March 2026 – Page 8

Opinion | Pain at the pump showcases economic benefits of electric vehicles

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

As an EV owner, I see those savings every month—and they only grow when gas prices spike. By Michael Staley Americans have seen this cycle before: Gas prices surge, and family budgets feel it almost […]

Fluoride Fight: Central Alabama Water Ends Treatment, Sparking Public Health Concerns

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A major shift in how drinking water is treated in Central Alabama is raising questions about public health, cost, and community impact. Central Alabama Water (CAW) announced it […]

Madison Approves Trash Fee Increase as Costs Rise, Long-Term Changes Planned

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Residents in Madison will soon see a slight increase in their monthly bills as city leaders move to address rising costs tied to bulk trash and yard waste collection. The Madison […]

ALDOT Seeks Public Input on U.S. 72 Safety Improvements in Madison County

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Drivers who travel U.S. Highway 72 East in Madison County now have an opportunity to weigh in on proposed safety improvements along one of the region’s busiest — […]

City of Huntsville Opens Applications for 2026–2027 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, AL (March 24, 2026) — The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC), a yearlong leadership program designed to engage local high […]

Decatur Steps Up: $3M Sports Complex and Student Housing Project Signals Growth and Opportunity

March 24, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Decatur is making a major investment in its future, with city leaders moving forward on a transformative project that could reshape both athletics and student life in the River City. The Decatur […]

Two black college teams still standing

March 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

LUT WILLIAMS BCSP Editor After all the hoopla, hype and Madness of postseason basketball, only two black college teams out of the 20 that entered play – the women of Maryland-Eastern Shore in the WNIT […]

OBITUARIES 3/25 – 3/31/2026

March 23, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. James Henry Pearson May 17, 1936 – March 16, 2026 Funeral service for Mr. James Henry Pearson will be held at 12:00 noon, Friday, March 27, 2026 at the Center Grove […]

Silent Epidemic: Colon Cancer Rising Among Americans Under 50

March 18, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS A growing number of doctors across the United States are warning about an alarming trend: colon cancer is increasingly affecting younger adults. Once considered a disease primarily diagnosed in people over […]

Your Gut, Your Health: Scientists Explore the Power of the Microbiome

March 18, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Scientists are increasingly focusing on the human gut as one of the most important factors influencing overall health. The gut microbiome—a vast ecosystem of trillions of bacteria living in the digestive […]