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Margie Weisman Gives Advice on Dealing with Loose Dogs
Air Date: February 1, 2012
Walking two large dogs can be challenging especially when they're approached by a dog not on a leash. Therapy Partners and Kind Hearts Behavior Center's Margie Weisman has advice on how to handle the situation.

HSO Music Director and Conductor Gregory Vajda talks about his Barbie Blue Overture Fantasy
Air Date: January 20, 2012
On Saturday January 21st, the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra presents "Barbie Blue Meets the Firebird," a concert featuring works of Weber, Mendelssohn and Stravinsky. The program opens with the world premiere of Gregory Vajda's Barbie Blue Overture Fantasy. Maestro Vajda talked with Ginny Kennedy about the creation of his new work.

Gregory Vajda talks about the HSO's Sunday concert
Air Date: January 6, 2012
Sunday at 3:30, The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra presents its second casual classics concert at the Thurber Fine Arts Center on Randolph School's Garth Road Campus. On the program, two of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos and Stravinsky's Dumbarton Oaks -- a piece inspired in part by Bach.

Training your new puppy
Air Date: January 4, 2012
Did you get a puppy for Christmas? Margie Wiesman of Therapy Partners and Kind Hearts Behavior Center says it's time to start training.

WLRH News: Ginny Kennedy for Best Anchor
Air Date: December 31, 2011
Ginny Kennedy is WLRH’s morning news anchor and also serves as one of the station’s classical music hosts. WLRH is dedicated to supporting community service and arts in the Tennessee Valley and listeners frequently hear Ginny interview guests from North Alabama and around the world to talk about local issues and upcoming events. Ginny also showed her toughness and dedication in the days following the April 27th tornados when power was knocked out across the entire city of Huntsville and was recognized by National Public Radio for her efforts. This award entry includes samples of interviews, news stories and newscasts and program breaks. No breaks from WLRH’s tornado coverage was included as the station was operating under emergency power and could not record its broadcasts.

WLRH News: Kathryn Remembered for Best Documentary
Air Date: December 31, 2011
Kathryn Tucker Windham was one of the South’s first female reporters and a civic leader during violent times of segregation in Selma, Alabama. She was an award-winning photographer and journalist, and the author of more than 30 books, including a beloved series of Southern ghost stories that has haunted generations of children all over the world. In her later years, she became known as a master storyteller and humanitarian. For more than 20 years, her commentaries have aired on WLRH as part of the station’s Sundial Writer’s Corner. Mrs. Windham passed away in the summer of 2011. WLRH listeners gathered at the Huntsville Public Library to share their memories and to preserve their own oral histories as part of WLRH’s Save-A-Story project. The documentary included in this award entry was produced using some of those memories, including a never before told story of how Mrs. Windham helped integrate Selma’s Chamber of Commerce. The documentary drew an extremely positive response from listeners and fans all over the world.

WLRH News: Makeshift Sledding
Air Date: December 31, 2011
Huntsville was struck by historic storms twice in 2011. In April, three waves of deadly tornado wreaked widespread destruction, shutting down the region’s power grid for several days. In January, a massive winter storm shut down major roadways, schools and community services. But as Ginny Kennedy discovered, there were some people making the best of the icy conditions …

WLRH News: School Resumes Amid Storm Recovery
Air Date: December 31, 2011
Yesterday, Madison County schools opened for the first time since Alabama was struck by deadly tornados last Wednesday. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill reports that could be critical in helping families get their lives back on track …

WLRH News: Stars Shine During Recovery Effort
Air Date: December 31, 2011
The Huntsville Stars baseball team hoped to lift spirits in the Tennessee Valley by hosting a storm relief benefit yesterday. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill reports hundreds of people turned out to enjoy a free game and remember how to have fun …

Margie Wiesman Talks Cats and Christmas
Air Date: December 7, 2011
Cats can get themselves into a lot of trouble, especially at Christmas. Therapy Partner's Margie Wiesman has some suggestions for keeping our kitties safe over the holidays.

WLRH News: Huntsville Community Chorus' Christmas Concert
Air Date: December 2, 2011
Billy Orton talks about the Chorus' performance at Latham United Methodist Church. The concert begins at 7 PM tonight.

WLRH News: Alabama Water Watch Marks 20 Years
Air Date: November 9, 2011
Alabama is rich in water resources with more than 77-thousand miles of streams. Alabama Water Watch, based at Auburn University, is marking 20 years of educating the public about those waterways. One way it does that is by training volunteer groups to take part in a water quality monitoring program. The next training session is November 19th at the Public Services Building in Huntsville. Water Watch director Dr. Bill Deutsch (Doytch) talked with WLRH’s Brett Tannehill about the program. He says one group has been collecting water samples at Lake Guntersville for the past 15 years. Deutsch (Doytch) say those efforts have made a difference in the Lake Guntersville community.

WLRH News: Holidays and Hounds, a chat with Margie Wiesman
Air Date: November 2, 2011
Humans aren't the only ones who look forward to holiday cooking. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Margie Wiesman with Therapy Partners talks with Ginny Kennedy about how to make sure your pets stay healthy amidst the piles of table scraps ...

WLRH News: International Festival at UAH on Saturday
Air Date: October 28, 2011
Ginny Kennedy talks with Jim Zielinski and Belinda Ong about the 2nd Annual International Festival at UAH this Saturday.

WLRH News: Pet Costumery; a chat with Margie Wiesman
Air Date: October 5, 2011
Margie Wiesman with Huntsville's Therapy Partners stopped by the WLRH studios this morning for her monthly segment on animal care. She and Ginny Kennedy talked about how therapy animals are being used in local schools. You can also pick up some tips on dressing your pet for Halloween.

WLRH News: Lee Lyric Theatre Remembered
Air Date: October 5, 2011
Lee Lyric Theatre has been staging productions in Huntsville since the early 70s. After a long and storied run, the old theatre is slated for demolition next year. Vivienne Atkins and Ron Harris have been involved with Lee Lyric from the beginning. They shared their memories with Ginny Kennedy ...

WLRH News: Landowners Rush To Save Storm Damaged Timber
Air Date: July 21, 2011
The clean-up continues following two powerful storm systems that swept across Alabama in April. Aside from the loss of lives and homes, thousands of trees were downed, creating a big problem for people who have been using their land to grow timber. Alabama’s timber resources took more than 266-million dollars in damage. Brett Tannehill reports ...

WLRH News: FEMA Application Process Needs Tweaking; Deadline Extended to July 18th
Air Date: June 20, 2011
Activity at FEMA’s disaster relief centers across the state is winding down, but a registration deadline for victims of the April 27th tornadoes has been extended to July 18th. FEMA relief centers have been working to connect people with services to help them recover. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill spoke with Madison County’s FEMA representative Don Bolger about the application process and some of its pitfalls. Bolger says there has been some confusion about ‘letters of determination’, which tell a resident whether or not they qualify for federal disaster assistance …

WLRH News: Friends and Fans Remember Kathryn Tucker Windham
Air Date: June 17, 2011
Thanks to everyone who took part in our Save-A-Story session dedicated to writer, photographer and storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham of Selma. Here are some comments from those recordings starting with Joe and Sallie Estes. The Estes got to know Windham through her performances at the Trinity United Methodist Church’s annual storytelling festival ...

WLRH News: Kathryn Tucker Windham Leaves Behind A Storytelling Legacy
Air Date: June 13, 2011
One of the South’s legendary storyteller passed away Sunday (6/12/11) in Selma at the age of 93. Kathryn Tucker Windham was an acclaimed journalist, author, commmentator and contributor to our Sundial Writer’s Corner. Mrs. Windham was also a champion of preserving oral histories …

WLRH News: SBA Hopes Low-Interest Loans Spark Tornado Recovery
Air Date: June 12, 2011
The Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans to help home and business owners rebuild in Alabama’s disaster areas. So far, more than 24-million dollars in loans have been approved to help speed recovery. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill spoke to Carl Sherrill with the Small Business Administration about disaster loans. Aside from knowing your insurance policy number, Sherrill says the application can mostly be filled out from memory … to apply, call 800-621-FEMA before July 18th.

WLRH News:TVA Power Grid Holding Up; Expect Rate Increases
Air Date: June 7, 2011
There are lots of air conditioners working hard amid the recent hot weather … and so far the Tennessee Valley Authority’s storm damaged power grid is holding up. But the heavy demand is driving up customer rates. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill spoke with Huntsville Utilities spokesperson Bill Yell about this. Yell says TVA calculates monthly rates based on demand and heavy demand early in the month can set a higher rate paid by customers for the entire month …

WLRH News: Debris Removal In North Alabama Is A Massive Challenge
Air Date: May 31, 2011
It’s been more than a month since three waves of deadly tornadoes ravaged Alabama and mountains of debris are still waiting to be carted away. In north Alabama, the US Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing that task. Brett Tannehill talked with Corps spokesperson Billy Birdwell about this effort. Birdwell says the scope of the project is massive, but the Corps is trying to move as quickly as possible using private contractors …

Sundial Writers Spotlight: "Potpourri Ponder" by Elsie Azar
Air Date: May 30, 2011
Elsie Azar was a gifted writer, and was often featured on the SUNDIAL Writer's Corner. In her earlier years, she had a music career, touring the northeast with her jazz trio. She passed away recently. Her visitation will be at Laughlin's Funeral Home Tuesday, May 31st from 1-2pm with the service to follow. Please enjoy this humorous commentary titled "Potpourri Ponder".

WLRH News: Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Looms
Air Date: May 27, 2011
Thousands of Alabamians found themselves without a way to earn a paycheck following the April 27th storms. The Disaster Unemployment Assistance program is offering some relief, but deadlines to apply are coming up Monday and Tuesday. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill spoke with state Industrial Relations director Tom Surtees about the program. Surtees says Disaster Unemployment Assistance broadens coverage of Alabama’s existing unemployment compensation program …

WLRH News: Disaster Assistance 2-1-1 Hotline Connects People With Ways to Give and Receive Help
Air Date: May 24, 2011
Tens of thousands of Alabamians affected by the April 27th tornadoes have called 211 to find information on disaster assistances and volunteering for storm recovery. Oliver Stoutner visited one of the Tennessee Valley's 211 centers to find out why people have, and haven't, been calling ...

WLRH News: TVA Power Grid Repairs Could Take Months; Browns Ferry Coming Back Online
Air Date: May 20, 2011
The Tennessee Valley continues to have a tenuous connection to electricity following the April 27th tornados that destroyed transmission lines, towers and substations. Brett Tannehill spoke with Tennesee Valley Authority spokesperson Ray Golden, who says the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant could start coming back online this weekend despite a safety warning from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Golden also says TVA has spent the past week trying to restore the region’s storm ravaged power grid …

WLRH News: Gregory Vajda Named HSO Music Director
Air Date: May 19, 2011
On May the 18th, Ginny Kennedy visited on-air with the new music director of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Gregory Vajda. They talked about the upcoming season for the HSO, his family and his initial impressions of the city. The Symphony's season begins October the first.

WLRH News: School Resumes In Madison County As Recovery Continues
Air Date: May 6, 2011
Alabama’s school system have some serious catching up to do after many of them missed days due to the April 27th tornado outbreak. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill reports standardized testing was interrupted in some places, but state lawmakers are also bringing some relief …

WLRH News: Asking For Help Is Difficult From Some
Air Date: May 5, 2011
One of the most difficult things for some people to do in times of disaster is admit they need help. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill spoke with Dr. Sharon Clanton about this. Clanton is the counselor at Mt. Carmel Elementary School in Madison County and also volunteered recently as a grief counselor in her hometown of Tuscaloosa, which was devastated by last week’s storms. Clanton says it’s important to find ways to break down barriers …

WLRH News: Huntsville Stars Pitch In For Storm Relief
Air Date: May 5, 2011
The Huntsville Stars baseball team hoped to lift spirits in the Tennessee Valley by hosting a storm relief benefit on Wednesday. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill reports hundreds of people turned out to enjoy a free game and remember how to have fun …

WLRH News: EMA Director Art Faulkner Gives A Post-Storm Update
Air Date: May 4, 2011
Residents in Huntsville and many other places across Alabama are trying to re-establish a sense of normalcy following last week’s storms. Ginny Kennedy talked with Alabama Emergency Management Agency director Art Faulkner about the recovery effort. He says it’s impossible to pinpoint which areas were hit the hardest because the destruction is so widespread …

WLRH News: Joe Davis Stadium Becomes Point For Recovery
Air Date: May 4, 2011
Several hundred north Alabama residents gathered at Joe Davis Stadium off south Memorial Parkway Wednesday morning to try and re-establish a sense of normalcy at a free baseball game hosted by the Huntsville Stars. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill spoke with General Manager Buck Rogers before the game. Rogers says the Stars are doing what they can for the community …

WLRH News: Bob Jones Theatre Department Hosts Benefit Show
Air Date: May 4, 2011
Bob Jones High School’s theater department plans to put its talents to good use this weekend. The group is staging a benefit show this Friday and Saturday (5/6-5/7) for teachers at their school who lost everything in last week’s storms. WLRH’s Ginny Kennedy spoke with drama teacher Dewayne Craft and students Andrew Brown and Jasmine Woods …

WLRH News: Alabama EMA Director Art Faulkner Gives An Early Assessment of Storm Damage
Air Date: April 27, 2011
We’re keeping you informed about the severe weather that will continue to affect our listening area throughout the day. This morning, Brett Tannehill spoke with Alabama Emergency Management director Art Faulkner to get an update on what’s happening. Faulkner says today's weather is dangerous, but emergency officials are ready …

WLRH News: HSO Conductor Carlos Prieto Will Have Fond Memories
Air Date: April 13, 2011
This Saturday marks the final concert of Huntsville Symphony Orchestra conductor Carlos Prieto’s tenure. He stopped by Morning Blend and spoke with Ginny Kennedy about his last eight years at HSO. He says he has seen a great love for classical music in the Rocket City.

WLRH News: Giant Cave Crystals Come to Huntsville
Air Date: April 6, 2011
The US Space and Rocket Center is screening a movie (Friday 6pm) titled “The Mystery of the Giant Crystals”. Dr. Juan Manuel Garcia-Ruiz is one of the researchers who helped produce the movie, which tells the story of the famed “Cave of Crystals” located in Mexico. Brett Tannehill spoke with Garcia-Ruiz about the cave and its 30-foot long crystals, where the environment is so hot and humid, humans can survive for only a short time …

WLRH News: Guitarist Beppe Gambetta Talks with WLRH's Beth Norwood
Air Date: March 4, 2011
The Huntsville Traditional Music Association is hosting a special guest this weekend from Italy. Beppe Gambetta is a renowned guitarist with super cool flat-picking style. Beth Norwood spoke with Gambetta recently. Gambetta says he wrote a book on the flat-picking technique so other Italian guitarists can do it too … and he’s happy to be performing in America. Beppe Gambetta will perform March 4th at the Old Church at Burritt Museum at 7pm.

WLRH News: Republicans and Democrats Differ On Fixes For Education Budget
Air Date: March 2, 2011
Governor Robert Bentley delivered his State of the State address and pledged that state budgets would never again be prorated under his administration. Representative Craig Ford of Gadsen delivered the Democratic response and pledged to work in a bi-partisan manner to address the current financial problems. Both agreed hard work is ahead. But as WLRH’s Brett Tannehill reports, when it comes to the education budget, the focus of that hard work appears to be quite different …

WLRH News: NAACP President Bernard Simelton Talks History
Air Date: February 28, 2011
Bernad Simelton, president of Alabama’s NAACP, sat down with Brett Tannehill recently to share his thoughts on the state of race relations in present-day Alabama. Simelton also says the celebration of black history should last longer than 28 days …

WLRH News: Mobile Fails To Land Air Tanker
Air Date: February 25, 2011
Alabama and the Gulf Coast missed out on thousands of new jobs when the Pentagon awarded at 35-billion dollar contract to Boeing. E-A-D-S hoped to win the contract and build the nation’s new fleet of air refueling tankers in Mobile. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill reports the announcement brings disappointment and optimism.

WLRH News: Inspiration Honored at UAH Memorial
Air Date: February 14, 2011
About three hundred people gathered at Chan Auditorium on the one year anniversary (2/12) of an attack that killed three members of the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s biology department. Former professor Amy Bishop is accused in the shootings. A trial date has not been set. WLRH's Brett Tannehill reports UAH's 'Day of Remembrance and Renewal' was intended to honor the living spirit of inspiration …

WLRH News: The Roots of an Industry: Belle Chevre
Air Date: February 10, 2011
It's not Alabama's best known agricultural commodity, but it is one that has gained worldwide acclaim. WLRH's Susan Sanderson visited a tiny goat cheese crafter, Belle Chevre, in Elkmont to find out more ...

WLRH News: UAH's Ray Garner Previews 'Day of Remembrance'
Air Date: February 9, 2011
February 12th marked a year since former biology professor Amy Bishop shot 6 people on the UAH campus, leaving 3 dead and 3 wounded. It also brings an effort by the school to carry on. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill spoke with UAH spokesperson Ray Garner about the “Day of Remembrance and Renewal." The ceremony runs from 2-3pm Saturday afternoon (2/12) at Chan Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

WLRH News: Von Tiesenhausen Honored As An Educator
Air Date: February 4, 2011
More than 500 people gathered at the US Space and Rocket Center to honor one of the few living members of Werner Von Braun’s team of rocket scientists that helped develop NASA’s famed lunar rover, among other accomplishments. 96-year-old Georg von Tiesenhausen was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for Education for his work teaching at the Rocket Center's reknowned Space Camp. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill files this report.

Roads Improving, But Ice Persists
Air Date: January 28, 2011
Roads and bridges across the Tennessee Valley could be dangerous this week during the morning hours thanks to lingering sub-freezing temperatures. The snow is slowly melting, but there are lingering concerns about travel. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill ventured into the slush and files this report …

Mother Earth News has named Huntsville a Great Place You've Maybe Never Heard Of
Air Date: January 27, 2011
Mother Earth News has named Huntsville a "Great Place You've Maybe Never Heard Of" due in part to the city's environmentally-friendly initiatives. Ginny Kennedy spoke with the magazine's Alison Rogers.

Alabama's 53rd Governor Inaugurated
Air Date: January 18, 2011
Dr. Robert Bentley was inaugurated yesterday as Alabama’s 53rd Governor at the State Capitol in Montgomery. We’ve selected a few passages from his 17-minute address for your enjoyment.

Sledding Fun w. Ginny Kennedy
Air Date: January 14, 2011
There are still some icy spots on roadways around Huntsville, especially on side streets and in neighborhoods. It’s a pain for motorists, but some are finding ways to enjoy it. WLRH’s Ginny Kennedy talked with a group of children in her neighborhood about their innovative sledding techniques.

Interview w. attorney Bruce Gardner on Leroy White's execution
Air Date: January 13, 2011
Former Huntsville resident Leroy White was pronounced dead by execution Thursday, January 13th at 9:10pm. In 1988, he was convicted in the shotgun slaying of his estranged wife Ruby. The man who prosecuted him is Bruce Gardner … now a defense attorney and opponent of the death penalty. Brett Tannehill spoke with Gardner about his shift in attitude toward capital punishment …

Interview w. Margaret Bibb with IMP
Air Date: January 12, 2011
Margaret Bibb with IMP (Independent Musical Productions) stopped by Morning Blend with Ginny Kennedy today about IMP’s upcoming “Music, Martinis and More” fundraiser this Saturday. The event features local talent performing selections from past and upcoming musical productions. Find out more at … http:www.imphuntsville.org

Sundial Writer's Corner: "A Supermarket in California"
Air Date: December 30, 2010
Emanuel Waddell is another of Alabama's "Poetry Out Loud" winner. The Bob Jones High senior won first place in the anthology division for his recitiation of Allen Ginsberg's "A Supermarket in California".

Sundial Writer's Corner: "Reality"
Air Date: December 28, 2010
Jackie Jackson is one of Alabama's "Poetry Out Loud" winners and we featured him on Sundial Writer's Corner. The Columbia High freshman won 1st place in the Original Poetry division for his poem titled "Reality".

A Bus Ride for the Holidays
Air Date: December 22, 2010
Visiting family over the holidays is important for many people, but it’s also especially difficult for some. The “Aid to Inmate Mothers” program in a non-profit group that seeks to maintain those connections, even though family members are separated by iron bars. As WLRH’s Ginny Kennedy reports, once a month churches across Alabama volunteer to reunite children with their parents. Let’s follow the bus on this year’s holiday journey … You can learn more about “Aid to Inmate Mothers” online at http://www.inmatemoms.org

Sundial Writer's Corner: "Far Greater Weaponry"
Air Date: December 17, 2010
Writer and musician Brad Posey says women will always be a mystery to men, despite men's best efforts to figure them out. Posey says it’s a great and terrible thing. It’s also the inspiration for this poem titled “Far Greater Weaponry” … Brad Posey is also the host of WLRH’s “The Invisible City”, featuring rock and progressive music every Friday night at 7 on WLRH 89.3 FM.

PBS president Paula Kerger talks with WLRH's Brett Tannehill
Air Date: December 9, 2010
Following the dismissal of former NPR correspondent Juan Williams for violations of NPR’s Code of Ethics, there is a movement afoot in Washington to defund public broadcasting. WLRH’s Brett Tannehill spoke with PBS president Paula Kerger about the threat and its potential impact …

Billy Reid Sets Fashion Trends In Florence
Air Date: December 8, 2010
Florence-based clothing designer Billy Reid continues to gain attention with his award-winning work. But WLRH’s Brett Tannehill reports Reid is not only setting fashion trends, but he’s also helping newcomers get into ‘the business’ …

What is a Composer
Air Date: November 11, 2010
WLRH intern Gabriel Moore has been trying to find out what it means to be a composer. Here is what he learned from local composer Bryan Page.

Bill Bryson at 2010 Vive le Livre
Air Date: November 9, 2010
On Nov.11th, author Bill Bryson was the special guest for the Huntsville/Madison County Public Library 2010 Vive le Livre celebration. WLRH intern Emma Dean and Bobby Milk had the opportunity to speak to Mr. Bryson by phone recently at his home in Yorkshire, England.

Discrimination
Air Date: November 5, 2010
WLRH's Ly'Nita Carter speaks to UAH Students about their personal experiences with discrimination.

2010 Election Polls
Air Date: November 2, 2010
WLRH Interns Gabriel Moore and Ly'Nita Carter visit a polling place to see how voters feel about this years election.

The 2nd Gubernatorial Debate
Air Date: October 22, 2010
Students at Auburn University participated in the two-part gubernatorial debate this week, but were they impressed? Auburn University's news director and former WLRH intern Rebecca Croomes has this report.

Theresa Summer-Davis and "The Big Secret"
Air Date: October 15, 2010
A new art exhibition comes to Huntsville this Saturday at Union Grove Gallery on the campus of UAHuntsville. It's the first show for artist Theresa Summer-Davis. Bobby Milk has more.

Kathy Chan honored by U.N.
Air Date: October 11, 2010
An awards ceremony recognizing International Achievements, as well as civic art is being held at the United Nations building in New York on Monday, October 11. It will showcase five distinctive works by local Huntsville artist Kathy Chan. Bobby Milk has more on the story this afternoon at 4:30 during All Things Considered.

Yoga at Hay's Nature Preserve
Air Date: October 1, 2010
There's yoga at Hay's Nature Preserve starting tomorrow and continuing every Saturday morning in October. WLRH's Emma Dean has more.

The Monte Sano Art Show
Air Date: September 22, 2010
Local and regional artists gathered at Monte Sano State Park for the 12th annual Monte Sano Art Show. Ly'Nita Carter has more on the story.

Eating In for Dinner
Air Date: September 15, 2010
The next time you wonder whether to go out or stay in for dinner, consider a home cooked meal with your family. WLRH's Emma Dean has more.

"Upon Their Shoulders"
Air Date: September 10, 2010
A local playwright captures the history of Huntsville in the play "Upon Their Shoulders", which opens tonight at Merrimack Hall. Ly'Nita Carter has more on the story.

Marshall Space Fight Center's 50th Anniversary
Air Date: September 8, 2010
Officials at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center unveiled an Alabama historical marker commemorating the formation of the NASA Center and five decades of its progress, as well as being a part of the Alabama Department of Tourism's "Small Towns and Downtown's" program. Bobby Milk has more on the story.

2010 Candidate Meet and Greet
Air Date: August 24, 2010
Municipal elections are taking place at polling stations across Huntsville today. WLRH's Bobby Milk stopped by a candidate get together last night to get some perspective of the political landscape.

Bike MS - North Alabama
Air Date: August 13, 2010
The Alabama-Mississippi Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation kicks off the 2010 Triple Threat with Saturday rides in Mooresville. Bobby Milk has more.

First Book - North Alabama
Air Date: August 13, 2010
First Book-North Alabama needs your help to win 20,000 new books for Alabama children. WLRH's Emma Dean reports.

Antoine Dodson Speaks
Air Date: August 12, 2010
It started with a home invasion at a public housing complex in Huntsville, and quickly, the victims brother became a YouTube sensation, sparking online appreciations and parodies, which collectively racked up millions of hits in a matter of days. But, who is Antoine Dodson?

Rebecca Croomes NPR Intern Edition
Air Date: August 5, 2010
WLRH Intern Rebecca Croomes had her last day on the 4th. Her final project was top make an "audio postcard" of the city of Huntsville to submit for NPR's Intern Edition to review. She wanted to share it with you and say thanks for a great summer.

Cellphones
Air Date: July 16, 2010
How have cellphones changed our everyday conversations? WLRH's Rebecca Croomes looks at the issue.

Honeybees
Air Date: July 7, 2010
Honeybees pollinate many of the fruits and vegetable crops we eat, but their numbers have dropped in recent years. WLRH's Emma Dean has more.

Star Wars in Huntsville
Air Date: June 18, 2010
Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination opens next Friday at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. WLRH's Rebecca Croomes has more.

Pride Parade
Air Date: June 15, 2010
June is gay pride month and this year Huntsville will celebrate with its first ever Pride Parade. WLRH's Emma Dean has the story.

Jewel
Air Date: June 11, 2010
Emma Dean interviews Jewel about her album "Sweet and Wild" and her appearance in Huntsville.

Scripps National Spelling Bee
Air Date: June 2, 2010
A north Alabama eighth grader is participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. WLRH's Rebecca Croomes has more on the story.

Glass Recycling Part. 2
Air Date: May 14, 2010
Hear possible solutions to the city’s glass-waste problem.

Glass Recycling in Huntsville
Air Date: May 7, 2010
Last Sunday the Huntsville Times featured a story that got a lot of people wondering about the realities of recycling in the city. Mainly how Allied Waste has for years not been recycling customer’s glass bottles, rather they have disposed of the city’s glass in the landfill. Now many are asking questions about what to believe and what not to believe. Part 1.

Dora - A Candid Conversation Part 1
Air Date: February 24, 2010
UAHuntsville’s Salmon Library opened the exhibit, “Dora and the V2-Slave Labor in the Space Age” on Sunday and two distinguished guests, Dr. Yves le Maner from La Coupole, France and Dr Jens-Christian Wagner from Nordhausen, Germany sat down with Bobby Milk for a candid conversation about their roles in presenting the exhibit, and their countries perspectives on the evidence it displays. Part 1 of 3.

Dora - A Candid Conversation Part 2
Air Date: February 24, 2010
The Dora conversation continued. Part 2 of 3.

Dora - A Candid Conversation Part 3
Air Date: February 24, 2010
We conclude our conversation about the Dora exhibit on view at UAHuntsville's Salmon Library. Part 3 of 3.

Dora and the V2
Air Date: February 19, 2010
The art exhibit, “Dora and the V-2, Slave Labor in the Space Age” is coming to UAHuntsville this weekend. Bobby Milk spoke with historian Stephen Waring and others at the University about the nature of the exhibit and why it is relevant.

UAHuntsville Shooting
Air Date: February 13, 2010
WLRH's Oliver Stoutner reporting UAHuntsville shooting story for NPR News

UAHuntsville Shooting B
Air Date: February 13, 2010
WLRH's Oliver Stoutner reports on the UAHuntsville school shooting for NPR News

Huntsville Center for Technology
Air Date: February 3, 2010
In hard economic times many people search to find extra work, new jobs, or learn a new trade. I talk with Randy VanNostrand, AUTO-CAD instructor at Huntsville Center for Technology, and others at the HCT this afternoon at 4:30 during All Things Considered.

Technology Recyclers
Air Date: September 15, 2009
Updates to today’s technology are quickly creating a lot of tomorrow’s trash, but for some people in Huntsville treasure awaits. What some are doing with discarded computers.

Healthcare not Warfare
Air Date: July 15, 2009
Saturday mornings for many of us are filled with calm, reflective thoughts, an open newspaper, pancakes on the griddle, and coffee in the pot. But some in Huntsville use their Saturday mornings protesting for peace. Bobby Milk talks with protesters on both sides of the street during the “Healthcare Not Warfare” rally.

Parkinson's Disease
Air Date: March 10, 2009
Bobby Milk reports on Parkinson’s Disease and the National Parkinson Foundation Huntsville Support Group. For this story the Medical Association of the State of Alabama presented Milk, of WLRH Public Radio, with the Douglas L. Cannon Broadcast Journalism Award during a ceremony at their annual meeting in April. The award is presented in recognition of outstanding efforts in the field of broadcast journalism.

Huntsville's Critical Mass
Air Date: July 24, 2008
On the last Friday of each month Critical Mass meets at the courthouse in downtown Huntsville for their monthly bicycle ride. WLRH's Bobby Milk sat down recently with two bike commuters who participate in the Mass and discussed their involvement in the event and their feelings on its importance.

50th Anniversary of Explorer
Air Date: March 15, 2008
WLRH commemorates the 50th anniversary of the launch of America's first satellite, Explorer.

WLRH News: Kathryn Tucker Windham - A Champion of Storytelling
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One of the South’s legendary storytellers passed away Sunday (6/12/11) in Selma at the age of 93. Kathryn Tucker Windham was an acclaimed journalist, author, commmentator and contributor to our Sundial Writer’s Corner. Mrs. Windham was also a champion of preserving oral histories …