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Beau's Law - TPR's In Focus - April 10, 2026

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a new law that mandates minimum care standards for outdoor dogs. And the Wildcard is about an animal today that was alive during Queen Victoria's lifetime. 

"Silent Sky" - TPR's In Focus - April 9, 2026

Right after the news of the successful Artemis II mission around the moon, the Red Door Theatre in Union Springs, Alabama, brings you the play "Silent Sky."

ReCON$truXion Play Premieres at ASF - TPR's In Focus - April 8, 2026

The era of Civil War Reconstruction is the topic of In Focus today. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present the world premiere of a new play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan. 

I-10 Mobile Bridge Project - TPR's In Focus - April 7, 2026

News about the progress of south Alabama's I-10 Mobile River Bridge project also includes the archaeological finds that preceded construction. 

Public Service Commission - TPR's In Focus - April 3, 2026

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the Public Service Commission expansion bill. And the Wildcard is about doggie DNA! 

Alabama's Spring Wildfire Season: Expert Tips from the Forestry Commission - TPR's In Focus - April 2, 2026

Spring has brought warm temperatures, high winds, drought conditions, and wildfires. So we asked the Alabama Forestry Commission for advice to landowners and homeowners.

Lincoln Conspiracy - TPR's In Focus - April 1, 2026

Today's In Focus examines the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in April of 1865 and the parallels with assassination attempts on other political figures. 

Montgomery Airport to Add Flight to Houston - TPR's In Focus - March 31, 2026

If you're thinking about flying, today's In Focus brings you up to date on Montgomery Regional Airport, with their new route to Houston starting next week. 

Government Shutdown - TPR's In Focus - March 27, 2026

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the negotiations in Washington over the partial government shutdown. And the Wildcard has a squirrel getting high on more than trees!

Zelda's Mother - TPR's In Focus - March 26, 2026

In honor of Women's History Month, In Focus brings you part two of the story of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, wife of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the people who influenced her childhood in Montgomery.