Today’s In Focus features a conversation with naturalist Kelly Reetz, assistant superintendent at Gulf State Park. Her favorite season at the park is winter, with all the wildlife!
Gulf State Park – TPR’s In Focus – Jan 28, 2026
Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation Program
As AnnaBrooke Rainey reports, changes are incoming as Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has approved $203,404,327 in funding for Alabama’s first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program.
You can read the written version of this story here:
https://www.tropnews.com/post/changes-incoming-following-alabama-s-new-rural-health-transformation-program
Alabama’s First Families – TPR’s In Focus – Jan 27, 2026
The first settlers who arrived in Alabama before statehood have been documented by the Alabama Genealogical Society and recognized by Governor Ivey.
Immigration – TPR’s In Focus – Jan 23, 2026
On today’s Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal, discusses a house bill that would expand Alabama’s law enforcement power on immigration in partnership with Homeland Security and ICE.
The Talk of TROY – “Baptist Health Partnership and ‘Epiphany'” – January 23rd, 2026
Troy University is working with Baptist Health to create the new Licensed Practical Nurse-to-Registered Nurse Bridge Program.
And, a TROY theatre student has written a monologue for a major regional theatre in Virginia.
Travels with Darley – TPR’s In Focus – Jan 22, 2026
Darley Newman visits In Focus to share her Alabama travel and food adventure, as we preview her upcoming special on Alabama Public Television.
BirdNote Pt. 1 – TPR’s In Focus – Jan 21, 2026
On today’s In Focus, BirdNote’s senior audio producer, Mark Bramhill, discusses the joy of birding and shares an inside look at how the program is produced.
Naturalist William Bartram – TPR’s In Focus – Jan 20, 2026
As we celebrate America’s 250th on In Focus, Dr. Mark Wilson discusses the journey of a young Quaker naturalist, William Bartram, and the plants that connect him to Alabama, Georgia, and Florida today.
Leaders are Proactive and Reflective – Culture and Belonging – Jan 2026
On this episode, Dr. Kerry Palmer shares how his experience working in K-12 education, particularly as a band director, changed his approach to leadership. And we’ll talk about what we can do to promote a sense of belonging in higher education.
Homeland Security – TPR’s In Focus – Jan 16, 2026
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal, discusses Senator Katie Britt’s role in funding the Department of Homeland Security. And the Wildcard is about some really smart dogs!