2026 – Page 58

Sluggish hiring closes out a frustrating year for job seekers though unemployment slips to 4.4%

January 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS WASHINGTON (AP) — Sluggish December hiring concluded a year of weak employment gains that have frustrated job seekers even though layoffs and unemployment remained low. Employers added just 50,000 jobs last […]

Alabama Lawmakers Consider Digital Driver’s Licenses Under New Proposal

January 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama residents could soon have the option to carry their driver’s licenses and state-issued identification cards digitally if new legislation introduced ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session becomes law. […]

Gaynor, Keith Claim Wins as Alabama A&M Opens Track & Field Season at Vulcan Invitational

January 13, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Laila Gaynor and Joe Quez Keith delivered standout performances as the Alabama A&M University men’s and women’s track and field teams opened the 2026 indoor season Saturday at the Vulcan Invitational at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Gaynor captured […]

OBITUARIES 1/14 – 1/202/2026

January 12, 2026 Bouldin 0

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Moges W. Selassie August 23, 1945 – January 1, 2026 Funeral service for Mr. Moges W. Selassie was held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, January 11, 2026 at the Oakwood University – […]

Flu Season Isn’t Over: New Variant Fuels Rising Illnesses Nationwide and Across Alabama

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

Just when many Americans believed the flu season was easing, new data shows influenza cases are climbing again — driven by a fast-spreading new variant and intensified winter transmission. Health officials say the resurgence is […]

Why Black-Eyed Peas Still Matter on New Year’s Day

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For many Black families and Southern households, eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day is more than a tradition — it’s a ritual rooted in survival, history, and hope. The practice […]

How One Woman Eliminated 50 Fibroids Without Surgery

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS For millions of women — especially Black women — uterine fibroids are more than a diagnosis. They are a life-altering condition that can derail health, careers, and fertility. For Annalise Henry, […]

When Healthy Fiber Becomes Too Much: Finding the Right Balance for Your Gut

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS Fiber has long been praised as a cornerstone of good health — supporting digestion, stabilizing blood sugar, and reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. But health experts […]

10 Foods to Avoid for a Healthy Liver — and What to Eat Instead

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS You may not think about your liver often, but it plays a critical role in keeping your body healthy. The liver filters toxins, removes waste, regulates fats, and produces essential proteins. When […]

Jimmy Kimmel roasts “Donald Jennifer Trump” while accepting Critics Choice Award

January 7, 2026 Bouldin 0

By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS LOS ANGELES — Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel used humor and political commentary to punctuate his acceptance speech Sunday night after winning the Critics Choice Award for Best Talk Show Host, taking […]