Alabama Public Radio is a network of public radio stations based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that serves roughly the western half of the state of Alabama with classical, folk, jazz, and nostalgic music programs, as well as local news and news and feature programs from National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and American Public Media networks.

3 days ago · The acting attorney general moved on Monday to fire several Justice Department officials who worked on the federal criminal investigations into President Donald Trump, according to two department officials familiar with the matter. In termination letters sent to more than a dozen officials, acting ...

Jan 17, 2025 · The Pitt on Max is a show about an emergency room in Pittsburgh, which is part of why it's called "The Pitt." As a '90s kid, I'm never mad at Noah Wyle employment. He plays the head doctor and every episode is an hour at his ER during one day. The whole season is going to add up to 24 hours.

Dec 29, 2024 · The year is coming to an end and with it, many lessons were learned. Some of which could have altered how we move forward into the new year. NPR listeners provide insight on their lessons from 2024.

4 days ago · A federal judge on Monday lifted travel restrictions imposed last week on the founder of the far-right Oath Keepers extremist group, Stewart Rhodes, that barred him from entering Washington, D.C. and the U.S. Capitol or its grounds without the court's permission. Rhodes was convicted of seditious ...

Jan 9, 2025 · News from Alabama Public Radio is a public service in association with the University of Alabama. We depend on your help to keep our programming on the air and online. Please consider supporting the news you rely on with a donation today.Every contribution, no matter the size, propels our vital coverage.

3 days ago · The books The First State of Being and Chooch Helped have won the Newbery and the Caldecott awards, respectively — the biggest honors in children's literature. The awards were announced Monday morning at the American Library Association's annual Youth Media Awards. The First State of Being, by ...

3 days ago · Here's a one-sentence review: The new film about Saturday Night Live's five-decade history of (mostly) live musical performances kicks off with the best opening to a music-centered documentary I have ever seen.. Directed by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon bandleader and legendary DJ Questlove, with producers RadicalMedia, Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music starts with an ...

Dec 30, 2024 · News from Alabama Public Radio is a public service in association with the University of Alabama. We depend on your help to keep our programming on the air and online. Please consider supporting the news you rely on with a donation today.Every contribution, no matter the size, propels our vital coverage.

Jan 7, 2025 · Johnson said Carter — who became president when the now-speaker was four years old — is the first president he remembers. "President Carter's life, his selfless service, his fight against cancer and his lasting contributions to his fellow man are all truly remarkable, whether he was in the White House or in his post presidential years," Johnson said.