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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!

Girl Scouts Celebrate 113th Birthday - In Focus - March 27, 2025

March is Women's History Month, and Girl Scouts across the U.S. are celebrating the organization's 113th birthday. In Focus delves into how today's Girl Scouts are learning to lead and serve.

Remembering Congressman John Lewis - In Focus - March 26, 2025

The late Congressman John Lewis had roots in Pike County, Alabama, and his photographer friend Danny Lyon visits In Focus to share his memories of the civil rights icon.

Alabama Lions Sight Brings Mobile Eye Clinics To Underserved Communities - In Focus - March 25, 2025

Alabama Lions Sight is now serving all sixty-seven Alabama counties with their two large mobile eye-clinic vans. Board member April Pearson talks with In Focus today about the nonprofit.

Parental Leave Bill Heads to Governor's Desk - In Focus - March 21, 2025

On the Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses paid parental leave for educators and state workers, a bill recently passed by the legislature. And the Wildcard is about a special meeting with the governor!

National Parks Under Threat - In Focus - March 20, 2025

America's beloved national parks are under threat of cost-cutting by the federal government. So, In Focus checked in with the National Parks Conservation Association to find out how the nonprofit is continuing to preserve history, especially in Alabama.