http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=407 Special features and reports from the APR News team at Alabama Public Radio. en-us Alabama Public Radio Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:20:07 GMT Public Podcaster 30 bcain@apr.org APR News Staff no alabama, news, apr news, alabama public radio Special features and reports from the APR News team at Alabama Public Radio. APR News Staff http://media.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/ondemand/podcast/podcastImage_177_small.gif http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=407 http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903558 Say the phrase "designer fashions," and that might conjure up images of supermodels in Paris or New York. Now, clothing designers in Birmingham are getting their chance to spotlight some of their work. The Second Annual Birmingham Fashion Week has grown from humble beginnings last year. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez reports on how this year's event includes the Rising Design Star Competition. wual Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1003497/mp3/news/podcast/177/1003497.mp3 00:00:00 no Say the phrase "designer fashions," and that might conjure up images of supermodels in Paris or New York. Now, clothing designers in Birmingham are getting their chance to spotlight some of their work. The Second Annual Birmingham Say the phrase "designer fashions," and that might conjure up images of supermodels in Paris or New York. Now, clothing designers in Birmingham are getting their chance to spotlight some of their work. The Second Annual Birmingham Fashion Week has grown from humble beginnings last year. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez reports on how this year's event includes the Rising Design Star Competition. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903388 Birmingham-native Bobby Horton is a founding member of the band "Three On A String" and has contributed to the soundtracks of 13 Ken Burns films, including "Baseball" and "The Civil War." Tonight, Horton will be performing live at Kentuck's exhibit, "The Music Lives On: Folk Song Traditions Told by Alabama Artists." Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Horton to talk about how American history influences music. wual Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1003439/mp3/news/podcast/177/1003439.mp3 00:00:00 no KENTUCK, BOBBY HORTON Birmingham-native Bobby Horton is a founding member of the band "Three On A String" and has contributed to the soundtracks of 13 Ken Burns films, including "Baseball" and "The Civil War." Tonight, Birmingham-native Bobby Horton is a founding member of the band "Three On A String" and has contributed to the soundtracks of 13 Ken Burns films, including "Baseball" and "The Civil War." Tonight, Horton will be performing live at Kentuck's exhibit, "The Music Lives On: Folk Song Traditions Told by Alabama Artists." Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Horton to talk about how American history influences music. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1903185 Birmingham Fashion Week kicked off last night with a big party at Gus Mayer in Birmingham, but designers and models don't get to strut their stuff on the runways until tonight. Carrie Mullins is founder of Ninety-Ten.dot.com, a Birmingham based online shoe store that gives ninety percent of its profits to charity. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez had a chance to discuss the weeklong event with Mullins and talk high fashion, Birmingham style. wual Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1003399/mp3/news/podcast/177/1003399.mp3 00:00:00 no Birmingham Fashion Week kicked off last night with a big party at Gus Mayer in Birmingham, but designers and models don't get to strut their stuff on the runways until tonight. Carrie Mullins is founder of Ninety-Ten.dot.com, a Birmingham based Birmingham Fashion Week kicked off last night with a big party at Gus Mayer in Birmingham, but designers and models don't get to strut their stuff on the runways until tonight. Carrie Mullins is founder of Ninety-Ten.dot.com, a Birmingham based online shoe store that gives ninety percent of its profits to charity. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez had a chance to discuss the weeklong event with Mullins and talk high fashion, Birmingham style. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1898594 Alabama state lawmakers are less than two weeks away from the start of this year's legislative session in Montgomery. The GOP-controlled legislature faces a lot of challenges including a tight budget and prison overcrowding. Earlier this week, Tuscaloosa state lawmakers met for a political forum to talk with residents about the issues this year. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin was there and has this report. wual Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1001772/mp3/news/podcast/177/1001772.mp3 00:00:00 no ALABAMA LEGISLATURE Alabama state lawmakers are less than two weeks away from the start of this year's legislative session in Montgomery. The GOP-controlled legislature faces a lot of challenges including a tight budget and prison overcrowding. Earlier this week, Alabama state lawmakers are less than two weeks away from the start of this year's legislative session in Montgomery. The GOP-controlled legislature faces a lot of challenges including a tight budget and prison overcrowding. Earlier this week, Tuscaloosa state lawmakers met for a political forum to talk with residents about the issues this year. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin was there and has this report. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1897943 January 20th marks the opening of the movie "Red Tails" nationwide. It tells the story of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, the first black fighter pilots in U-S military history. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, the original airmen received a special screening in the town where they were trained wual Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1001526/mp3/news/podcast/177/1001526.mp3 00:00:00 no TUSKEGEE ALABAMA January 20th marks the opening of the movie "Red Tails" nationwide. It tells the story of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, the first black fighter pilots in U-S military history. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, the January 20th marks the opening of the movie "Red Tails" nationwide. It tells the story of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, the first black fighter pilots in U-S military history. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, the original airmen received a special screening in the town where they were trained APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1892002 Alabama Public Radio was at the Mercedes Benz Superdome for the Crimson Tide's pasting of the Louisiana State University Tigers. Bama won the BCS National Championship decisively with a score of twenty one to zero. APR's Pat Duggins gathered reaction from former Tide players including Greg McElroy, quarterback of Alabama's 2010 BCS title winning team--and Fred Sington, who was recruited by Coach Bear Bryant in 1958. wual Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/999411/mp3/news/podcast/177/999411.mp3 00:00:00 no BCS DUGGINS SABAN BRYANT Alabama Public Radio was at the Mercedes Benz Superdome for the Crimson Tide's pasting of the Louisiana State University Tigers. Bama won the BCS National Championship decisively with a score of twenty one to zero. APR's Pat Duggins gathered Alabama Public Radio was at the Mercedes Benz Superdome for the Crimson Tide's pasting of the Louisiana State University Tigers. Bama won the BCS National Championship decisively with a score of twenty one to zero. APR's Pat Duggins gathered reaction from former Tide players including Greg McElroy, quarterback of Alabama's 2010 BCS title winning team--and Fred Sington, who was recruited by Coach Bear Bryant in 1958. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1891921 The Alabama Crimson Tide is facing the Louisiana State University Tigers for the BCS College Football Championship in New Orleans. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of Alabama's 1992 championship season, when the team beat Miami at the Louisiana Superdome. The Crystal Football trophy was presented by the Bowl Coalition, which preceded the BCS. Alabama Public Radio's Pat Duggins reports a lot of fans are making a lot of comparisons this year to the 1992 team. wual Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/999327/mp3/news/podcast/177/999327.mp3 00:00:00 no ALABAMA BCS STALLINGS DUGGINS The Alabama Crimson Tide is facing the Louisiana State University Tigers for the BCS College Football Championship in New Orleans. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of Alabama's 1992 championship season, when the team beat Miami at the The Alabama Crimson Tide is facing the Louisiana State University Tigers for the BCS College Football Championship in New Orleans. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of Alabama's 1992 championship season, when the team beat Miami at the Louisiana Superdome. The Crystal Football trophy was presented by the Bowl Coalition, which preceded the BCS. Alabama Public Radio's Pat Duggins reports a lot of fans are making a lot of comparisons this year to the 1992 team. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1886187 Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced this week that he'll bankroll the design and construction of a new space launch system in Huntsville. This is just the latest NASA related opportunity for the Madison County area. Alabama built rockets are already carrying missions to Mars, and manned spacecraft may be next. wual Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/997360/mp3/news/podcast/177/997360.mp3 00:00:00 no UNITED LAUNCH ALLIANCE DREAMCHASER SIERRA NEVADA HUNTSVILLE MARSHALL DUGGINS Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced this week that he'll bankroll the design and construction of a new space launch system in Huntsville. This is just the latest NASA related opportunity for the Madison County area. Alabama built rockets Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced this week that he'll bankroll the design and construction of a new space launch system in Huntsville. This is just the latest NASA related opportunity for the Madison County area. Alabama built rockets are already carrying missions to Mars, and manned spacecraft may be next. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1883018 A University of Alabama sophomore is back in Tuscaloosa after attending a United Nation's climate-change conference in South Africa. John Canada was one of five students nationwide selected by the American Chemical Society to serve as a representative. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Canada to talk about his part in the project. wual Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/996319/mp3/news/podcast/177/996319.mp3 00:00:00 no UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA A University of Alabama sophomore is back in Tuscaloosa after attending a United Nation's climate-change conference in South Africa. John Canada was one of five students nationwide selected by the American Chemical Society to serve as a A University of Alabama sophomore is back in Tuscaloosa after attending a United Nation's climate-change conference in South Africa. John Canada was one of five students nationwide selected by the American Chemical Society to serve as a representative. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Canada to talk about his part in the project. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1878742 The day after Thanksgiving has been established by Storycorps as the National Day of Listening. The event is an effort to encourage all Americans to honor a friend, a loved one, or a member of their community by interviewing them about their lives. This year Storycorps is encouraging participants to take a few minutes to say thanks to a favorite teacher. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with StoryCorps Founder Dave Isay about this year's theme and the importance of listening. wual Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/994955/mp3/news/podcast/177/994955.mp3 00:00:00 no The day after Thanksgiving has been established by Storycorps as the National Day of Listening. The event is an effort to encourage all Americans to honor a friend, a loved one, or a member of their community by interviewing them about their lives. The day after Thanksgiving has been established by Storycorps as the National Day of Listening. The event is an effort to encourage all Americans to honor a friend, a loved one, or a member of their community by interviewing them about their lives. This year Storycorps is encouraging participants to take a few minutes to say thanks to a favorite teacher. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with StoryCorps Founder Dave Isay about this year's theme and the importance of listening. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1878662 Earlier this month a Huntsville group took a group of Alabama Korean War veterans to Washington D.C. to see their service memorial. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold went with the group, and as he reports, it was an event many of those involved will never forget wual Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/994923/mp3/news/podcast/177/994923.mp3 00:00:00 no VALOR FLIGHT, ALABAMA VETERANS Earlier this month a Huntsville group took a group of Alabama Korean War veterans to Washington D.C. to see their service memorial. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold went with the group, and as he reports, it was an event many of those involved Earlier this month a Huntsville group took a group of Alabama Korean War veterans to Washington D.C. to see their service memorial. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold went with the group, and as he reports, it was an event many of those involved will never forget APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1878505 The National Book Foundation honored a writer from Alabama during its annual awards ceremony last week. Thanhha Lai won for Young People's Literature. Lai is the youngest of nine children. She was born in Vietnam and moved to Alabama in 1975. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Lai to talk about her novel "Inside Out and Back Again" how it reflects her own life experiences. wual Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/994856/mp3/news/podcast/177/994856.mp3 00:00:00 no NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION, THANHHA LAI The National Book Foundation honored a writer from Alabama during its annual awards ceremony last week. Thanhha Lai won for Young People's Literature. Lai is the youngest of nine children. She was born in Vietnam and moved to Alabama in 1975. The National Book Foundation honored a writer from Alabama during its annual awards ceremony last week. Thanhha Lai won for Young People's Literature. Lai is the youngest of nine children. She was born in Vietnam and moved to Alabama in 1975. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Lai to talk about her novel "Inside Out and Back Again" how it reflects her own life experiences. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1878249 Mississippi native and University of South Alabama faculty member Jesmyn Ward is the recipient of this year's National Book Award for Fiction. Ward's book "Salvage the Bones" looks at a family in a small coastal town in Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina. Ward spoke with Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez about her book and her surprise over receiving the National book Award. wual Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/994798/mp3/news/podcast/177/994798.mp3 00:00:00 no Mississippi native and University of South Alabama faculty member Jesmyn Ward is the recipient of this year's National Book Award for Fiction. Ward's book "Salvage the Bones" looks at a family in a small coastal town in Mississippi native and University of South Alabama faculty member Jesmyn Ward is the recipient of this year's National Book Award for Fiction. Ward's book "Salvage the Bones" looks at a family in a small coastal town in Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina. Ward spoke with Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez about her book and her surprise over receiving the National book Award. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1877000 The Alabama Crimson Tide will host Georgia Southern tomorrow for the year's final home game. For many college football fans, however, the game of the year comes next Saturday. That's when Alabama travels to Auburn for the Iron Bowl. The long-time rivalry between these two teams has tempers flaring year round throughout the state. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, there is a television show with an unconventional take on the rivalry wual Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/994352/mp3/news/podcast/177/994352.mp3 00:00:00 no IRON BOWL, IRON BOWL HOUR, WILL LOCHAMY, REED LOCHAMY, WVUA, WVUA TV, ROLL TIDE The Alabama Crimson Tide will host Georgia Southern tomorrow for the year's final home game. For many college football fans, however, the game of the year comes next Saturday. That's when Alabama travels to Auburn for the Iron Bowl. The The Alabama Crimson Tide will host Georgia Southern tomorrow for the year's final home game. For many college football fans, however, the game of the year comes next Saturday. That's when Alabama travels to Auburn for the Iron Bowl. The long-time rivalry between these two teams has tempers flaring year round throughout the state. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, there is a television show with an unconventional take on the rivalry APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1876997 The clean up continues following this week's violent weather in Alabama. The storms, which included suspected tornadoes, are considered the worst since the April twisters that killed over two hundred people in the State. Weather forecasters use satellite images and radar to track bad weather. But, as Alabama Public Radio student reporter Dominque Bivins explains, eyes on the ground are important too. wual Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/994350/mp3/news/podcast/177/994350.mp3 00:00:00 no TORNADO WEATHER NWS BIVINS The clean up continues following this week's violent weather in Alabama. The storms, which included suspected tornadoes, are considered the worst since the April twisters that killed over two hundred people in the State. Weather forecasters use The clean up continues following this week's violent weather in Alabama. The storms, which included suspected tornadoes, are considered the worst since the April twisters that killed over two hundred people in the State. Weather forecasters use satellite images and radar to track bad weather. But, as Alabama Public Radio student reporter Dominque Bivins explains, eyes on the ground are important too. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1876656 Alabama is still reeling after Jefferson County filed for bankruptcy last week. The estimated 4.2 billion dollar filing will be the largest in United States history for a municipality. Brian Hilson is president and CEO with the Birmingham Business Alliance which promotes economic growth in the seven county Birmingham region. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with him about his reaction, and how the bankruptcy effects the perception businesses have of the Birmingham metro area. wual Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/994226/mp3/news/podcast/177/994226.mp3 00:00:00 no SEWER DEBT Alabama is still reeling after Jefferson County filed for bankruptcy last week. The estimated 4.2 billion dollar filing will be the largest in United States history for a municipality. Brian Hilson is president and CEO with the Birmingham Business Alabama is still reeling after Jefferson County filed for bankruptcy last week. The estimated 4.2 billion dollar filing will be the largest in United States history for a municipality. Brian Hilson is president and CEO with the Birmingham Business Alliance which promotes economic growth in the seven county Birmingham region. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with him about his reaction, and how the bankruptcy effects the perception businesses have of the Birmingham metro area. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1874377 Everyone likes to think they're high tech these days. The city of Mobile is getting the chance to go really high tech, courtesy of the people at Google. The internet giant will bring its expertise to the gulf coast. Alabama Public Radio's Penny Dennis explains, the point is to help Mobile area businesses look better on all those mobile devices everybody carries around. wual Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/993454/mp3/news/podcast/177/993454.mp3 00:00:00 no MOBILE PENNY DENNIS APR Everyone likes to think they're high tech these days. The city of Mobile is getting the chance to go really high tech, courtesy of the people at Google. The internet giant will bring its expertise to the gulf coast. Alabama Public Everyone likes to think they're high tech these days. The city of Mobile is getting the chance to go really high tech, courtesy of the people at Google. The internet giant will bring its expertise to the gulf coast. Alabama Public Radio's Penny Dennis explains, the point is to help Mobile area businesses look better on all those mobile devices everybody carries around. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1874317 Today is Veterans Day, where the nation remembers those who served in the U.S. military. Here in Alabama, military families will soon have a new spot where the state's servicemen and women can be laid to rest. The state hasn't had access to a veterans cemetery since 1962, when the first site near Mobile was closed down. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports on the challenges of the project and what a new cemetery means for Alabama veterans and their families. wual Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/993411/mp3/news/podcast/177/993411.mp3 00:00:00 no SPANISH FORT Today is Veterans Day, where the nation remembers those who served in the U.S. military. Here in Alabama, military families will soon have a new spot where the state's servicemen and women can be laid to rest. The state hasn't had access to Today is Veterans Day, where the nation remembers those who served in the U.S. military. Here in Alabama, military families will soon have a new spot where the state's servicemen and women can be laid to rest. The state hasn't had access to a veterans cemetery since 1962, when the first site near Mobile was closed down. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports on the challenges of the project and what a new cemetery means for Alabama veterans and their families. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1873785 It's been over a month since portions of Alabama's strict new immigration law went into effect. One state industry feeling the pinch is agriculture. Skilled farm workers have left the state in droves over fears of being detained as illegal immigrants. The state is currently trying to use unemployed workers to help fix the labor drain, but farmers still aren't happy. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez has more on an issue that could cripple the state's agriculture industry in the coming years. wual Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/993219/mp3/news/podcast/177/993219.mp3 00:00:00 no It's been over a month since portions of Alabama's strict new immigration law went into effect. One state industry feeling the pinch is agriculture. Skilled farm workers have left the state in droves over fears of being detained as illegal It's been over a month since portions of Alabama's strict new immigration law went into effect. One state industry feeling the pinch is agriculture. Skilled farm workers have left the state in droves over fears of being detained as illegal immigrants. The state is currently trying to use unemployed workers to help fix the labor drain, but farmers still aren't happy. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez has more on an issue that could cripple the state's agriculture industry in the coming years. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1873232 The Jefferson County Commission is still without a resolution to its sewer debt. The Board met with its creditors yesterday to discuss options, including a settlement or bankruptcy. At the center of this drama is Jeffco's new County Manager. Tony Petelos left his job as Mayor of the town of Hoover to take the reins of Jefferson County government. He's been at it for month. Alabama Public Radio asked reporter Gigi Douban to check in on Petelos, and she has this "report card." wual Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/993032/mp3/news/podcast/177/993032.mp3 00:00:00 no JEFFERSON JEFFCO PETELOS DOUBAN The Jefferson County Commission is still without a resolution to its sewer debt. The Board met with its creditors yesterday to discuss options, including a settlement or bankruptcy. At the center of this drama is Jeffco's new County Manager. The Jefferson County Commission is still without a resolution to its sewer debt. The Board met with its creditors yesterday to discuss options, including a settlement or bankruptcy. At the center of this drama is Jeffco's new County Manager. Tony Petelos left his job as Mayor of the town of Hoover to take the reins of Jefferson County government. He's been at it for month. Alabama Public Radio asked reporter Gigi Douban to check in on Petelos, and she has this "report card." APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1869801 Old Cahawba is the site of Alabama's first state capital. However, after the civil war it became a ghost town. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold takes us to our final stop on the state's Ghost Trail, there is a concerted effort being made to preserve this historic site, and how it's supposedly haunted past may play a role... wual Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/991876/mp3/news/podcast/177/991876.mp3 00:00:00 no CAHABA, ALABAMA GHOST TRAIL, OLD CAHAWBA Old Cahawba is the site of Alabama's first state capital. However, after the civil war it became a ghost town. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold takes us to our final stop on the state's Ghost Trail, there is a concerted effort Old Cahawba is the site of Alabama's first state capital. However, after the civil war it became a ghost town. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold takes us to our final stop on the state's Ghost Trail, there is a concerted effort being made to preserve this historic site, and how it's supposedly haunted past may play a role... APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1868948 Selma is one of Alabama's oldest cities, as well as one of the most historic. During this Halloween season, a number of ghost stories include Selma. Yesterday, Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold told us about efforts to popularize the state's so called Ghost Trail. Today, Stan takes a look at why Selma is considered one of Alabama's most haunted cities wual Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/991638/mp3/news/podcast/177/991638.mp3 00:00:00 no GHOST TRAIL, ALABAMA GHOST TRAIL Selma is one of Alabama's oldest cities, as well as one of the most historic. During this Halloween season, a number of ghost stories include Selma. Yesterday, Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold told us about efforts to popularize the Selma is one of Alabama's oldest cities, as well as one of the most historic. During this Halloween season, a number of ghost stories include Selma. Yesterday, Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold told us about efforts to popularize the state's so called Ghost Trail. Today, Stan takes a look at why Selma is considered one of Alabama's most haunted cities APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1868944 Halloween is almost upon us and the increased popularity of Haints and Haunts is inevitable. Some in Alabama are using people's fascination with the paranormal to conjure up tourism into one of the state's most economically depressed areas the Black Belt. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold explains how Alabama's Ghost Trail could provide a much needed financial shot in the arm wual Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/991635/mp3/news/podcast/177/991635.mp3 00:00:00 no GHOST TRAIL, ALABAMA GHOST TRAIL, PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION Halloween is almost upon us and the increased popularity of Haints and Haunts is inevitable. Some in Alabama are using people's fascination with the paranormal to conjure up tourism into one of the state's most economically depressed areas Halloween is almost upon us and the increased popularity of Haints and Haunts is inevitable. Some in Alabama are using people's fascination with the paranormal to conjure up tourism into one of the state's most economically depressed areas the Black Belt. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold explains how Alabama's Ghost Trail could provide a much needed financial shot in the arm APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1868709 Tannehill State Park in McCalla is holding its 20th annual Halloween celebration on Saturday. Visitors will be greeted by hundreds of campers who arrived months before to claim their spot and put their decorations on display. As Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports, what started as a grassroots effort has grown into the park's biggest event of the year. wual Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/991521/mp3/news/podcast/177/991521.mp3 00:00:00 no TANNEHILL STATE PARK Tannehill State Park in McCalla is holding its 20th annual Halloween celebration on Saturday. Visitors will be greeted by hundreds of campers who arrived months before to claim their spot and put their decorations on display. As Alabama Public Tannehill State Park in McCalla is holding its 20th annual Halloween celebration on Saturday. Visitors will be greeted by hundreds of campers who arrived months before to claim their spot and put their decorations on display. As Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports, what started as a grassroots effort has grown into the park's biggest event of the year. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1868506 It has been six months since a devastating tornado made its way through Tuscaloosa killing 52 people and costing 100's of millions of dollars in destruction. Tuscaloosa is in the middle of rebuilding but it's not a quick or easy process. Mayor Walt Maddox sat down with Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez to discuss where the recovery efforts are six months later and what the future holds for Tuscaloosa. wual Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/991465/mp3/news/podcast/177/991465.mp3 00:00:00 no It has been six months since a devastating tornado made its way through Tuscaloosa killing 52 people and costing 100's of millions of dollars in destruction. Tuscaloosa is in the middle of rebuilding but it's not a quick or easy process. It has been six months since a devastating tornado made its way through Tuscaloosa killing 52 people and costing 100's of millions of dollars in destruction. Tuscaloosa is in the middle of rebuilding but it's not a quick or easy process. Mayor Walt Maddox sat down with Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez to discuss where the recovery efforts are six months later and what the future holds for Tuscaloosa. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1868236 It's been six months since dozens of tornadoes swept through Alabama, killing more than 200 residents across the state. In the north central city of Cullman, an EF-4 tornado damaged more than 900 homes and nearly 100 businesses. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Cullman Mayor Max Townson to talk about where the city stands in the recovery process. He says there's been a lot of progress in the past six months, but there's still a ways to go. wual Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/991355/mp3/news/podcast/177/991355.mp3 00:00:00 no CULLMAN, MAYOR MAX TOWNSON, APRIL TORNADOES It's been six months since dozens of tornadoes swept through Alabama, killing more than 200 residents across the state. In the north central city of Cullman, an EF-4 tornado damaged more than 900 homes and nearly 100 businesses. Alabama Public It's been six months since dozens of tornadoes swept through Alabama, killing more than 200 residents across the state. In the north central city of Cullman, an EF-4 tornado damaged more than 900 homes and nearly 100 businesses. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Cullman Mayor Max Townson to talk about where the city stands in the recovery process. He says there's been a lot of progress in the past six months, but there's still a ways to go. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1867509 Halloween is right around the corner and as kids of all ages get their costumes ready for parties or trick-or treating, eye doctors want to get the word out about safety. Dr. Price Kloess is the medical director of the Alabama Vision Center. He joins Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez to talk about some of the dangers of costume contact lenses. wual Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/991142/mp3/news/podcast/177/991142.mp3 00:00:00 no Halloween is right around the corner and as kids of all ages get their costumes ready for parties or trick-or treating, eye doctors want to get the word out about safety. Dr. Price Kloess is the medical director of the Alabama Vision Center. He joins Halloween is right around the corner and as kids of all ages get their costumes ready for parties or trick-or treating, eye doctors want to get the word out about safety. Dr. Price Kloess is the medical director of the Alabama Vision Center. He joins Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez to talk about some of the dangers of costume contact lenses. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1866766 Funeral services will take place today for the late Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. The civil rights icon died earlier this month at the age of eighty nine. Today's memorial follows a viewing yesterday at Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute. Among those who came to pay their respects was Lisa Riles. The Dayton, Ohio woman is one of Shuttlesworth's cousins. Riles spoke with Alabama Public Radio's Pat Duggins about the man she knew as cousin Fred. wual Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/990811/mp3/news/podcast/177/990811.mp3 00:00:00 no SHUTTLESWORTH DUGGINS RILES Funeral services will take place today for the late Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. The civil rights icon died earlier this month at the age of eighty nine. Today's memorial follows a viewing yesterday at Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute. Funeral services will take place today for the late Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. The civil rights icon died earlier this month at the age of eighty nine. Today's memorial follows a viewing yesterday at Birmingham's Civil Rights Institute. Among those who came to pay their respects was Lisa Riles. The Dayton, Ohio woman is one of Shuttlesworth's cousins. Riles spoke with Alabama Public Radio's Pat Duggins about the man she knew as cousin Fred. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1866040 A series of memorials will be held in Birmingham this weekend for Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. A civil rights leader, he worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and survived numerous beatings and bombings. The Reverend passed away on October 5th. He was 89-years-old. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin spoke with Bishop Calvin Woods. He's pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham and says he had a close relationship with the civil rights leader. wual Fri, 21 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/990633/mp3/news/podcast/177/990633.mp3 00:00:00 no A series of memorials will be held in Birmingham this weekend for Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. A civil rights leader, he worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and survived numerous beatings and bombings. The Reverend passed away on October 5th. A series of memorials will be held in Birmingham this weekend for Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth. A civil rights leader, he worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and survived numerous beatings and bombings. The Reverend passed away on October 5th. He was 89-years-old. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin spoke with Bishop Calvin Woods. He's pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham and says he had a close relationship with the civil rights leader. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1863568 The 40th annual Kentuck Festival for the Arts takes place this weekend in Northport. The show draws folk artists from all the Southeast, but there are local artists as well. Perhaps none is more celebrated than eighty year old Glenn House. Even if you've never seen his art, it's possible you've driven past it. House designed the iconic neon sign outside the "Moon Winx" Lodge in the Alberta neighborhood of Tuscaloosa. APR News Director Pat Duggins sat down with House to talk about it. wual Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/989975/mp3/news/podcast/177/989975.mp3 00:00:00 no KENTUCK DUGGINS HOUSE MOON WINX The 40th annual Kentuck Festival for the Arts takes place this weekend in Northport. The show draws folk artists from all the Southeast, but there are local artists as well. Perhaps none is more celebrated than eighty year old Glenn House. Even if The 40th annual Kentuck Festival for the Arts takes place this weekend in Northport. The show draws folk artists from all the Southeast, but there are local artists as well. Perhaps none is more celebrated than eighty year old Glenn House. Even if you've never seen his art, it's possible you've driven past it. House designed the iconic neon sign outside the "Moon Winx" Lodge in the Alberta neighborhood of Tuscaloosa. APR News Director Pat Duggins sat down with House to talk about it. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1863439 The state's agriculture industry has taken a big hit as immigrant labor has dried up over fears about the state's strict new immigration law. The new law has some strict provisions requiring employers to verify the status of workers and harsh penalties for those who knowingly hire illegal immigrants. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez talked with Brett Hall, Deputy Commissioner for the state's Department of Agriculture and Industries. wual Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/989946/mp3/news/podcast/177/989946.mp3 00:00:00 no The state's agriculture industry has taken a big hit as immigrant labor has dried up over fears about the state's strict new immigration law. The new law has some strict provisions requiring employers to verify the status of workers and The state's agriculture industry has taken a big hit as immigrant labor has dried up over fears about the state's strict new immigration law. The new law has some strict provisions requiring employers to verify the status of workers and harsh penalties for those who knowingly hire illegal immigrants. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez talked with Brett Hall, Deputy Commissioner for the state's Department of Agriculture and Industries. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1863151 The 40th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts gets underway this weekend in the town of Northport. The event is one of the leading folk arts shows in the nation, and attracts artists whose work has been featured at the Smithsonian. APR News Director Pat Duggins sat down with executive director Jan Pruitt to talk about the art, and the artists, and a question that comes up often in connection to the Kentuck Festival--what is it with that name? wual Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/989821/mp3/news/podcast/177/989821.mp3 00:00:00 no KENTUCK DUGGINS The 40th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts gets underway this weekend in the town of Northport. The event is one of the leading folk arts shows in the nation, and attracts artists whose work has been featured at the Smithsonian. APR News Director The 40th annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts gets underway this weekend in the town of Northport. The event is one of the leading folk arts shows in the nation, and attracts artists whose work has been featured at the Smithsonian. APR News Director Pat Duggins sat down with executive director Jan Pruitt to talk about the art, and the artists, and a question that comes up often in connection to the Kentuck Festival--what is it with that name? APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1860284 Construction is slated to begin on Alabama's first state veteran's cemetery this Friday. The groundbreaking ceremony comes just a little more than a month after the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs approved a $7 million grant for the project. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Colonel Bill Callendar. He's the Cemetery Committee Chairman with the South Alabama Veterans Council and says finding out about the grant approval was welcome news to council members. wual Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/988870/mp3/news/podcast/177/988870.mp3 00:00:00 no SPANISH FORT, ALABAMA STATE VETERAN'S CEMETERY, SOUTH ALABAMA VETERANS COUNCIL Construction is slated to begin on Alabama's first state veteran's cemetery this Friday. The groundbreaking ceremony comes just a little more than a month after the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs approved a $7 million grant for the Construction is slated to begin on Alabama's first state veteran's cemetery this Friday. The groundbreaking ceremony comes just a little more than a month after the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs approved a $7 million grant for the project. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Colonel Bill Callendar. He's the Cemetery Committee Chairman with the South Alabama Veterans Council and says finding out about the grant approval was welcome news to council members. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1858330 Veterans of U.S. combat in Korea often refer to this conflict as "The Forgotten War." An Alabama based organization is making it a point to see the veterans from the early 1950's are recognized for their service. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, the group "Valor Flight" has something special planned wual Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/988164/mp3/news/podcast/177/988164.mp3 00:00:00 no VALOR FLIGHT, KOREA VETERANS, KOREA WAR MEMORIAL, ALABAMA VETERANS Veterans of U.S. combat in Korea often refer to this conflict as "The Forgotten War." An Alabama based organization is making it a point to see the veterans from the early 1950's are recognized for their service. As Alabama Veterans of U.S. combat in Korea often refer to this conflict as "The Forgotten War." An Alabama based organization is making it a point to see the veterans from the early 1950's are recognized for their service. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, the group "Valor Flight" has something special planned APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1857900 Today is the deadline for a federal judge to rule on efforts to block Alabama's strict new anti-immigration law. The law was scheduled to go into effect September 1st but a federal judge has temporarily blocked the law to consider lawsuits pending by three separate groups. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez has more on what the law could mean for illegal immigrants and those Alabamians who help them if it is allowed to go into effect. wual Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/988043/mp3/news/podcast/177/988043.mp3 00:00:00 no Today is the deadline for a federal judge to rule on efforts to block Alabama's strict new anti-immigration law. The law was scheduled to go into effect September 1st but a federal judge has temporarily blocked the law to consider lawsuits Today is the deadline for a federal judge to rule on efforts to block Alabama's strict new anti-immigration law. The law was scheduled to go into effect September 1st but a federal judge has temporarily blocked the law to consider lawsuits pending by three separate groups. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez has more on what the law could mean for illegal immigrants and those Alabamians who help them if it is allowed to go into effect. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1857129 Mobile city leaders may have a big hole to fill in the town's waterfront soon. The Carnival Cruise Ship "Elation" is preparing to set sail for the last time. The strategy to bring in a new cruise line is Mobile's new Maritime Museum. But, as APR's Penny Dennis reports, not everyone is cheering for the new attraction. wual Tue, 27 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/987774/mp3/news/podcast/177/987774.mp3 00:00:00 no CARNIVAL CRUISE, CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP Mobile city leaders may have a big hole to fill in the town's waterfront soon. The Carnival Cruise Ship "Elation" is preparing to set sail for the last time. The strategy to bring in a new cruise line is Mobile's new Mobile city leaders may have a big hole to fill in the town's waterfront soon. The Carnival Cruise Ship "Elation" is preparing to set sail for the last time. The strategy to bring in a new cruise line is Mobile's new Maritime Museum. But, as APR's Penny Dennis reports, not everyone is cheering for the new attraction. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1848586 The town of Cherokee Alabama is holding a fundraiser today to help restore a historic cemetery. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold Reports, it isn't the final resting place for people- but, rather for a special kind of man's best friend wual Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/984787/mp3/news/podcast/177/984787.mp3 00:00:00 no COON DOG, KEY UNDERWOOD, COON HUNTING, COLBERT COUNTY The town of Cherokee Alabama is holding a fundraiser today to help restore a historic cemetery. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold Reports, it isn't the final resting place for people- but, rather for a special kind of man's best The town of Cherokee Alabama is holding a fundraiser today to help restore a historic cemetery. As Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold Reports, it isn't the final resting place for people- but, rather for a special kind of man's best friend APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1847508 A program that teaches classical voice training to children in Mobile will be featured in a classic episode of "From the Top" tonight. Mobile's Singing Children trains kids in grades 2 through 12 in the Mobile area. The organization is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Parent Council President Tish Odom to talk about the program itself. wual Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/984432/mp3/news/podcast/177/984432.mp3 00:00:00 no MOBILE'S SINGING CHILDREN, MOBILE AL A program that teaches classical voice training to children in Mobile will be featured in a classic episode of "From the Top" tonight. Mobile's Singing Children trains kids in grades 2 through 12 in the Mobile area. The A program that teaches classical voice training to children in Mobile will be featured in a classic episode of "From the Top" tonight. Mobile's Singing Children trains kids in grades 2 through 12 in the Mobile area. The organization is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Parent Council President Tish Odom to talk about the program itself. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1845425 The thirteenth annual Sidewalk Moving Pictures Festival gets underway this weekend in Birmingham's Theatre District. Filmmakers from near and far converge on the Magic City to take part. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold has this preview, including one home grown success story wual Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/983663/mp3/news/podcast/177/983663.mp3 00:00:00 no SIDEWALK FESTIVAL, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA STUDENTS, RE-COMMITTED, THEATRE DISTRICT, TV PILOT The thirteenth annual Sidewalk Moving Pictures Festival gets underway this weekend in Birmingham's Theatre District. Filmmakers from near and far converge on the Magic City to take part. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold has this preview, The thirteenth annual Sidewalk Moving Pictures Festival gets underway this weekend in Birmingham's Theatre District. Filmmakers from near and far converge on the Magic City to take part. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold has this preview, including one home grown success story APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1842731 NASA's space shuttle program came to end last month after 135 missions, and for some it was the end of a dream, a dream of going into space. At Space Camp in Huntsville that dream remains a possibility for the world's next generation of space explorers. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez went to Space Camp recently to find out how interest in space has been affected by the end of the shuttle program. wual Fri, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/982770/mp3/news/podcast/177/982770.mp3 00:00:00 no NASA's space shuttle program came to end last month after 135 missions, and for some it was the end of a dream, a dream of going into space. At Space Camp in Huntsville that dream remains a possibility for the world's next generation of NASA's space shuttle program came to end last month after 135 missions, and for some it was the end of a dream, a dream of going into space. At Space Camp in Huntsville that dream remains a possibility for the world's next generation of space explorers. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez went to Space Camp recently to find out how interest in space has been affected by the end of the shuttle program. APR News Staff