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Measles Outbreak in Texas Spreads Concern - In Focus - April 17, 2025 Troy Public Radio

A measles outbreak, with hundreds of cases is in the news, and Dr. Wes Stubblefield of the Alabama Department of Public Health visits In Focus today to share his advice.

Revolutionary War Vet Honored at Alabama Cemetery - In Focus - April 16, 2025

Today's In Focus is about the grave of a Revolutionary War soldier who settled in Alabama. Lynn Schlick, president of the Alabama Genealogical society, tells the unusual story of her discovery.

Starting a Small Business From Scratch - In Focus - April 15, 2025

April is financial literacy month and whether a talented individual wishes to launch a small business or invest in a promising one, Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits the In Focus Exchange with her advice.

Senate Approves $9.9 Billion for Education Trust Fund - In Focus - April 11, 2025

On the Newswrap today, Jeff Sanders, executive producer of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the legislature's progress in passing the state budgets. And the Wildcard is about a dog that defied gravity!

Mary Louise Kelly Reflects on Life as a Parent and Journalist - In Focus - April 8, 2025

Today on In Focus, Carolyn interviews Mary Louise Kelly host of NPR's All Things Considered about her book "It. Goes. So. Fast.: The Year of No Do-Overs."

Minnesota Cat Sets Guinness World Record - In Focus - April 4, 2025

On the Newswrap, Todd Stacy discusses a proposed ALFA Health Insurance being debated in the legislature. And he has a tale to tell for the Wildcard!

Prattville Fire Department Installs Safe Haven Baby Box - In Focus - April 3, 2025

When a mother is unable to care for her newborn, a baby box is available at designated fire departments. Prattville, Alabama Fire Chief Josh Bingham discusses baby boxes in an on-location interview from March of 2024.

A Trip to a Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled - In Focus - April 2, 2025

Today's In Focus is from 2023, when we visited Tim Emmons at the Alabama Public Library Service's Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled. In college, Tim played trumpet in the University of Alabama's Million Dollar Marching Band!

Blue and Gray Reunion Brought Civil War Vets to Gettysburg - In Focus - April 1, 2025

Although the Civil War remains controversial even today, in 1913, veterans from the North and the South came to Gettysburg for a reunion and reconciliation.

Lawmakers Talk Budgets, Crime Bills - In Focus - March 28, 2025

On the Newswrap today, Randy Scott, executive producer of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the legislature's progress working on the state budgets. And the Wildcard is about a candy lover's parting wish!