In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

Dr. Doug Phillips reflects on the past forty years that Alabama Public Television's "Discovering Alabama" has been educating its viewers, students, and teachers about the state's priceless outdoor heritage.

SEACT, the Southeast Alabama Community Theatre in Dothan, has plans for a major renovation project that will serve its many tri-state fans.

On the Newswrap today, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses proposed legislation to address child abuse cases, such as the recent incident in Bibb County. And the Wildcard is about a cat burglar!

Today's In Focus brings news of an artistic collaboration between poet Jeanie Thompson and composer Larry Mitchell with their debut album about Helen Keller.

Today's In Focus features a conversation with poet Jeanie Thompson, discussing her new digital album with Larry Mitchell about the life of Helen Keller.

Today, Martin McCaffery, director of Montgomery's Capri Theatre, shares an update on the historic theatre and street on In Focus.

On the Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal. discusses the rescissions package of cuts to public broadcasting. And the Wildcard notes the passage of three entertainment icons from the 1980s.

South Alabama's Big Mama Thornton sang "Hound Dog" before Elvis Presley kickstarted his career with his own version. In Focus visits with filmmaker Robert Clem who shares Big Mama Thornton's backstory.

On Today's In Focus, we meet the hosts of NPR's new Sea Camp series, in the Short Wave podcast. They tell us how shifting ocean currents are a factor in the storms and devastating floods affecting the U.S.

The Cloverdale Playhouse offers a cool space that's fully engaged with the river region community. Artistic director Sam Wooten tells In Focus what's happening at the Montgomery theater.

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares the latest news about possible funding cuts to public radio and public television. And the Wildcard is about a pint-sized hero!

There are over seven hundred farms in Alabama that have operated for a century or more. In Focus talks with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries today about those farms.

If you're a fan of true crime stories, Troy Public Radio introduces a new podcast with host Ann Kenda - "Inside Job: Understanding Vicky White." Ann visits In Focus today with a preview.

You can listen to Inside Job on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Back-to-school shopping means a sales tax holiday ahead, and the Better Business Bureau has some important tips on the In Focus Exchange today.

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares an education report card for the state, and a four-footed pitcher is the Wildcard!

If you're looking for a place to walk, ride your bicycle, or paddle your kayak, Old Cahawba Archaeological Park is open.

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and In Focus shares news from the Small Business Administration about the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative.

The Wizard of Oz is coming to the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, and In Focus brings you a preview with Greta Lambert, a fan favorite who plays the Wicked Witch of the West.

Retired Colonel Bryan Morgan shares the story of Aaron Burr, who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, and Alabama and Florida figured in his capture.