Baillee Majors is a Digital News Coordinator at Alabama Public Radio. She covers a range of topics including arts and culture, with a focus on cultural movements and various forms of fine and urban art. Baillee has been featured in Alabama Public Radio, showcasing her commitment to delivering engaging and insightful news content.
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Baillee Majors' articles predominantly cover local events, government announcements, and topics related to health & wellbeing and culture & society in Alabama. She often focuses on community initiatives, such as food insecurity, art programs, and charity events.
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By: Baillee Majors
Go behind the scenes of the "coolest government job in the world" with Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella! We’re diving into the Rocket City’s booming music scene just in time for Make Music Day. From coordinating porch jams to Matt’s secret fear of heights and his mom’s candy rules still spooking him to this day—join APR host Baillee Majors for a fun, fast-paced look at the music heartbeat of Alabama.
Remember learning about stalactites and stalagmites on a school field trip? This week on Quick-Fire Quips, we're stepping inside America's most historic cave! Joy Sorensen, President of Majestic Caverns in Childersburg, shares what it was like growing up in a century-long family business. She also claps back at some wild out-of-state stereotypes ("Yes, our teeth come standard!") and recounts a hilarious, real-life cave encounter with her biggest fear: crabs! From local historical preservation and America 250 celebrations, find out why this natural wonder continues to be a crown jewel of Alabama.
What if you could capture the warmth and grit of a classic 1970s record in the middle of a small Alabama town? This week on Quick-Fire Quips, we’re heading to the Red Room Sound Studio in Robertsdale to chat with Mick Connolly! He and his wife, Lucinda Rowe, co-own and operate this unique, 100% analog recording space. We’re diving into the art of tape-to-tape editing and their work as the husband-and-wife musical duo, The Heat.
Back-to-school season looks a little different for Gannon McNees this year. Instead of heading back to class at the University of North Alabama, he's jamming out on the world stage! The tuba player is the first UNA student to win a spot in the U.S. Navy Fleet Bands. In this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, Gannon talks about how his sister influences his big brass dreams, tuning out the world with cave crawls and why bringing out-of-state ideas can help Alabama’s rhythm move forward.
What happens when a NASA engineer trades rocket hardware for the dark, raw reality of 1990s grunge? On this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, author Zach Taylor talks about his gritty debut novel, Rockstar: Echoes (the sequel Rockstar: Mirrors is officially in production!) Hear why he wanted to strip away the showbiz glamour to expose the financial tolls and gender disparities faced by rock icons. Plus, the strict bass fishing superstition he swears by on the water and the change he thinks Alabama needs to make for its future.
Auburn football season is here, and War Eagle Flights are back at Jordan-Hare! But behind the game-day magic, the Auburn University Raptor Center is on a vital mission to rehabilitate injured birds of prey. In this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, Director Dr. Robyn Miller takes us behind the scenes with eagles Aurea and Independence. Plus, she shares how a childhood book sparked her falconry journey, a bizarre encounter involving a red-tailed hawk and a 90s Furby and why you should pay a visit to Nemophily Natives.
By: Baillee Majors
From film sets to dye gardens: Birmingham artist April Bonasera of Dress Dye Magic gives us a look into her world of bespoke fashion and giving new life into vintage textiles. In this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, she shares her journey as a fourth-generation seamstress, building custom pieces for stars like Catherine O'Hara, crafting dyes from home-grown plants, and why Alabama’s art scene needs to embrace fresh perspectives.
By: Baillee Majors
How did a 50-year-old bequest help make Florence a thriving arts hub? Find out on this episode of Quick-Fire Quips with John Morgan Douglass, senior board member of the Kennedy-Douglass Trust. He reflects on the legacy of his cousin, Reverend Hiram Kennedy Douglass, and their shared belief that art is essential for everyone. Tune in to hear how that creative vision stays alive in the Shoals community today!
By: Baillee Majors
How does an 11-year-old camper finding her rhythm behind a drum set turn into a lifelong calling to empower young women? Find out on this episode of Quick-Fire Quips with Mary Foster, former camper and current mentor with Girls Rock Birmingham. She opens up about finding her home in music, how the non-profit builds confidence and community on stage at Saturn, and why spaces built for young women are so vital in today's music scene. Plus, hear all about the return of the free, come-as-you-are Girls Rock Fest at Avondale Brewing Company!
By: Baillee Majors
What does it take to turn Alabama politics into cartoons? Mostly patience, Pink Floyd playlists and waiting for someone to act up. Tune into our latest Quick-Fire Quips with "moderately disturbed" editorial cartoonist JD Crowe to hear the stories behind his most memorable sketches. Plus: iconic sunsets and tiki bar vibes at Fairhope's American Legion Post 199, his go-to road trip snack, landing in the Baseball Hall of Fame before Pete Rose, and why you should check out the local Story Slam at The Book Cellar.
