Obituaries
OBITUARIES 8/27 – 9/2/2025
ROYAL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Robert L. Gurley b.k.a “Cricket” July 2, 1958 – August 18, 2025 Funeral service for Mr. Robert L. Gurley b.k.a “Cricket” was held at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2025 at […]
Religion
City News
Parks & Recreation’s Male Mentorship Experience can be lifechanging
By Lucy Yarbrough The Male Mentorship Experience is more than just a program. It provides lessons that will benefit participants for years to come. In short, it can be lifechanging. Offered by Huntsville Parks & Recreation, the mentoring […]
Entertainment
Gladys Knight’s Son Says His Mom Has Early Dementia, Accuses Her Husband of Elder Abuse
BlackNews.com Nationwide — Gladys Knight’s son, Shanga Hankerson, says his mother has early dementia and has accused her husband, William McDowell, of elder abuse. He claims McDowell is making her continue touring despite her declining health. […]
Obituaries
Birmingham Civil Rights Leader Bishop Calvin Woods Sr. Dies at 91
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bishop Calvin Woods Sr., the longtime pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Norwood and a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement who marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the […]
City News
Historic Huntsville Stadium to Become Modern Community Park
SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A nearly century-old stadium in Huntsville is set to receive new life, as city leaders unveiled plans to redevelop Goldsmith-Schiffman Field into a modern community park with amenities for families, athletes, and […]
Religion
Birmingham Priest Under Investigation After Allegations of Relationship with Teen
By SPEAKIN’ OUT NEWS BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bishop Calvin Woods Sr., the longtime pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church in Norwood and a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement who marched alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and the […]
Commentary
“ALL WE NEED IS LOVE SACRIFICES OF PRAISE AND GOOD WORKS
By: REV. DR. ISAIAH ROBINSON, JR. Scriptural text: HEBREWS 13: 9-21 INTRODUCTION: In the lesson text, the Hebrews were being influenced by other religions. There is the mark of brotherly love. Let brotherly love […]
Entertainment
Actress Halle Berry Responds to Ex-Husband Who Says She Didn’t Cook or Clean
Blacknews.com Nationwide — Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, 58, appeared to subtly respond to recent remarks made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about her domestic habits during their marriage. Justice, who was married […]
Entertainment
Sha’carri Richardson Speaks Out After Being Arrested at Airport for Pushing Her Boyfriend
BlackNews.com Nationwide — Olympic track star Sha’Carri Richardson is speaking out and taking responsibility following her recent arrest. The 24-year-old was taken into custody at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on July 27 after a dispute with her […]
Entertainment
Actress Who Played Dee From “What’s Happening” TV Sitcom Has Died at Age 60
BlackNews.Com Nationwide — Danielle Spencer, the beloved actress best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s ABC sitcom What’s Happening!!, has died at the age of 60. Spencer passed away Monday at a hospital […]