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The Trump administration has cut or frozen up to $177 billion in federal grants since the president took office for his second term, according to a tracking tool released Wednesday by a pro-democracy nonprofit and a group of researchers and scientists. Last summer, frozen funding for schools in Alabama generated headlines.
We are honored to feature exclusive artwork by Huntsville artist Guadalupe Lanning Robinson—whose work bridges her Mexican heritage with Southern roots—on the latest APR collectors mug. Donate $15/month or $180 one-time at APR.org between Sept 9–18 to secure yours while supplies last!
News & Commentaries From APR
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This week, Don reviews Hermits Die on Thursday: Stories of Appalachia and the Dark Ages by Gregory Ariail. -
A 2016 investigation by the Alabama Public Radio news team may be getting a fresh look as Governor Kay Ivey considers the fate of two dozen people sentenced to death through the state’s now abolished policy known as “judicial override.” -
The Crimson Tide saw some improvement in the AP Top 25 following a 45-17 come from behind win over Kentucky. But, it was the earthquake at the top of college football that may be remembered this week. -
Keelon Russell threw for 188 yards and a touchdown to help No. 12 Alabama beat Kentucky 45-17 on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Russell overcame two interceptions in the first half as the Crimson Tide (2-0) overcame a 17-13 halftime deficit, outscoring the Wildcats (1-1) 32-0 in the second half -
Roselle, a trained guide dog, was afraid of thunder, but on 9/11 she led her blind human down a staircase of more than 1,400 steps in the North Tower and out to safety. In the process she encouraged many humans to keep going until they also were out of the building. She was declared a hero - and rightly so!! -
Alabama handled life on the road far better in Kalen DeBoer’s second season than his first. After going 2-3 in true road games in 2024, the Crimson Tide improved to 5-1 last season. Now, Kentucky awaits as 12th-ranked Alabama’s first road test of 2026. -
On this week's Keepin' It Real, Cam sat in a church fundraising meeting and pitched drawing the termites as the devil himself. It did not go over the way he'd hoped. -
“It’s one thing to see it dimensionally on a TV. But, when you get there, all your senses are aware of what’s going on…smell…sight…taste…feeling,” said Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack said about the 9/11 attacks, back in 2021. -
Southeastern Conference leaders met by video conference on Thursday without holding a vote on LSU's membership. The SEC had threatened as part of a federal lawsuit against LSU to take such a vote earlier in the week. -
University presidents representing the Southeastern Conference reportedly still plan to meet today. The gathering was initially to consider possibly expelling LSU, which was considering the inclusion of two former college players who signed contracts with the NFL. Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin, who had previously worked as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator at Alabama under Nick Saban, was viewed by a key instigator of the controversy. -
Quilt-lovers, assemble! The 5th Annual Airing of the Quilts Festival is coming back to Gee's Bend on Saturday, October 3rd. In this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, Keya Nkonoki from the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy talks about the signature celebration. Hear how the generations-old art form is inspiring younger generations to pick up a needle and thread. Plus, the secret backroad routes to visit Alberta year-round, local museum exhibits, and how Gee's Bend quilts went global! -
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference may meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team’s roster this season. Published reports say the SEC is laying the blame at the feet of former Alabama assistant coach Lane Kiffin who now leads the Tigers, and LSU leadership for allegedly failing to manage the program.
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"Simplified" is an interview-style show where Morning Edition host Lacey Alexander takes complex topics and breaks them down so that everyone can better understand them. She enlists a new academic in the state of Alabama every week to simplify a big idea-- whether it's science, economics, media or anything in between.
Sports Minded podcast with host Brittany Young features interviews with coaches, athletes and sports personnel. Insight, commentary and analysis on professional, collegiate and high school sports can be heard here.
Speaking of Pets with host Mindy Norton is a commentary for people who care about pets and want to celebrate that special relationship between humans and animal companions.
Quick-Fire Quips is centered around people who stand out in Alabama. Host Baillee Majors presents guests with a questionnaire of playful personal questions and questions about the Yellowhammer State.
Alabama is known for football and white barbecue sauce. But we’re also making our mark in science, literature and the arts—and we helped put astronauts on the moon! Join APR news director Pat Duggins as he takes up topics like this with interviews on APR Notebook.
Dr. Don Noble, specializing in Southern and American literature, gives his weekly review on the work of Alabama’s finest authors.
StoryCorps episodes show a candid, unscripted conversation between two people about love, loss, family, friendship and everything else in between. These stories are from Selma, where APR recently hosted the Airstream portable studio.
Host Cam Marston brings fun weekly commentaries on generational and demographic trends to provide new ways to interpret the changing world around us.
Coffee & History brings you weekly conversations with fascinating figures in the historical community. Each Sunday morning, Rebecca Todd Minder, Susan E. Reynolds and Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie, explore and share the stories that shape Alabama.
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Telling the story of 9/11 has become the labor of U.S. schools now that about 1/3 of Americans weren’t yet born on Sept. 11, 2001. The Associated Press has found that a growing majority of states — at least 40 — now expect or suggest that public schools address 9/11 in some way. The AP analyzed how this story is told on a state by state basis, including here in Alabama. -
The state of Alabama is preparing to send out its mail-in ballots tomorrow, with five more states scheduled to do likewise next week. The Trump administration renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms. -
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Alabama’s first possession seemed a little shaky during Saturday’s season opener against East Carolina. But after that, the Crimson Tide bounced back to a forty eight to ten victory over the Pirates. Star wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams dropped two passes in the first half and quarterback Keelon Russell fumbled in the second half. -
Football is a challenge for pet lovers. We want to spend time with our furry friends but we can't miss the game! -
Former Alabama assistant coach Lane Kiffin has reportedly backed off his plan to add two former college players with ties to the NFL onto his 2026 football roster. However, a court ruling this week may mean the controversy is far from over. -
The widow of an Alabama airman killed on a combat mission in the Middle East said it took a viral social media post to get resolution from the Pentagon on issues related to her husband's benefits and basic pay months after his death. -
LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. The "paint or get off the ladder" point is expected today when Kiffin submits his football team roster to the SEC. -
The U.S. House is considering a bill that could impact the Foster Care system in Alabama and around the nation. It has to do with recruiting families to take in children who need a place to call home. APR Student intern Sarah Murph has more on what this legislation could mean here in Alabama. -
The forecast in Alabama calls for highs in the mid to upper nineties for the coming days. And, A new study shows how families in the state are paying the cost when it comes to keeping their homes cool. Power Choice Texas ranks Alabama as the seventh worst state in the country for air conditioning expense.
