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Columbus Museum Named Best New Museum by USA Today - In Focus - Jan 28, 2025

Recently, the Columbus, Georgia, Museum was named by USA Today as the nation's top new museum. Kristen Hudson visits In Focus for the Tri-State Travel Series with the story behind the award.

Friday Newswrap: Congress Passes Laken Riley Act - In Focus - Jan 24, 2025

Today on the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, reports that congress has passed the Laken Riley Act. And Todd's wildcard has spectators scratching their heads at a strange looking polar bear running a race!

John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference - In Focus - Jan 23, 2035

Today, Luke Jones, Chairman of the 2025 John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference at Troy University, visits In Focus with a preview of the event, which will feature family members of the late Congressman John Lewis.

Big Mama Thornton Documentary to Premiere on Alabama Public Television - In Focus - Jan 22, 2025

You may have thought Elvis Presley's hit record, "Hound Dog," was his alone, but Alabama's Big Mama Thornton sang it first. Documentary filmmaker Robert Clem visits In Focus with the story.

Respiratoy Illnesses on the Rise in Alabama - In Focus - Jan 21, 2025

The CDC recently reported a spike in flu and other respiratory illnesses across Alabama, so Dr. Rachel Lee, UAB’s Chief Heathcare Epidemiologist, visits In Focus with her advice.

Busy Week in Washington and Beloved Tortoise Escapes California Wildfire - In Focus - Jan 17, 2025

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal, reports that Alabama’s senators are playing an important part in cabinet confirmation hearings in Washington. And the heartwarming wildcard is about an escapee from the California wildfires.

Master Bird Bander Migrates Out West - In Focus - Jan 16, 2025

Master bird bander Fred Bassett has been banding winter hummingbirds in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for thirty years.Recently Fred moved to Idaho, and In Focus caught up with himto learn how the work he started will continue.

Girl Scout Cookie Season Promises Sweet Treats and Financial Literacy - In Focus - Jan 15, 2025

Girl scout cookie sales are underway, and In Focus caught up withJackie Lucas of the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama Council for a preview of this financial literacy program.

Eagle Awareness Weekends - In Focus - Jan 14, 2025

Today Renee Raney with the Alabama State Parks previews the Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Parks, and shediscusses her own encounters with bald and golden eagles.

Newswrap's Wildcard is About A Pig Pardoning Ceremony - In Focus - Jan 10, 2025

In the weekly Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy with Alabama Public Television looks ahead to the new year in the legislature, and the wildcard is about a pig pardoning ceremony.