Viewpoint Alabama

The Alabama Law Enforement Agency's Trooper Justin O'Neal dispells common myths of the road here in Alabama.

Host of the Podcast “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children.” Joie Duffy Rice tells us about what her historical research into this institution near Montgomery has uncovered. She also asks Alabama residents to reach out to her with more information they can use to better understand what went on in this place and possibly solve the disappearance of many children who went missing 6+ decades ago.

4-H has a program called “Changemakers” which seeks to unite young people with older people to improve Tech-literacy. Agent Allie Griner County Extension agent for 4-H explains the efforts being made by Alabama A&M, Auburn and Tuskegee University to reach people in Alabama’s poorest rural communities in hopes this will improve employment and reduce poverty.

Just in time for Tax season we are joined in studio by James E. Dorsey, Special agent in charge of the Atlanta field office of the IRS for criminal investigations. Agent Dorsey explains why its important this time of year to watch out for scams and scammers. Its also important that you are accurate in your reporting for both your personal and business taxes. Agent Dorsey explains the things the IRS does to make sure everyone is playing by the same rules when it comes to taxes.

The Regional Director for the US Department of Health and Human Services for Region 4 (The Southeast, including Alabama) joins us on Viewpoint to explain why getting vaccinated, especially with the newest Bivalent Covid Vaccine is the best way to prevent serious illness resulted from Covid during the holidays in Alabama.

Traveling Registered Nurse Trish Palmer has a message for Millennials during this Holiday Season, don’t ignore the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Trish explains that the prime time in life this disease presents itself is between 25 and 30 and many younger people ignore the symptoms. She says early diagnosis and starting a long term treatment plan is the best way to slow the progression of the illness.

Human Trafficking is a form of modern day slavery that occurs in every state of the union, including Alabama. An organization called “The Well-House” creates a safe place for women and girls who are a victim of Human trafficking and prostitution. They strive to help break the cycle of harm and introduce these victims to a new life. Slade Smith is the President of the Junior Board of the Well House and he joins us on Viewpoint to talk about what they are doing for these women and girls in the state of Alabama, as well as what our listeners can do to help them rase awareness and funds.

The Jimmy Hale mission has been serving the people of Birmingham who are in need since 1944. We talk with Perryn Carroll about the mission’s services, needs and vision for the Birmingham community as we go into the holiday season and beyond.

Following the Tuesday Midterm General election and the election of Katie Britt to the US Senate to represent Alabama, Viewpoint talks about her Agenda to help represent Alabama in Washington and work with Sen Tommy Tuberville.
Then just in time for Veterans day, a Non-profit program that helps with job placement for Vets that seeks to match their skills learned during their service with the private sector. Brantlee Underhill is the Managing Director of the Project Management Institute. She explains what their program offers Vets who are leaving service and rejoining civilian life.