This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, the Alabama Legislature's first two weeks of activity were highlighted.

On this week's Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson headlines about the lottery proposal in the Alabama Legislature. And the wildcard is about a lawyer who says he's not a cat.

Literacy is the path to education, and many of Alabama's children need help with their reading skills. Troy University Assistant Professor of Education Dee Bennett and her friend, business owner Monica Anderson Young, talk with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about the new mascot for Literacy - Short the Squirrel.

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, the opportunity for more Alabama citizens to receive the Covid-19 vaccination tops the list.

On this week's Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson headlines about Governor Ivey's State of the State address, prison leases, and lottery proposals.

Rick Dildine, Artistic Director of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, host of In Focus, about the new ASF Play Club, featuring virtual discussions of plays and playwrights led by theater professionals and scholars.

"Celebrating Leadership and Legacy" on Feb. 5th is a virtual event to be presented by Troy University and the City of Troy, Alabama. Open to everyone, Chairperson Mary J. Griffin talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about the Advisory Board's vision in presenting the conference this year. Keynote speaker will be business leader Dr. Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson.

Historian and author Richard Bailey reminisces about the thirty-six years of tours he has led in Montgomery, many of the tours led with the late historian Mary Ann Neeley. For Black History Month, he talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about the tours he will lead of Oakwood Cemetery on Feb. 20 and Lincoln Cemetery on Feb. 27, sponsored by Landmarks Foundation.

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, the opening of the Alabama Legislature's regular session February 2nd tops the list.

On this week's Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson headlines about the Fultondale tornado, as well as the Coronavirus vaccine availability.  And the wildcard is about a Lost and Found kitty!  Join us to wrap up the week's news.