In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses how the gubernatorial campaigns are heating up after labor Day. And Todd reflects on the meaning of September 11th 25 years later. 

Fans of the Southeast Alabama Community Theatre will be excited to hear that SEACT is moving forward with plans for a major project, while offering a full slate of entertainment starting next week.

In Focus takes you to Montgomery's Old Alabama Town, where a hero of the American Revolution was celebrated at Lucas Tavern. We talk with the living block manager and meet the official "greeter," his dog Billie.

The Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch Farm in Tuskegee, Alabama was featured in the June-July issue of Southern Living Magazine, so In Focus called the owner and farm manager for an interview!

This week on the Newswrap from In Focus, the Alabama gubernatorial race is heating up between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Tommy Tuberville—and the topic is AI data centers. And the Wildcard answers the question: Where do rodents sit in the Brazilian legislature? 

In this uncertain economy, have you looked at your buying habits? Dr. Shari Hoppin, Troy University associate professor of journalism, visits In Focus to explain what influences us, in an interview recorded in September of last year. 

The year 1995 saw the launch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in honor of her father, who couldn't read. In Focus brings you an update on the library, which sends books to young children throughout Alabama. 

Now that school is back in session, In Focus brings you a conversation from 2024 with Liz Fryer, a retired Troy school teacher whose book, "Spencer's Pawbook of Wisdom," teaches children the principles of kindness. 

For more than six years, Ann Kenda has been your Morning Edition host, bringing you the news of the day on Troy Public Radio. In Focus shares a fond farewell with Ann as she returns home to be with family.

This week on the Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Todd Stacy tells guest host Kyle Gassiott what the META settlement means for the state of Alabama. Plus, the wildcard slithers into football season!