In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares an education report that is the envy of the nation. And just in time for Valentine's Day, Todd has a doggy Wildcard!

The American Forest Foundation and the Alabama Forestry Commission celebrated the planting of the "millionth tree" this week in Lowndes County, Alabama. In Focus has the story from Rita Hite, A.F.F. CEO, today. 

On today's In Focus, we discuss the life of Malcolm X, one of the most polarizing figures of the civil rights era. Montgomery's Capri Theatre is presenting the movie "Malcolm X" in observance of Black History Month.

On The Exchange from In Focus, Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, discusses new ways consumers are being ripped off at cryptocurrency kiosks.

On Today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the battle in Congress over the funding of ICE. And the Wildcard says a heartfelt goodbye to an actress who starred in a movie about dogs.

If you're a fan of Nat King Cole, one of the most popular singers of the 1950's and 60s, In Focus previews an upcoming concert honoring his music at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

Today on In Focus, we welcome back a son of south Alabama, who happens to be a television star, Sean Freeman, who will be the keynote speaker at the Troy University John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference.

The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra will feature a world premiere oratorio, "A Time for Jubilee," on February 9th, and the composer and music director visit In Focus with a preview.

On Today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the possibility of a partial government shutdown. And a creative cow takes the Wildcard!

In 1948, cable television became available in rural areas of the United States, and a million households had a T.V. set. Today, James Clower, retired director of radio and television, visits In Focus with the story of how Troy University built a television station.