In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf. And the Wildcard is big and orange!

Today's In Focus brings you a conversation with David Hayes, a certified financial planner, who is a volunteer with the nonprofit, "Wings for Widows," helping spouses navigate the loss of a loved one.

The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and we visit with Maestro Jamie Reeves, music director and conductor, today on "In Focus."

Payment apps are convenient for consumers, but scammers have found ways to steal the money. Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commissions, tells us how they operate.

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the latest report about the CHOOSE Act, which involves school choice. And the Wildcard is fattening up for winter!

Today's In Focus guest, Lynn Schlick, tells the story of how Coffee County farmers saved their farms from an invading pest in the early 20th century. And that story is preserved along the Alabama Mural Trail!

On today's In Focus, we look at an urban space at the Alabama Forestry Commission headquarters that was turned into a pollinator garden for butterflies and birds in downtown Montgomery. 

The world-famous quilts of Gee's Bend, Alabama, will be celebrated next Saturday, October 3rd, with the Airing of the Quilts Festival, and In Focus brings you a preview.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the ongoing issue of press coverage of the White House. And the Wildcard is about wildlife baby boot camp!

On Today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the latest survey about public support for education in Alabama. And we're "all ears" for the Wildcard!