2026 – Page 58

Nearly 40% of Cancer Cases Linked to Preventable Causes, Report Finds

February 12, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS National Health Correspondent A major new report from global cancer researchers is sending a strong message: prevention could dramatically reduce cancer rates across the United States. According to findings from the […]

Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Researchers Say

February 12, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Health Desk Drinking coffee or tea may do more than provide a daily energy boost — it could also support long-term brain health. According to large population studies involving more than […]

Power on the Gridiron: HBCU Football Kicks Off 2026 With National SWAC Spotlight

February 12, 2026 Bouldin 0

HBCU football enters the 2026 season with momentum and national attention as the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) takes center stage in one of college football’s most visible opening showcases. The season will kick off with […]

SWAC Basketball Gains National Exposure as Football Power Continues to Rise

February 12, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Sports Desk The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is continuing its rise on the national stage, with increased television exposure for basketball and sustained dominance on the football field drawing attention to […]

‘This is hope’: 5 Alabama singers grab golden tickets on ‘American Idol’

February 12, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama had a standout night on American Idol Season 24, with five singers from the state earning golden tickets to Hollywood week during Monday’s two-hour episode. The achievement is especially impressive […]

Huntsville Parks & Recreation to Host African American Art Festival

February 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Huntsville Parks & Recreation will host an African American Art Festival in celebration of Black History Month this February, highlighting the creativity, culture, and talent of local artists across the Tennessee […]

Remembering Microwave Dave: Huntsville Honors a Blues Legend as Petition Calls for Venue Renaming

February 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Staff Writer Huntsville and the greater Tennessee Valley continue to mourn the loss of one of their most beloved cultural figures. Dave “Microwave Dave” Gallaher (April 25, 1946 – February 6, 2026) passed […]

UAH Names Softball Field in Honor of Legendary Coach Les Stuedeman

February 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The University of Alabama in Huntsville is honoring one of the most influential figures in its athletic history by naming the UAH softball field for longtime head coach Les Stuedeman, recognizing […]

Before Jim Crow Silenced the Vote: Huntsville’s Black Elected Leaders and Alabama’s Interrupted Political History

February 11, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For many Alabamians, the story of Black political representation is often believed to begin in the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement. But long before marches, court rulings, and federal voting protections […]

Madison County to Spotlight Rising Black Excellence During Black History Month Celebration

February 10, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS The Madison County Commission will shine a special light on two young women making powerful impacts across North Alabama during its February 11 meeting, honoring them as part of Black History Month […]