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Sally9258/FlickrPuppy mills are often found in remote areas because of the space required for so many dogs, but Chihuahuas are so small they don't need so much room! -
On this week’s Keepin’ It Real, Cam has a message for parents whose children are playing high school sports as his youngest children enter their final year of high school. Every high school sport is suffering from a shortage of officials and referees. Zip it, he says, please just zip it.
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On this week's Keepin' It Real, there are some arrogant folks showing up in Cam’s life these days. They don't’ commiserate with Cam’s struggles, they gloat. -
Sports Minded host Brittany Young sits down with Tiffany Willis to talk about her officiating career - the sports she's called, the roles she's held, the opportunities that are available, and the pros and cons of the field. Willis is a former official for the West Central Alabama Association and the Baton Rouge Association where she spent five seasons. She's currently a member of the West Virginia Football Association and the ODAC/USA South DIII conference. At the collegiate level, she's worked the line of scrimmage, primarily as the head line judge. This year, she'll be on the opposite side working line judge. -
"Shantay, you stay!" B-Bob's Downtown in Mobile is a popular stop for touring drag performers, including contestants on the iconic reality TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race." Jerry Ehlen owns the nightclub, which is one of the longest operating gay bars in Alabama. He talks with with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about LGBTQ+ life in the Port City, the popularity of drag along the Gulf Coast and misconceptions about queer acceptance in Alabama. -
This week on StoryCorps, journalist Cindy Fisher describes the way her personal and professional lives interact as she balances the responsibilities of parenting two children and operating a local newspaper. -
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The Bull Terrier has a distinctive look - strong and high energy, but generally friendly and playful! Although originally bred for bull baiting and fighting in the 1800s, the breed is now popular as a pet. -
On this week’s Keepin It Real, Cam and his family grieve the loss of their family pet. It was sudden. Their dog, Lucy, was with them for nine and a half years and they buried her late at night in the back yard.
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Alabama Public Radio presents local writers reading their own works! The Alabama Writers Wednesday Night Showcase puts a spotlight on emerging voices in Alabama’s literary world. The fifth and final episode features Cam Marston reading Hummingbird, where a middle-aged man is caught between the simplicity and beauty a tropical paradise and his former obligations back home. -
Restaurants & businesses in the Magic City are getting a digital dose of fame! Birmingham native and foodie LaDarrius Hutcherson, a.k.a. LHUT, talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about the power of social media. Plus, hear about his process for crafting creative content— and the collab with Jake's Soul Food Cafe to release his very own LHUT Meal! -
Previously on StoryCorps, LaShanda Warren-Barnes reflected on her family's role in her choosing a career in criminal justice. Now she's back to share some of the things she's learned while working in the courthouse.
