In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

"Innovate Alabama Boosts New Businesses" - TPR's In Focus - Oct. 23, 2024

In June, Governor Kay Ivey uveiled the Innovate Alabama statewide public-private partnership to promote entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation.  Amanda Senn, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson about the initiative on The Exchange from In Focus.

"New Family Stories Series Kicks Off with Nellie's Story of Survival" - TPR's In Focus - Oct 22, 2024

Today In Focus begins a new series of family stories, with input from the Alabama Genealogical Society - "Genealogy in Your Genes." AGS President Lynn Schlick talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about her own family story, that of Nellie, who survived adversity to pass down a family heirloom.

"Newswrap Spotlights Alabama Charter Schools" - TPR's In Focus - Oct. 18, 2024

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses charter schools, comparing them with traditional public schools.  And the Wildcard has some baseball players scrambling for safety in the dugout!

"Thom Gossom, Jr joins AL Aloud for a LIVE Event" - TPR's In Focus - Oct. 10, 2024

Actor, author, and former Auburn University football player Thom Gossom, Jr. will be on stage at the Southside Center for the Arts in Opelika, Thursday, October 10th for a celebration of the Alabama Aloud podcast. Gossom will join AA host Don Noble and read one of his stories, “Mother's Day.”
Recently, Carolyn Hutcheson spoke with Gossom Jr about the event and his varied career and interests.

"Phenix City to Name Street for Horace King" - TPR's In Focus - October 8, 2024

Phenix City, Alabama, is celebrating the legacy of 19th century bridge builder  Horace King, a mixed race state legislator who is honored in the Alabama Civil Engineering Hall of Fame.  Historian Dr. Richard Bailey, President of the Alabama Historical Association, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the group's October 11-12 meeting, when a street will be named for Horace King and a new historical marker erected in the city.

"Carrabelle, Florida Celebrates Its Museums" - TPR's In Focus - October 3, 2024

Archivist Lisa Keith-Lucas of the Camp Gordon Johnston Museum in Carrabelle, Florida, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the Museum Day Celebration, October 5th. Carrabelle's three museums reflect the important role of the Forgotten Coast in American and world history.  This interview is part of the Tri-State Travel series.

"Celebrating Gee's Bend Quilts" - TPR's In Focus - October 2, 2024

Late last February, Kyle Gassiott, Troy Public Radio Director, paid a visit to Gee's Bend in Wilcox County, Alabama, to talk with quilter Mary Ann Pettway about the community's unique and artistic quilts, which are displayed all over the world.  Kyle shared highlights from his visit with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus and also posted photos on TPR's Facebook page. 

"Vann Vocal Institute Sings Farewell in 2024" - TPR's In Focus - October 1, 2024

The Vann Vocal Institute is celebrating 17 years of bringing world-class opera talent to Montgomery and the River Region. Tenor David Cangelosi, Artistic and Program Director, who has led the Institute's training of young talent, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus. The Vann Vocal Farewell Recital is scheduled for Saturday, October 5th, 7 p.m., at the Wilson Auditorium, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts. The Vann Vocal Institute has been a project of the Montgomery Symphony Association.

Baby Hippo Steals the Spotlight in Weekly Newswrap from In Focus

Guest Host Kyle Gassiott fills in for the vacationing Carolyn Hutcheson, and finds a baby hippo stealing the spotlight in the weekly newswrap.

"Newswrap Focuses On School Safety Post Winder" - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 13, 2024

On The Newswrap, Randy Scott, Reporter and Executive Producer for Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the recent school schooting case in Winder, Georgia, and how Montgomery law enforcement is dealing with similar threats by several area students and teens online.