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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Alabama Living is hosting its sixth annual Alabama Living Photo Contest. This year’s contest features three categories: nature, at play and travels. Participants may submit pictures of animals, insects, scenery, sports, recreation, events and places of interest. -
The Rocket City Summer Music Festival is Saturday from 12 to 9 p.m. at The National Speleological Society Park. The event will feature two main stages with appearances from more than 10 local and regional artists. -
Fourth of July is today, and many Alabamians are getting ready to cook a homemade meal or fire up the grill. Whatever the occasion, health professionals warn of possible food dangers and ways to avoid them this Independence Day. -
Alabama-based nonprofit organizations have until July 5 to submit disaster loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Private nonprofits from Chambers, Colbert, Coosa, Elmore, Lauderdale, Macon, Marion, Morgan, Randolph and Tallapoosa counties may be eligible for low-interest disaster loans. -
June is Pride Month. The annual commemoration is a time when many LGBTQ+ Americans embrace who they are. However, not every Alabamian may be celebrating this year. Alabamians offer their own advice to those struggling on their queer journey. -
The University of Alabama at Birmingham will move from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference. UAB officials said this shift will allow the school to gain more exposure, better finance its athletic programs and renew historic sports rivalries. -
Residents and travelers visiting the Rocket City can enjoy three full days of music, contests and vendors at MidCity District in West Huntsville. Festivities begin Friday at 3 p.m. -
The second Friday of every month always attracts a crowd for the LoDa ArtWalk in Mobile, but the latest event took on additional meaning for the LGBTQ+ community. -
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded the Magic City nearly $22 million to improve its ongoing urban trail project. Funding is part of DOT’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Program. -
House Bill 261 or The Women’s Sports Protection Bill restricts collegiate athletes to teams consistent with their biological sex.A bill that restricts Alabama’s transgender community will be enforced starting Aug. 1.
