
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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Boutwell Auditorium is hosting its second Wind Down Wednesday of the summer this Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The theme is Neo Soul Lounge.
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The Cook Museum of Natural Science is hosting its Biomes Bonanza Multi-Day Camp through Friday. During this camp, children will learn about the Earth’s many biomes, including deserts, forests, oceans and the tundra.
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A flea market in Birmingham is selling more than antiques and used goods at Cahaba Brewing this weekend. It's offering a night of live music, oddities and local art.
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West Alabamians are reliving their rock ‘n’ roll days this weekend in Tuscaloosa. Crimson Pride Chorus will host A Rockin’ Radio Show this Friday, July 14 at Bama Theatre. The show starts at 7 p.m.
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Last weekend's thunderstorms lowered temperatures for much of Alabama. However, weather experts expect temperatures to rise today and tomorrow. Parts of South and West Alabama may even witness temperatures that feel like 105 degrees outside.
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Licensed child care providers have until Wednesday to apply for Alabama DHR's seventh round of child care grants. These grants will serve as quarterly bonuses for part- and full-time employees.
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Auburn University will host its second Bloody Sunday, Selma and the Long Civil Rights Movement program this summer. Educators will visit several civil rights monuments in Marion, Selma and Montgomery, including the Brown Chapel AME Church and Edmund Pettus Bridge.
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Wilson Dam in Northwest Alabama has not had visitors since 2018 due to security concerns, but some residents get the chance to tour it again this August.
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Meteorologists across the state warn of the risk for severe weather this weekend. For some residents, this weather starts today. Weather experts are advising Alabamians to be aware of possible thunderstorms, damaging winds and hail.
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Birmingham residents are visiting Homewood this Saturday to learn ballet, jazz and other modern dance techniques. The FILES Arts Project is hosting its first Day of Dance at the Homewood Community Center from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 8.