This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, concern over the emerging Delta variant of Covid tops the list, especially when Alabama has one of the two lowest state vaccination rates in the U.S.

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 aftermath of Tropical Storm Claudette. And the wildcard is about some tasty bugs!

Slocomb, Alabama, is known worldwide for its famous tomatoes. Mayor Rob Hinson talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about the popular tomatoes that have been part of the town's history since its founding as an agricultural hot spot in 1901. This program is part of our Towns and Byways series on In Focus.

Sergeant James Holmes of the Alabama National Guard's 151st Army Band, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the band's history dating back to the Civil War. The ensemble, Echelon Winds, will perform at a concert under the stars July 2nd at Dothan Area Botanical Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Sergeant Holmes played the trumpet and was the arranger for "God Bless America" and "Taps."

Paul Pierce, Producing Artistic Director of the Springer Opera House, the State Theatre of Georgia, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the founding of the famous theater in 1871 in Columbus, Georgia. This is part one of a two-part interview.

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, the prospect for special legislative sessions 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 Alabama prisons.  And the wildcard is about a four-footed thief!

Larry Caver, President of the Old Autauga Historical Society, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the early settlers of Autauga County, a county that is older than the state of Alabama. This is the second of a two-part interview in the Towns and Byways series on In Focus.

Naturalist Sy Montgomery of New Hampshire talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about her experience helping raise two baby hummingbirds.  Sy is a best-selling author of twenty nonfiction books for adults and children.  Her new book is "The Hummingbird's Gift, Wonder, Beauty, and Renewal on Wings."

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Television's Carolyn Hutcheson, concern over a possible spike in Covid-19 cases following the Memorial Day weekend tops the list.