Joshua LeBerte
News InternJosh LeBerte is a News Intern at Alabama Public Radio. He joined APR in 2021. Josh recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in News Media. Born and raised east of Birmingham, he hopes to cover the state for years to come. When he’s not writing, Josh loves listening to music, playing with his cats, and watching YouTube videos.
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As Alabama student athletes take to the field and the courts in the coming weeks, a new law will require K-12 schools to air on the side of caution. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act will go into effect this school year. -
As Alabama students look for off-campus housing this fall, real estate experts warn that rental prices are on the rise in college towns. Researchers report this is especially true for cities that make up the Southeastern Conference, or SEC. -
Alabamians are weeks away from college football season, and with that comes speculation and predictions for how the Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers are going to perform this fall. -
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville traveled across Alabama recently to discuss incoming legislation that could impact how farmers make a living. Tuberville visited Bay Minette, Headland, Boaz and Millbrook last week as part of a two-day tour to discuss the 2023 Farm Bill, which is a package of legislation that is reconsidered every five years. -
A Birmingham-based nonprofit is calling all barbecue aficionados and grilling enthusiasts. Growing Kings is hosting its annual King of the Grill barbecue competition on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. in Avondale. The competition will be located right outside the organization’s office on 41st Street South. -
An annual race in St. Clair County is expected to draw hundreds of participants from across the state, and registration is now open. The 15th annual Baby Steps Memorial 5K and Fun Run is Saturday, Sept. 9 at Homestead Hollow in Springville. Walkers and runners of all ages will strap on their tennis shoes and head to the starting line for the 5K at 8 a.m. -
The Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resource is hosting a three-day workshop this October for women looking to sharpen their outdoor skills in a variety of activities, including canoeing, hiking, camping and shooting sports. Attendees will select four classes and receive direct training in these subjects for three hours. -
A Maryland-based renewable energy company is bringing hundreds of new jobs to West Alabama. Enviva is the largest producer of sustainably sourced wood pellets in the world. The facility will be located in the Epes Industrial Park next to the Tombigbee River. -
The event will be held at the Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery on Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can enjoy live music, free food and poetry. SPLC and several local nonprofits will also provide additional information on voting rights, civic engagement and wellness initiatives. -
For Madison city residents, a new barbecue cookoff is coming to town. The first-ever Smoke in the Outfield BBQ Festival will be held Friday (August 4) and Saturday (August 5) at Toyota Field, home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.
