The Grateful Historians Podcast

Part II Life and Mysterious Assassination of General William Felix Brantley

Join Lavelle and Chance as they conclude a two part episode on the life, times and mysterious assassination of General William Felix Brantley of Old Choctaw County, Mississippi.

The Life and Mysterious Assassination of General William Felix Brantley Part I

Join Lavelle and Chance as they discuss the life and times of General William Felix Brantley of Choctaw County, Mississippi.  Brantley was assassinated in 1870 and the mystery remains unsolved to this day. Learn more about this important figure of both pre-war and post-war North Central Mississippi!

The Great Duck Hill Train Robbery Part II

Join Chance and Lavelle as they continue with the story of the train robbery of Duck Hill, Mississippi.  In this episode, the train robbers are trailed to Alabama where an epic showdown takes place between the two robbers and a large posse.  Tune in!

The Great Duck Hill, Mississippi Train Robbery Part I

Join Lavelle and Chance for part one of two podcasts as they discuss the December, 1888 train robbery near Duck Hill, Mississippi.  The case reverberated throughout the South and led to an even broader discussion over train safety.  If you like true crime, robbery, or good old-fashioned shootouts, this episode is for you.

The Lost Treasure of Pigeon Roost Creek

Is a vast fortune in gold doubloons waiting to be found somewhere along Pigeon Roost Creek?  Join Lavelle and Chance as they explore this local legend.