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 Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 19:19:41 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=1943714 WindCreek Casino, owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, is at the heart of rising tension between the tribe and Escambia County commissioners. Robert McGhee is the Governmental Affairs advisor for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He says since the casino opened the tribe has experienced a large boon in revenue. McGhee says a fact that hasn't been lost on the county wual Tue, 17 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1016257/mp3/news/podcast/177/1016257.mp3 00:00:00 no WindCreek Casino, owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, is at the heart of rising tension between the tribe and Escambia County commissioners. Robert McGhee is the Governmental Affairs advisor for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He WindCreek Casino, owned and operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, is at the heart of rising tension between the tribe and Escambia County commissioners. Robert McGhee is the Governmental Affairs advisor for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He says since the casino opened the tribe has experienced a large boon in revenue. McGhee says a fact that hasn't been lost on the county APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1943241 Alabama Public radio news director Pat Duggins reports on today's vote by the University of Alabama board of trustees to name Dr. Guy Bailey, of Texas Tech, as UA's new president. The appointment is a homecoming for Dr. Bailey, who earned a bachelors degree in Tuscaloosa, and then a masters in 1974. wual Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1015808/mp3/news/podcast/177/1015808.mp3 00:00:00 no Alabama Public radio news director Pat Duggins reports on today's vote by the University of Alabama board of trustees to name Dr. Guy Bailey, of Texas Tech, as UA's new president. The appointment is a homecoming for Dr. Bailey, who earned a Alabama Public radio news director Pat Duggins reports on today's vote by the University of Alabama board of trustees to name Dr. Guy Bailey, of Texas Tech, as UA's new president. The appointment is a homecoming for Dr. Bailey, who earned a bachelors degree in Tuscaloosa, and then a masters in 1974. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1943111 When you go to any cemetery, you hear the sound of weed cutters and lawn mowers carefully cutting grass around graves for maintenance. But at Lincoln Cemetery, it's a new sound progress. wual Tue, 10 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1015912/mp3/news/podcast/177/1015912.mp3 00:00:00 no When you go to any cemetery, you hear the sound of weed cutters and lawn mowers carefully cutting grass around graves for maintenance. But at Lincoln Cemetery, it's a new sound progress. When you go to any cemetery, you hear the sound of weed cutters and lawn mowers carefully cutting grass around graves for maintenance. But at Lincoln Cemetery, it's a new sound progress. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1937387 A project may shed new light on Alabama's Black Belt region. "The Black Belt 100 Lenses Project" showcases the culture of the region through the eyes of high school students. The exhibition at the University of Alabama uses photography and interviews of residents of the Black Belt to document what their culture means to them. wual Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1013989/mp3/news/podcast/177/1013989.mp3 00:00:00 no A project may shed new light on Alabama's Black Belt region. "The Black Belt 100 Lenses Project" showcases the culture of the region through the eyes of high school students. The exhibition at the University of Alabama uses A project may shed new light on Alabama's Black Belt region. "The Black Belt 100 Lenses Project" showcases the culture of the region through the eyes of high school students. The exhibition at the University of Alabama uses photography and interviews of residents of the Black Belt to document what their culture means to them. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1936261 It's been one week since cuts to the state's Medicaid budget took effect. A dire budget shortfall prompted state lawmakers to make spending cuts. Dr. Don Williamson is Alabama's public health officer and is also chair of the Medicaid Transition task force. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez talked to Wiliamson about the short term and long term impact of the cuts as well as how to fix Medicaid going forward. wual Fri, 08 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1013724/mp3/news/podcast/177/1013724.mp3 00:00:00 no It's been one week since cuts to the state's Medicaid budget took effect. A dire budget shortfall prompted state lawmakers to make spending cuts. Dr. Don Williamson is Alabama's public health officer and is also chair of the Medicaid It's been one week since cuts to the state's Medicaid budget took effect. A dire budget shortfall prompted state lawmakers to make spending cuts. Dr. Don Williamson is Alabama's public health officer and is also chair of the Medicaid Transition task force. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez talked to Wiliamson about the short term and long term impact of the cuts as well as how to fix Medicaid going forward. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1934040 Early on a Saturday morning in Fort Worth, Texas, today's gay rodeo is slowly picking up pace. Competitors quickly move to make it to their event and spectators wander about the arena. William Edlin of Austin, TX is bright-eyed and ready to go. wual Thu, 31 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1013194/mp3/news/podcast/177/1013194.mp3 00:00:00 no Early on a Saturday morning in Fort Worth, Texas, today's gay rodeo is slowly picking up pace. Competitors quickly move to make it to their event and spectators wander about the arena. William Edlin of Austin, TX is bright-eyed and ready to go. Early on a Saturday morning in Fort Worth, Texas, today's gay rodeo is slowly picking up pace. Competitors quickly move to make it to their event and spectators wander about the arena. William Edlin of Austin, TX is bright-eyed and ready to go. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1933704 Excitement buzzes in the air of a large arena in Fort Worth, TX as the loudspeakers boom with the announcer's voice. "Ladies and Gentlemen! TGRA would like to welcome you to Fort Worth, Texas!" The Texas Gay Rodeo Association is putting on its 29th gay rodeo and more than 100 people are ready to watch or compete. wual Wed, 30 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1013135/mp3/news/podcast/177/1013135.mp3 00:00:00 no Excitement buzzes in the air of a large arena in Fort Worth, TX as the loudspeakers boom with the announcer's voice. "Ladies and Gentlemen! TGRA would like to welcome you to Fort Worth, Texas!" The Texas Gay Rodeo Association Excitement buzzes in the air of a large arena in Fort Worth, TX as the loudspeakers boom with the announcer's voice. "Ladies and Gentlemen! TGRA would like to welcome you to Fort Worth, Texas!" The Texas Gay Rodeo Association is putting on its 29th gay rodeo and more than 100 people are ready to watch or compete. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1933419 More than 100 people gathered in a large arena in Fort Worth, TX to watch and compete in what was called a "traditional" rodeo. However, the term traditional may depend on your point of view. The event is a gay rodeo. It's like a traditional rodeo with bull riding and calf roping, but it's open to the LGBT community. wual Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1013034/mp3/news/podcast/177/1013034.mp3 00:00:00 no More than 100 people gathered in a large arena in Fort Worth, TX to watch and compete in what was called a "traditional" rodeo. However, the term traditional may depend on your point of view. The event is a gay rodeo. It's like More than 100 people gathered in a large arena in Fort Worth, TX to watch and compete in what was called a "traditional" rodeo. However, the term traditional may depend on your point of view. The event is a gay rodeo. It's like a traditional rodeo with bull riding and calf roping, but it's open to the LGBT community. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1932295 A reported 5 million Americans have Hepatitis C, with 13,000 of those cases in Birmingham alone. And according to a new study, 75% of those patients don't know they have it and baby boomers make up the biggest group. A recent survey of over 1,000 people found that only 5% thought they were at risk for Hepatitis C. Dr. Michael Ryan is a clinical professor with the Eastern Virginia Medical School. APR's Maggie Martin talked with Ryan about why baby boomers are so at risk. wual Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1012751/mp3/news/podcast/177/1012751.mp3 00:00:00 no A reported 5 million Americans have Hepatitis C, with 13,000 of those cases in Birmingham alone. And according to a new study, 75% of those patients don't know they have it and baby boomers make up the biggest group. A recent survey of over 1,000 A reported 5 million Americans have Hepatitis C, with 13,000 of those cases in Birmingham alone. And according to a new study, 75% of those patients don't know they have it and baby boomers make up the biggest group. A recent survey of over 1,000 people found that only 5% thought they were at risk for Hepatitis C. Dr. Michael Ryan is a clinical professor with the Eastern Virginia Medical School. APR's Maggie Martin talked with Ryan about why baby boomers are so at risk. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1931978 The Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery has asked the Department of Justice to get involved in a serious issue at the Tutwiler Prison for Women. The organization wants the DOJ to look into what they call a widespread pattern of officer-on-inmate sexual violence. Bryan Stevenson is executive director at the Equal Justice Initiative. He talked to me about how the issue got to this point and how his organization got involved. wual Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1012709/mp3/news/podcast/177/1012709.mp3 00:00:00 no The Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery has asked the Department of Justice to get involved in a serious issue at the Tutwiler Prison for Women. The organization wants the DOJ to look into what they call a widespread pattern of officer-on-inmate The Equal Justice Initiative in Montgomery has asked the Department of Justice to get involved in a serious issue at the Tutwiler Prison for Women. The organization wants the DOJ to look into what they call a widespread pattern of officer-on-inmate sexual violence. Bryan Stevenson is executive director at the Equal Justice Initiative. He talked to me about how the issue got to this point and how his organization got involved. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1931744 Today Joplin, Missouri remembers the deadly tornado that ripped through their city killing over 160 people. Alabama recently recognized its own one year remembrance of the devastating April 27th tornadoes. Tom Coiner a film student at the University of Alabama had the unfortunate luck to be tied to both experiences. He went to school here, but he grew up in Joplin. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez had a chance to talk to Tom about how both events affected him. wual Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1012630/mp3/news/podcast/177/1012630.mp3 00:00:00 no Today Joplin, Missouri remembers the deadly tornado that ripped through their city killing over 160 people. Alabama recently recognized its own one year remembrance of the devastating April 27th tornadoes. Tom Coiner a film student at the University Today Joplin, Missouri remembers the deadly tornado that ripped through their city killing over 160 people. Alabama recently recognized its own one year remembrance of the devastating April 27th tornadoes. Tom Coiner a film student at the University of Alabama had the unfortunate luck to be tied to both experiences. He went to school here, but he grew up in Joplin. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez had a chance to talk to Tom about how both events affected him. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1930049 Last year's retirement of the NASA's Space Shuttle program doesn't mean the end of Congressional budget woes for the U.S. Space Program. The winged spacecraft are being sent to museums, including the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. In their place, NASA hopes to create a brand new four hundred foot tall rocket called the Space Launch System, or SLS, to carry astronauts on missions far from Earth, perhaps to an asteroid, or maybe to the planet Mars. wual Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1012284/mp3/news/podcast/177/1012284.mp3 00:00:00 no Last year's retirement of the NASA's Space Shuttle program doesn't mean the end of Congressional budget woes for the U.S. Space Program. The winged spacecraft are being sent to museums, including the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. In Last year's retirement of the NASA's Space Shuttle program doesn't mean the end of Congressional budget woes for the U.S. Space Program. The winged spacecraft are being sent to museums, including the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C. In their place, NASA hopes to create a brand new four hundred foot tall rocket called the Space Launch System, or SLS, to carry astronauts on missions far from Earth, perhaps to an asteroid, or maybe to the planet Mars. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1929626 Walking through Southern Skin Divers Supply in Birmingham it is easy to see Steve Phillips is an unabashed fan of the civil war. In his shop Phillips has some relics from this conflict on display, everything from belt buckles to cannonballs. wual Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1012144/mp3/news/podcast/177/1012144.mp3 00:00:00 no Walking through Southern Skin Divers Supply in Birmingham it is easy to see Steve Phillips is an unabashed fan of the civil war. In his shop Phillips has some relics from this conflict on display, everything from belt buckles to cannonballs. Walking through Southern Skin Divers Supply in Birmingham it is easy to see Steve Phillips is an unabashed fan of the civil war. In his shop Phillips has some relics from this conflict on display, everything from belt buckles to cannonballs. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1929329 Alabama's strict new immigration law has been quite the hot button issue. Since passing House Bill 56 last session, immigrants have left the state in droves as expected, but with all the legal challenges to the law Dorthy McDade like many others thought the evacuation would be temporary... wual Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1012047/mp3/news/podcast/177/1012047.mp3 00:00:00 no Alabama's strict new immigration law has been quite the hot button issue. Since passing House Bill 56 last session, immigrants have left the state in droves as expected, but with all the legal challenges to the law Dorthy McDade like many others Alabama's strict new immigration law has been quite the hot button issue. Since passing House Bill 56 last session, immigrants have left the state in droves as expected, but with all the legal challenges to the law Dorthy McDade like many others thought the evacuation would be temporary... APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1927609 Fans of "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw" are remembering actor George Lindsey. The man known for playing Goober Pyle died Sunday morning in Nashville. In addition to his Hollywood acting credits, the Alabama native is also remembered for his work here in the state. He co-founded the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival in 1998. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Cynthia Burkhead, who co-chairs the festival. She says Lindsey will be remembered as a kindhearted, talented man. wual Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1011432/mp3/news/podcast/177/1011432.mp3 00:00:00 no GEORGE LINDSEY, ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, UNA FILM FESTIVAL Fans of "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw" are remembering actor George Lindsey. The man known for playing Goober Pyle died Sunday morning in Nashville. In addition to his Hollywood acting credits, the Alabama Fans of "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw" are remembering actor George Lindsey. The man known for playing Goober Pyle died Sunday morning in Nashville. In addition to his Hollywood acting credits, the Alabama native is also remembered for his work here in the state. He co-founded the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival in 1998. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Cynthia Burkhead, who co-chairs the festival. She says Lindsey will be remembered as a kindhearted, talented man. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1926306 The starter's flag has already dropped to signal the beginning of this year's race for the White House. We used the imagery of a starters flag since the world of politics and NASCAR will meet here in Alabama on Saturday. A conservative political organization will be at Talladega this weekend to persuade fans to vote. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Ned Ryun, the founder and President of American Majority, to talk about the effort. wual Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1011109/mp3/news/podcast/177/1011109.mp3 00:00:00 no NED RYUN, AMERICAN MAJORITY, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2012 The starter's flag has already dropped to signal the beginning of this year's race for the White House. We used the imagery of a starters flag since the world of politics and NASCAR will meet here in Alabama on Saturday. A conservative The starter's flag has already dropped to signal the beginning of this year's race for the White House. We used the imagery of a starters flag since the world of politics and NASCAR will meet here in Alabama on Saturday. A conservative political organization will be at Talladega this weekend to persuade fans to vote. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin sat down with Ned Ryun, the founder and President of American Majority, to talk about the effort. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1926016 While 2011 will be memorable for many Alabamian's due to what happened on April 27th, it wasn't the only disaster that took place last year. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires you name it struck the United States last year cutting the available disaster funding pie into ever slimmer pieces. As Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez reports, finding the necessary funds to rebuild post disaster is a little harder than it used to be. wual Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1011072/mp3/news/podcast/177/1011072.mp3 00:00:00 no While 2011 will be memorable for many Alabamian's due to what happened on April 27th, it wasn't the only disaster that took place last year. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires you name it struck the United States last year cutting the While 2011 will be memorable for many Alabamian's due to what happened on April 27th, it wasn't the only disaster that took place last year. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires you name it struck the United States last year cutting the available disaster funding pie into ever slimmer pieces. As Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez reports, finding the necessary funds to rebuild post disaster is a little harder than it used to be. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1925424 It was one year ago when tornadoes tore through Alabama, killing more than two hundred people. The Alabama Public Radio news team revisited many of the people and places you heard about in the hours and days following the storm. This includes Alberta, and Phil Campbell, which were both hard hit by the weather. APR also ventured to Greensburg, Kansas, which pioneered many of the "green" post-tornado rebuilding ideas Tuscaloosa may use in the future. wual Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010897/mp3/news/podcast/177/1010897.mp3 00:00:00 no APR, INGOLD It was one year ago when tornadoes tore through Alabama, killing more than two hundred people. The Alabama Public Radio news team revisited many of the people and places you heard about in the hours and days following the storm. This includes Alberta, It was one year ago when tornadoes tore through Alabama, killing more than two hundred people. The Alabama Public Radio news team revisited many of the people and places you heard about in the hours and days following the storm. This includes Alberta, and Phil Campbell, which were both hard hit by the weather. APR also ventured to Greensburg, Kansas, which pioneered many of the "green" post-tornado rebuilding ideas Tuscaloosa may use in the future. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1924933 Today marks one year since the deadly tornadoes that tore across Alabama on April 27th of 2011. We've been revisiting some of the people we spoke to in the hours following the deadly outbreak including residents of the Tuscaloosa community of Alberta. One year later home owners and area businesses are still attempting to rebuild their community. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez revisits Alberta a year after the historic tornado outbreak to find out how this community is making its way back. wual Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010721/mp3/news/podcast/177/1010721.mp3 00:00:00 no Today marks one year since the deadly tornadoes that tore across Alabama on April 27th of 2011. We've been revisiting some of the people we spoke to in the hours following the deadly outbreak including residents of the Tuscaloosa community of Today marks one year since the deadly tornadoes that tore across Alabama on April 27th of 2011. We've been revisiting some of the people we spoke to in the hours following the deadly outbreak including residents of the Tuscaloosa community of Alberta. One year later home owners and area businesses are still attempting to rebuild their community. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez revisits Alberta a year after the historic tornado outbreak to find out how this community is making its way back. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1924789 Today marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through parts of Alabama, including Tuscaloosa. Many storm victims have rebuilt their homes and businesses. But, for some Alabamians, the emotional impact of the storms happens over and over again every day. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports on how survivors continue to cope one year later. wual Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010665/mp3/news/podcast/177/1010665.mp3 00:00:00 no APRIL 27TH TORNADOES, EMOTIONAL IMPACT Today marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through parts of Alabama, including Tuscaloosa. Many storm victims have rebuilt their homes and businesses. But, for some Alabamians, the emotional impact of the storms happens over and over again Today marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through parts of Alabama, including Tuscaloosa. Many storm victims have rebuilt their homes and businesses. But, for some Alabamians, the emotional impact of the storms happens over and over again every day. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports on how survivors continue to cope one year later. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1924430 This week marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through parts of Alabama, including Tuscaloosa. All week long on Alabama Pubic Radio, we'll revisit some of the people we spoke to in the hours following the storm, and look at some of the challenges ahead. That includes Steve Miller, who lost his home in Tuscaloosa's historic Hillcrest district. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin spoke with Miller as he continues to pick up the pieces and rebuild his home and his life. wual Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010517/mp3/news/podcast/177/1010517.mp3 00:00:00 no ALABAMA TORNADOES, APRIL 27 TORNADOES, HILLCREST NEIGHBORHOOD This week marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through parts of Alabama, including Tuscaloosa. All week long on Alabama Pubic Radio, we'll revisit some of the people we spoke to in the hours following the storm, and look at some of the This week marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through parts of Alabama, including Tuscaloosa. All week long on Alabama Pubic Radio, we'll revisit some of the people we spoke to in the hours following the storm, and look at some of the challenges ahead. That includes Steve Miller, who lost his home in Tuscaloosa's historic Hillcrest district. Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin spoke with Miller as he continues to pick up the pieces and rebuild his home and his life. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1924078 All week long Alabama Public Radio has been looking back at the aftermath of the April 27th tornadoes that hit one year ago this Friday. The effects of violent weather are usually obvious, with damage to structures and even the very landscape. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, last year's tornadoes may have left a problem that can cause danger long after the winds died down wual Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010371/mp3/news/podcast/177/1010371.mp3 00:00:00 no ALABAMA PUBLIC RADIO, STAN INGOLD, ALABAMA TORNADO, ALABAMA WILD FIRE All week long Alabama Public Radio has been looking back at the aftermath of the April 27th tornadoes that hit one year ago this Friday. The effects of violent weather are usually obvious, with damage to structures and even the very landscape. All week long Alabama Public Radio has been looking back at the aftermath of the April 27th tornadoes that hit one year ago this Friday. The effects of violent weather are usually obvious, with damage to structures and even the very landscape. Alabama Public Radio's Stan Ingold reports, last year's tornadoes may have left a problem that can cause danger long after the winds died down APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1924027 All week long on Alabama Public Radio, the news department is revisiting the people we heard from in the hours and days following the April 27th tornadoes that struck the state a year ago. Last night, the Tuscaloosa city council approved rezoning in the areas hit hard by the storm. Pending a final vote, this will set the city's rebuilding plan into full motion. APR's Pat Duggins takes us to the small town in Kansas which helped pioneer the "green" rebuilding ideas that may take root here. wual Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010359/mp3/news/podcast/177/1010359.mp3 00:00:00 no All week long on Alabama Public Radio, the news department is revisiting the people we heard from in the hours and days following the April 27th tornadoes that struck the state a year ago. Last night, the Tuscaloosa city council approved rezoning in All week long on Alabama Public Radio, the news department is revisiting the people we heard from in the hours and days following the April 27th tornadoes that struck the state a year ago. Last night, the Tuscaloosa city council approved rezoning in the areas hit hard by the storm. Pending a final vote, this will set the city's rebuilding plan into full motion. APR's Pat Duggins takes us to the small town in Kansas which helped pioneer the "green" rebuilding ideas that may take root here. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1923759 All week on Alabama Public Radio, we're revisiting some of the people we spoke to in the days following the April 27th tornadoes and look at some of challenges ahead. Tuscaloosa wasn't the only city to suffer damage from the storms. The town of Phil Campbell was hit hard as well. A-P-R's Stan Ingold has been to Phil Campbell twice before following last April's tornadoes and he just finished a third trip to check on the little town with two names wual Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010320/mp3/news/podcast/177/1010320.mp3 00:00:00 no ALABAMA PUBLIC RADIO, PHIL CAMPBELL, STAN INGOLD, ALABAMA TORNADO, APRIL 27TH, I'M WITH PHIL All week on Alabama Public Radio, we're revisiting some of the people we spoke to in the days following the April 27th tornadoes and look at some of challenges ahead. Tuscaloosa wasn't the only city to suffer damage from the storms. The All week on Alabama Public Radio, we're revisiting some of the people we spoke to in the days following the April 27th tornadoes and look at some of challenges ahead. Tuscaloosa wasn't the only city to suffer damage from the storms. The town of Phil Campbell was hit hard as well. A-P-R's Stan Ingold has been to Phil Campbell twice before following last April's tornadoes and he just finished a third trip to check on the little town with two names APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1923354 This week marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through Alabama, killing over two hundred people and disrupting the lives of thousands of families. All week long on Alabama Public Radio, we'll revisit many of the people and places you heard from in the hours and days following the storm. APR news director Pat Duggins has this preview... wual Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1010174/mp3/news/podcast/177/1010174.mp3 00:00:00 no TUSCALOOSA, PHIL CAMPBELL This week marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through Alabama, killing over two hundred people and disrupting the lives of thousands of families. All week long on Alabama Public Radio, we'll revisit many of the people and places you This week marks one year since the tornadoes that tore through Alabama, killing over two hundred people and disrupting the lives of thousands of families. All week long on Alabama Public Radio, we'll revisit many of the people and places you heard from in the hours and days following the storm. APR news director Pat Duggins has this preview... APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1919039 Immigration is a hot button issue in Alabama and has conjured up memories of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's. A new graphic novelization from Lila Quintero Weaver combines the two concepts. Darkroom: A Memoir in Black And White chronicles the Quinteros immigration from Argentina to Marion, Alabama in the early 60s right in the middle of the civil rights movement. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez had a chance to talk to Weaver about her book and trhe current immigration issue. wual Fri, 06 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1008969/mp3/news/podcast/177/1008969.mp3 00:00:00 no Immigration is a hot button issue in Alabama and has conjured up memories of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's. A new graphic novelization from Lila Quintero Weaver combines the two concepts. Darkroom: A Memoir in Black And White chronicles Immigration is a hot button issue in Alabama and has conjured up memories of the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's. A new graphic novelization from Lila Quintero Weaver combines the two concepts. Darkroom: A Memoir in Black And White chronicles the Quinteros immigration from Argentina to Marion, Alabama in the early 60s right in the middle of the civil rights movement. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez had a chance to talk to Weaver about her book and trhe current immigration issue. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1917076 The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tuscaloosa County Schools will allow its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students to attend prom with same-sex dates. The school district also agreed to allow students to wear clothing with slogans supporting LGBT people. The district's statement follows a letter the SPLC sent to school officials in January on behalf of Brookwood High School student Elizabeth Garrett. APR's Maggie Martin talks with SPLC'S lead attorney, Sam Wolfe, about the situation. wual Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1008179/mp3/news/podcast/177/1008179.mp3 00:00:00 no SOTUHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER, TUSCALOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tuscaloosa County Schools will allow its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students to attend prom with same-sex dates. The school district also agreed to allow students to wear clothing with slogans The Southern Poverty Law Center says Tuscaloosa County Schools will allow its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students to attend prom with same-sex dates. The school district also agreed to allow students to wear clothing with slogans supporting LGBT people. The district's statement follows a letter the SPLC sent to school officials in January on behalf of Brookwood High School student Elizabeth Garrett. APR's Maggie Martin talks with SPLC'S lead attorney, Sam Wolfe, about the situation. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1914593 Think about your most memorable homework session in school. It might have been a book report, or a science project. But, it probably doesn't hold a candle to work done by one group of students at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. These young people study cyber crimes, and their homework assignment was to help the FBI crack an international case. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with Gary Warner, the director of UAB's Computer forensics program. wual Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1007205/mp3/news/podcast/177/1007205.mp3 00:00:00 no Think about your most memorable homework session in school. It might have been a book report, or a science project. But, it probably doesn't hold a candle to work done by one group of students at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. These Think about your most memorable homework session in school. It might have been a book report, or a science project. But, it probably doesn't hold a candle to work done by one group of students at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. These young people study cyber crimes, and their homework assignment was to help the FBI crack an international case. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with Gary Warner, the director of UAB's Computer forensics program. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1912358 Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez talks with APR reporter Stan Ingold about last night's Republican rally in Birmingham ahead of Alabama's primary election. Stan spent the day at the event, attended by candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. Ryan and Stan discuss all four of the GOP presidential candidates and what Alabama's primary could mean for the parties eventual nominee. wual Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1006437/mp3/news/podcast/177/1006437.mp3 00:00:00 no ELECTIONS 2012 Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez talks with APR reporter Stan Ingold about last night's Republican rally in Birmingham ahead of Alabama's primary election. Stan spent the day at the event, attended by candidates Newt Gingrich and Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez talks with APR reporter Stan Ingold about last night's Republican rally in Birmingham ahead of Alabama's primary election. Stan spent the day at the event, attended by candidates Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum. Ryan and Stan discuss all four of the GOP presidential candidates and what Alabama's primary could mean for the parties eventual nominee. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1912185 Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin talks with APR reporter Stan Ingold about last night's Republican rally in Birmingham ahead of Alabama's primary election. Stan spent the day at the event, which featured comments by Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, and supporters of Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. wual Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1006357/mp3/news/podcast/177/1006357.mp3 00:00:00 no APR MARTN INGOLD GOP REPUBLICAN Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin talks with APR reporter Stan Ingold about last night's Republican rally in Birmingham ahead of Alabama's primary election. Stan spent the day at the event, which featured comments by Newt Gingrich Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin talks with APR reporter Stan Ingold about last night's Republican rally in Birmingham ahead of Alabama's primary election. Stan spent the day at the event, which featured comments by Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum, and supporters of Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1912053 Republican Presidential contender Rick Santorum stopped by Tuscaloosa ahead of Tuesday's primary election in Alabama, and Mississippi. The former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator pressed the flesh at Dreamland Bar-B-que, as voters prepared to head the polls. Alabama Public Radio's Pat Duggins reports... wual Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1006337/mp3/news/podcast/177/1006337.mp3 00:00:00 no APR DUGGINS SANTORUM Republican Presidential contender Rick Santorum stopped by Tuscaloosa ahead of Tuesday's primary election in Alabama, and Mississippi. The former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator pressed the flesh at Dreamland Bar-B-que, as voters prepared to head the Republican Presidential contender Rick Santorum stopped by Tuscaloosa ahead of Tuesday's primary election in Alabama, and Mississippi. The former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator pressed the flesh at Dreamland Bar-B-que, as voters prepared to head the polls. Alabama Public Radio's Pat Duggins reports... APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1911521 This year's South by Southwest Film Festival will feature a documentary from Alabama. And, it's about a subject that audiences can really sink their teeth into. University of Alabama film producer Andy Grace and his wife decided to only eat foods grown here in the State, and to make a film about it. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with Grace about "Eating Alabama" and how the project changed during the four years it took to finish it... wual Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1006118/mp3/news/podcast/177/1006118.mp3 00:00:00 no This year's South by Southwest Film Festival will feature a documentary from Alabama. And, it's about a subject that audiences can really sink their teeth into. University of Alabama film producer Andy Grace and his wife decided to only eat This year's South by Southwest Film Festival will feature a documentary from Alabama. And, it's about a subject that audiences can really sink their teeth into. University of Alabama film producer Andy Grace and his wife decided to only eat foods grown here in the State, and to make a film about it. Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez spoke with Grace about "Eating Alabama" and how the project changed during the four years it took to finish it... APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1907664 It's been nearly two years since the disastrous Gulf oil spill threatened the five Gulf Coast states. Now the states are getting their day in court next Monday. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has been appointed coordinating counsel for the Gulf Coast states. Strange talked with Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez about the case and what he hopes the outcome will be. wual Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1004860/mp3/news/podcast/177/1004860.mp3 00:00:00 no It's been nearly two years since the disastrous Gulf oil spill threatened the five Gulf Coast states. Now the states are getting their day in court next Monday. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has been appointed coordinating counsel for It's been nearly two years since the disastrous Gulf oil spill threatened the five Gulf Coast states. Now the states are getting their day in court next Monday. Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange has been appointed coordinating counsel for the Gulf Coast states. Strange talked with Alabama Public Radio's Ryan Vasquez about the case and what he hopes the outcome will be. APR News Staff http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1907132 A biologist at the University of Alabama is taking a new approach to understanding heart disease. The research involves comparing the human heart to that of the Burmese python. As Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports, medical experts say the research deserves serious consideration. wual Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT bcain@apr.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wual/.jukebox/media/wual/1004667/mp3/news/podcast/177/1004667.mp3 00:00:00 no STEPHEN SECOR, UA BIOLOGY, HUMAN HEART DISEASE A biologist at the University of Alabama is taking a new approach to understanding heart disease. The research involves comparing the human heart to that of the Burmese python. As Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports, medical experts say A biologist at the University of Alabama is taking a new approach to understanding heart disease. The research involves comparing the human heart to that of the Burmese python. As Alabama Public Radio's Maggie Martin reports, medical experts say the research deserves serious consideration. APR News Staff 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