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 archivists will honor a state historical figure today. Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia on June 27, 1880. She was a Colbert Country native for the first eight years of her life, living on the Ivy Green homestead with her family until 1888. -
More than 20,000 residents will visit Chilton County this weekend for an annual tradition. The 16th Peach Jam Jubilee is Saturday at Clanton City Parks. -
A pair of proposals that would restrict classroom conversations around so-called “divisive concepts” failed to pass this legislative session. However, activists are concerned they may return in 2024. -
The Rocket City Trash Pandas is offering more than 65 varieties of beer and more than 20 varieties of wine. The team has also expanded its menu since last year and will offer at least 15 varieties of champagne. -
The Alabama Department of Human Resource’s childcare grants program ends on Friday, June 16. Providers must be licensed, privately owned and in good standing with the department. -
Residents in four Alabama communities get to decide whether or not they join the Port City. Voting opens at 7 a.m. next month in four different polling locations. -
A bill that would limit Alabama’s LGBTQ+ community did not pass this year’s legislative session, but civil rights activists are still concerned House Bill 405 could come back in 2024. -
Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a bill into law that could strengthen the role of Alabama’s clinical social workers. -
One of the world’s fastest boat races in the world is this month at Lake Guntersville. The annual Guntersville Lake Hydrofest is next Friday and Saturday (June 23-24) along Sunset Drive near the Guntersville Recreation Center. -
The 40th annual Alabama State Games begin Friday and end Sunday. The Olympic-style, multi-sport event is the largest in the state.
