This week in Speakin’ Out News | September 23–29, 2026 | Vol. 46, No. 46

​HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Speakin’ Out News takes viewers inside its September 23–29, 2026, edition with a new weekly video covering health, education, culture, and community news across Alabama.

The lead story urges families to confirm their Marketplace insurance before medical appointments or pharmacy visits after federal cancellations left thousands without health coverage. The edition also examines hormonal health concerns raised by Black Alabama women and explains how scammers can use artificial intelligence to imitate a loved one’s voice. Viewers are reminded to pause, verify, and call the person directly before sending money.

Other reports look at the disappearance of thousands of BET stories from the network’s website, Alabama parents’ demand for affordable afterschool and summer programs, and a former Montgomery police officer’s conviction for abusing a handcuffed woman.

The video also features Alabama A&M University’s second AI Bootcamp, developments at Huntsville’s Sandra Moon Community Complex, the health benefits of cooking with rosemary, and the State Fair Classic matchup between Prairie View A&M and Grambling State.

Watch the weekly video https://youtu.be/Yzm6DnYZZ0c and read the full stories at www.speakinoutweeklynews.net.


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