Sports Minded host Brittany Young sits down with guest J.J. Nelson Sr. to talk about his time as a standout athlete at Midfield High School, his experience on the gridiron at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and in the NFL, and his short stint coaching at Rice University. Nelson has now transitioned into coaching for the San Tan Youth Football League and doing speed and agility training in Arizona.

On this Week's Keepin' It Real, Cam is tired of people not from Alabama degrading and belittling our state, but in this certain case, Cam says, we might deserve it.

142 years young! Grab your black cap and necktie— we're talking all about Mobile's legendary Excelsior Band. The country's oldest marching jazz band is led by Hosea London. He chats with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about preserving that beautiful, traditional jazz sound! Plus, the big beach debate (Gulf Shores vs Orange Beach), what's an acceptable dish for a potluck in the Port City and how the Yellowhammer State can make some progress.

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? In APR’s new series Deck the South, Digital Content Reporter and Producer Aydan Conchin takes you on a tour of Alabama’s most dazzling holiday traditions. From twinkling lights and ice rinks to parades and small-town celebrations, Deck the South highlights the magic, community, and Southern charm that make this season shine across the Yellowhammer State.

This week on StoryCorps, Robert Kelley and his son-in-law Paul Wilkerson discuss the history of the Tally-Ho Restaurant in Selma, Alabama and the legacy of an incredible employee.

This week, Don reviews Laying Autumn’s Dust: A Southern Tragedy About Betrayal, Revenge, and Murder by Mark L. Brooks.

Finally, there's a day that encourages you to take your dog with you on a shopping expedition, showing support for pet-friendly stores and businesses!

Are traditions the same thing as routines, but they're just done less frequently, and if the tradition is both loved and hated, what does that mean? On today's Keepin' It Real, Cam shares that he does, indeed, both love and hate them.

Ready to get in the holiday spirit? In APR’s new series Deck the South, Digital Content Reporter and Producer Aydan Conchin takes you on a tour of Alabama’s most dazzling holiday traditions. From twinkling lights and ice rinks to parades and small-town celebrations, Deck the South highlights the magic, community, and Southern charm that make this season shine across the Yellowhammer State.

Ever see the guy in the red-striped poncho and luchador mask at Bama games? That's Nacho Alabama, and he's talking on Quick-Fire Quips! Host Baillee Majors sits down with the Crimson Tide super fan to talk about his signature look and why his heart belongs in Bryant-Denny Stadium. Plus, Nacho dishes on his legendary potluck dish, "Redneck Sushi," his strict game-day rituals... and the top thing (well, two top things) on his ultimate bucket list!