In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a new law that mandates minimum care standards for outdoor dogs. And the Wildcard is about an animal today that was alive during Queen Victoria's lifetime. 

Right after the news of the successful Artemis II mission around the moon, the Red Door Theatre in Union Springs, Alabama, brings you the play "Silent Sky."

The era of Civil War Reconstruction is the topic of In Focus today. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present the world premiere of a new play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan. 

News about the progress of south Alabama's I-10 Mobile River Bridge project also includes the archaeological finds that preceded construction. 

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the Public Service Commission expansion bill. And the Wildcard is about doggie DNA! 

Spring has brought warm temperatures, high winds, drought conditions, and wildfires. So we asked the Alabama Forestry Commission for advice to landowners and homeowners.

Today's In Focus examines the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in April of 1865 and the parallels with assassination attempts on other political figures. 

If you're thinking about flying, today's In Focus brings you up to date on Montgomery Regional Airport, with their new route to Houston starting next week. 

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the negotiations in Washington over the partial government shutdown. And the Wildcard has a squirrel getting high on more than trees!

In honor of Women's History Month, In Focus brings you part two of the story of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, wife of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the people who influenced her childhood in Montgomery.

Today's In Focus brings you a conversation with Jacob Van Megan horticulturist at Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. Spring has new opportunities, including Saturday morning bird walks. 

Troy University's Lauren Cole previews the March 31st visit of Lulu Gribbin, shark attack survivor and founder of the Lulu Strong Foundation. Lulu will be the Helen Keller Lecture Series guest speaker. 

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a Republican Party proposal to have closed primary elections. And the Wildcard is about a Winston County dog with a bucket full of headaches!

A Vermont dentist calls our attention to the downside of the internet and social media with her recommendations on how to cope!

Rosa Parks is often remembered during Women's History Month, and the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum is working with the Library of Congress to bring her personal collection back to Montgomery. 

Amanda Senn, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits The Exchange today to talk about legislative bills and cryptocurrency. 

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the legislative budgets and the Public Service Commission. And the Wildcard is about a stowaway!

The Alabama Mural Trail beckons visitors to enjoy a walking tour of outdoor art! Today, Kara Campbell begins our In Focus series in Dothan, home to more than twenty murals about Wiregrass history and culture.

On today's In Focus, we hear the story of Jean Lafitte, one of history's most colorful pirates of the Florida Panhandle, as we observe America's 250th anniversary. 

With gasoline prices continuing to escalate, Clay Ingram with AAA Alabama talks with In Focus about how to cope. 

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Alabama's role going forward.

Fans of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald are often intrigued by Zelda, his Alabama-born wife. On today's In Focus, the Montgomery County Historical Society brings her story to life in a special exhibit.

If you'd like to take a hike into history atop a mountain, In Focus talks with the Alabama Forestry Commission's Brad Dunham today for the Back to Nature series.

On Today's In Focus, former White House Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun, discusses the fight against fentanyl.

On today/s Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the state's involvement in Montgomery's struggling Jackson Hospital. And the Wildcard is about an unexpected competitor in the Winter Olympics.