Lacey Alexander
Morning Edition HostLacey Alexander rejoins the Alabama Public Radio family from intern to Morning Edition Host after two and a half years with Mississippi Public Broadcasting. There, she served as a general assignment reporter before becoming a host and producer for various local talk shows and podcasts. A proud alumna of both Troy University (BS Journalism, BS Theatre) and The University of Alabama (MA Journalism), she completed public radio internships at both her educational institutions and credits them with all she knows and loves about the medium. When not talking into a mic, she enjoys spending time with her partner Meghan and their very cute dogs Harley, Daisy and Ethel Mae.
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In today's episode, Lacey sits down with Dr. Thomas Weida, associate dean for clinical affairs for the College of Community Health Sciences at Alabama, and chief medical officer for the University Medical Center. Dr. Weida gives listeners a 101-class on Insurance; how it works, why it can get complicated, and what patients can do when they need a little help. -
Episode 3 of Simplified is all about microplastics! Host Lacey Alexander is joined by Dr. Jason Bara, a professor at Alabama and the co-director of the Polymers and Soft Materials Research Center. Dr. Bara’s research group is focused on development of advanced polymer materials, processes for clean energy production, and more.
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In our second episode, Lacey sits down with Dr. Michael Innis-Jiménez, an American Studies professor at The University of Alabama. His research is predominantly on how Latino communities function within the United States, making him the perfect guest to discuss the island of Puerto Rico and it's (legal and emotional) relationship to the US!
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"Simplified" is a new interview-style show from APR where Morning Edition host Lacey Alexander takes complex topics and breaks them down so that everyone can better understand them. Her first guest is Dr. Dena Mitchell, CPA from Troy University. She and Lacey talk all about income taxes-- the long forms, the IRS, the credits, and more.
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While Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer is hoping to send a message during the Crimson Tide’s season opener against FSU next month, Texas is the preseason favorite to take home all the marbles and win the Southeastern Conference championship. The Longhorns, with quarterback Arch Manning leading the team, garnered the most votes from the media during this week’s SEC media days. Texas received ninety six of the two hundred and four votes to claim the title on December 6 in Atlanta. -
Every day, when graduate student Caitlin Hicks comes home to her apartment, the first thing she hears is the barking of Theo, her Pomeranian and her emotional support animal. Theo’s barking may be too loud or annoying for some, but for Caitlin, this is a comforting reminder that she is not alone -
The World Games are underway in Birmingham after a year-long delay due to COVID-19. -
The Alabama attorney who represented Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior and Rosa Parks now wears the Presidential Medal of Freedom. -
June is Pride month in Alabama. Members of the state’s LGBTQ community and their supporters will gather in Birmingham for a weekend celebration be called Pride Fest. The nonprofit Central Alabama Pride organizes the event every June to celebrate LGBTQ people in Birmingham. -
The Alabama National Cemetery is hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremony. The event includes wreaths and flags which are laid on graves of fallen veterans by family members and volunteers from the community. There will also be a military aircraft flyover, a rifle salute, and the playing of taps
