President Jimmy Carter

Join WRVO for comprehensive coverage of President Jimmy Carter's memorial events. NPR will bring you live coverage from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday (4:00 p.m., streaming at wrvo.org), followed by a special on-air broadcast "The Life and Legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter" on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Listen on-air and online on Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. for the State Funeral Service from Washington National Cathedral.

Carter, 95, has suffered a string of health challenges in recent months. He was released from a Georgia hospital Wednesday after receiving treatment for a urinary tract infection.

The 39th president has had a string of recent health challenges. He was released from the hospital last week after an operation to relieve pressure on his brain following two recent falls.

Former President Jimmy Carter, 95, was admitted to Emory University Hospital on Monday evening for the procedure. He was accompanied by his wife, Rosalynn.