2026 – Page 9

Don’t Wait for Winter: October is a Key Window for Flu Protection

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS North Alabama families preparing for fall gatherings should also consider getting seasonal flu protection before winter arrives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual influenza vaccination for people ages […]

ALLERGIES OR A COLD? How To Decode Your Child’s Sniffles

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A runny nose, repeated sneezing, and a nighttime cough can leave parents and grandparents wondering: Is the child battling allergies or catching a cold? For North Alabama families, several clues can help—but […]

GATORADE RECALL REACHES ALABAMA: CHECK BEFORE YOU SIP

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Alabama consumers should check certain Gatorade bottles following a PepsiCo recall involving undeclared food dyes, according to an Oct. 5 notice published by ConsumerLab. The notice identifies 122,021 cases of certain […]

Diet Advice Overload: Americans Struggle to Know What to Believe

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Americans face a flood of nutrition advice, yet many remain unsure which information to trust, according to recent coverage of the International Food Information Council’s 2026 Food & Health Survey. FoodNavigator reported […]

Beyond The Pink Ribbon: Everyday Habits Can Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS October’s breast cancer awareness efforts offer North Alabama women an opportunity to examine everyday habits associated with risk, alongside conversations about their personal and family health histories. The American Cancer Society identifies […]

Growth Meets the Road: Huntsville Advances Plans Near Major Employers

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

Greenbrier and U.S. 72 engineering contracts prepare for traffic demands near industrial corridor and future Lilly campus By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville is advancing road planning in its Limestone County growth corridor, […]

$3 Million Study Advances Decatur’s Push for Another River Crossing

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

Federal funding supports route analysis and public input as officials seek relief for Tennessee River traffic By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS DECATUR, Ala. — Decatur’s effort to ease traffic across the Tennessee River is moving forward […]

Opinion | Could Doug Jones and the Democrats actually win?

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

Winning in Alabama is a tremendous uphill climb for Democrats. But boy, it sure feels like they’re about to. ByJosh Moon It feels like Doug Jones is going to win. Don’t misunderstand me—I’m not predicting […]

A Path Toward AAMU: North Huntsville Greenway Moves Forward

October 14, 2026 Bouldin 0

New design contract advances neighborhood connections as city pursues recreation, redevelopment and reinvestment By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville has taken another step toward connecting downtown with Alabama A&M University, approving engineering work […]

They Fought to Be Counted: Alabama’s Voting Legacy Meets a Participation Gap

October 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

The sacrifices of voting-rights pioneers frame today’s research as Madison and Morgan counties record declining Black participation By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Are candidates investing in relationships with Black communities, or assuming their […]