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Cheerleading, dance and Big Al: An inside look into The University of Alabama’s spirit squads
I got the amazing opportunity to speak with Jennifer Thrasher, the director of spirit programs at The University of Alabama ahead of the 2024 Iron Bowl to discuss what all goes into the UA Cheer, Dance, and Big Al programs. Read here.
Whimsicality and culture make headway in Northport & Kentuck with artist Abi Brewer
I interviewed local artist Abi Brewer ahead of the annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts. This feature story focuses on Brewer as an artist, her upbringing, and where she gets her inspiration from for her art. Read here.
Grammy-award winning artist brings music celebrating Black heritage to Birmingham
Grammy award winning artist Lalah Hathaway, daughter of Donny Hathaway speaks about her newest album VANTABLACK which is centered around her Black heritage and Black culture ahead of her VANTABLACK Tour that started in Birmingham, AL. Read here.
Birmingham Museum of Art’s new exhibition brings magic of Disney to the Magic City
I had the opportunity to take a private tour of the Birmingham Museum of Art to preview their "Heroes and Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume Exhibit." The exhibit featured Disney costumes from films such as Beauty and the Beast, 101 Dalmatians, and Cinderella. After doing the tour, I put together a long form feature story. Read and listen here.
GOP Presidential candidate Samuel Ronan gives one-on-one interview with APR
An exclusive interview with republican presidential election candidate Sam Ronan. Ronan previously ran for Ohio Senate as an independent candidate in 2022 and in 2023 he announced his intent to run for President on the republican while platforming several traditionally democratic issues in his campaign. Read here.
New report: Medicaid expansion would help Alabama workforce and economy
After Alabama scaled back COVID-19 policies causing many Alabamians to fall into the healthcare coverage gap, a 2023 report done by Community Catalyst found that if Alabama expanded Medicaid to fill the healthcare gap it would bolster not only the economy, but the workforce as well. Read here.
