AL.com's Bob Carlton looks back on 46 years covering food across Alabama as he heads for retirement
During a recent episode of 'Tribune Unscripted,' an online show hosted by Trussville Tribune Publisher Scott Buttram, Carlton discussed his career covering the food beat for The Birmingham News and AL.com, as well as some of his memories working in journalism over the years.
Friday marks Carlton's last day at AL.com before his retirement, marking the end of 46 years with the news organization, which he first joined as an intern in 1979 and full-time in 1980.
Watch the full interview above.
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