In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

"Retired Colonel Shares Bama Stories" - TPR's In Focus - Oct. 29, 2024

Fifty years ago Retired Colonel Bryan Morgan, U.S. Army Judge Advocate, was a cheerleader at the University of Alabama. He talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about his memories of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant and another cheerleader, soon-to-be actress Sela Ward.

"Bears Celebrate Halloween in Friday Newswrap" - TPR's In Focus - Oct. 25, 2024

On The Newswrap, Jeff Sanders, Executive Producer and Correspondent for Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the conflict between Governor Kay Ivey and Veterans Affairs Commissioner Kent Davis.  And the Wildcard has some bears celebrating Halloween!

"Historical Markers Going Up on Naturalist Bartram's Route" - TPR's In Focus - Oct 24, 2024

The Tri-State Travel series continues on In Focus, with T.R. Henderson, who is erecting historical markers along the route of naturalist William Bartram in the 1700s. Henderson is Past-President of the eight-state Bartram Trail Conference and talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the historic route as forerunnners of today's nearby interstates.

"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.