, 2026 Bouldin 0

(HUNTSVILLE, AL) More than a luncheon, it was a call to action. Community leaders, elected officials, business professionals, educators, clergy and civic advocates gathered Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Von Braun Center’s East Hall […]

HBCU Students Set the Standard as Fall Campus Fashion Takes Center Stage

July 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS As students prepare to return to college campuses this fall, one tradition is expected to shine just as brightly as academic achievement—HBCU fashion. Historically Black Colleges and Universities have long been […]

Mark Your Calendar: Five Can’t-Miss August Festivals Across North Alabama

July 28, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS NORTH ALABAMA — Summer may be winding down, but North Alabama is heating up with festivals that celebrate everything from music and farming to dragon boat racing, watermelons and one-of-a-kind shopping […]