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Following a mass shooting that killed two people and wounded a dozen in downtown Montgomery, Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey said that the state will take a greater role in public safety efforts in the capital city.
Alabama Public Radio is proud to share the work of local artist Abi Brewer, who created an original painting exclusively for the station. Views of Home is done in collaboration for APR's 2025 Fall Pledge Drive, happening from September 10 - 19. The art is what Abi calls "a love letter to Alabama." The painting celebrates the different flora, fauna and landscapes of the Yellowhammer State.
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This week on StoryCorps, fellow artists Carey Fountain and Valencia Benjamin discuss the potential benefits and concerns of AI in regards to art, social media and history. -
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This is National Walk Your Dog Week, a time for dog owners to consider the importance of helping their furry friends get regular exercise! -
Published reports say HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, junior fired the leader of the National Institutes of Health, Jeanne Marrazzo. The termination appeared related to her clashes over vaccine research in the early months of the Trump Administration. APR listeners may remember Marrazzo in her role as a professor and Director of the Infectious Disease Department at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. -
It’s tough to know where to start with singer/songwriter Jason Isbell. He has six Grammy awards. Variety Magazine once called him the “Poet Laureate of Rock.” Another critic compared Isbell’s writing style to William Faulkner and John Prine.During the COVID-19 pandemic, Isbell got a part in director Martin Scorsese’s Oscar nominated film Killers of the Flower Moon.And of course, Isbell founded the annual ShoalsFest musical festival, which is returning to Florence next week.We’ll touch on all that on APR notebook -
Number 10 ranked Alabama surely wants some measure of revenge against Vanderbilt, even if players and coaches won't acknowledge it. The Crimson Tide host the surprising and 16th-ranked Commodores on Saturday — and insist they won't get blindsided again. -
The ShoalsFest music festival returns to Florence next week. Six-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell is the driving force behind the event. His musical roots in the Shoals run deep. One of Isbell’s mentors was David Hood. He’s a bass guitarist with the group known as the Swampers. -
Love a good ghost story? Alabama is full of them! In APR's new series "Yellowhammer Haunted Histories," Digital Reporter Aydan Conchin explores spooky sites — starting with the famously haunted Drish House in Tuscaloosa. Join her for a look at this lurid legend — if you dare! -
On this week’s Keepin’ It Real, Cam admits he feels helpless in today’s political climate, but he’s found something he can do. It’s very small, but at least it’s something. -
Alabama grocery shoppers have been hearing a lot about what goes into what they eat. The Trump administration is taking aim at artificial dyes that are used to make what goes on U.S. dinner plates more appealing. That’s expected to change in about two years when those chemical additives will be banned -
An Alabama construction worker and U.S. citizen who says he was detained twice by immigration agents within just a few weeks has filed a lawsuit in federal court demanding an end to Trump administration workplace raids targeting industries with large immigrant work forces. -
Forget what you *think* you know about Alabama! Laura Hill, editor of the Encyclopedia of Alabama, shares some real Alabama education. The first 911 call? Made in Alabama. A grocery cart? It's a buggy, period. She talks to Quick-Fire Quips host about the unsung heroes and daredevils from the Yellowhammer State. If you're looking for honest, free Alabama history, look no further than the EOA!
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Alabama is known for football and white barbecue sauce. But we’re also making our mark in science, literature and the arts—and we helped put astronauts on the moon! Join APR news director Pat Duggins as he takes up topics like this with interviews on APR Notebook.
Dr. Don Noble, specializing in Southern and American literature, gives his weekly review on the work of Alabama’s finest authors.
Host Cam Marston brings fun weekly commentaries on generational and demographic trends to provide new ways to interpret the changing world around us.
Speaking of Pets with host Mindy Norton is a commentary for people who care about pets and want to celebrate that special relationship between humans and animal companions.
Sports Minded podcast with host Brittany Young features interviews with coaches, athletes and sports personnel. Insight, commentary and analysis on professional, collegiate and high school sports can be heard here.
Quick-Fire Quips is centered around people who stand out in Alabama. Host Baillee Majors presents guests with a questionnaire of playful personal questions and questions about the Yellowhammer State.
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This week on StoryCorps, Alabama artists Winfred Hawkins and Bill Ford discuss the notion of artistic talent as an innate capability and what it means to call oneself an artist. -
Lieutenant Colonel George Hardy, the youngest fighter pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation's first Black military pilots, has died. He was 100. Hardy was the last surviving combat pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen who went overseas. -
A new study by the financial website Wallethub doesn’t have great news for Alabamians seeking healthcare. -
There’s a creative movement growing in Tuscaloosa—and it’s led by women. Janet Vieira, founder of Sawdust & Splinters Makerspace, and Tiffany Amirkhanian of Druid City Makerspace are building spaces where everyone—from beginners to pros—can explore their creativity, learn hands-on skills and feel empowered. -
This week, Don reviews Box Turtles, Hooligans, and Love, Sweet Love by Mary Dansak. -
Ty Simpson passed for 276 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a score as No. 17 Alabama held on late to beat No. 5 Georgia 24-21 on Saturday night and hand the Bulldogs their first home loss in six years. Alabama has won three straight since opening the season with a 31-17 loss at Florida State. -
World Rabies Day is a reminder to make sure your furry friend is vaccinated and protected against this deadly disease, which will also protect you - because rabies can be transmitted to humans! -
Alabama's first game away from home didn't go well. That puts much on the line for No. 17 Alabama when it visits No. 5 Georgia on Saturday night. The Crimson Tide's 31-17 season-opening loss at Florida State on August 30 left coach Kalen DeBoer's team with little margin for error. Alabama needs a win over Georgia (3-0, 1-0) to protect its College Football Playoff hopes. -
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said that she will not call a special session to draw new Alabama Senate districts after a federal judge ruled the current map violates the Voting Rights Act. -
Alabama is showing new signs that COVID-19 is still with us. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says test areas in Jefferson County are either high or very high. Levels are low nationally but certain states in the U.S. are part of a recent surge for the virus that causes the disease and Alabama is a part of those states.
