District Attorney Matthew Barton(DeSoto County) on the Lindsey Whiteside Federal Case, Southaven Carjacking Shooting & Youth Court Changes

DeSoto County Search & Rescue K-9 Unit: Rescue Dogs, Real-World Training & Life-Saving Finds

Host Neil welcomes DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department Search and Rescue guests Captain Johnathon Bigham (SAR director), Sergeant Shannon Baroni, and Tiffany Page to discuss the team’s new K-9 trailing unit. Shannon shares how her rescued dog Charlie—found in a roundabout—was trained locally in real-world environments and became certified in under a year, while Tiffany describes her rescued dog Harper and how SAR training gives working breeds a job. They explain trailing basics, the value of varied training locations, and how factors like medications can affect scent. The team honors late Captain Chris Tresclere for his leadership and service. They recount a recent multi-agency call where Charlie located a missing child in about eight minutes, and highlight ongoing needs for volunteers, training space, funding, and advanced NASAR, swiftwater, dive, drone, and fitness training. A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com [http://fancynancyfoundation.com] to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com [http://RoofworksMidsouth.com] You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com [TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com] The Local Yokel’s Podcast is on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Apple - https://bit.ly/4fWIreH [https://bit.ly/4fWIreH] Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu [https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu] YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa [https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa] 🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com [http://www.srpstudiosllc.com] #DeSotoCountyMS #SearchDog #K9Training #VolunteerStrong #PublicSafety #FirstResponders #NASAR #RescueReady #DogHandlers #BehindTheBadge

District Attorney Matthew Barton(DeSoto County) on the Lindsey Whiteside Federal Case, Southaven Carjacking Shooting & Youth Court Changes

Host Neil interviews DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton, who says the state case involving Lindsey Whiteside is complete, that he pursued challenges to amend the sentence and unseal records, and that the federal case is proceeding at a normal pace with Whiteside held in custody and facing a 10-year mandatory minimum. Barton discusses a Southaven carjacking-related shooting involving two people from Memphis, praises Southaven PD’s rapid response, and explains the capital murder charge. They address Barton’s anti-crime billboard funded by asset forfeiture, crime trends down in DeSoto County, new youth court laws allowing more juveniles with weapons in violent crimes to be tried in circuit court, drug court’s difficulty and impact, support for Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center, and the value of police body cameras. A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com [http://fancynancyfoundation.com] to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com [http://RoofworksMidsouth.com] You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com [TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com] The Local Yokel’s Podcast is on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Apple - https://bit.ly/4fWIreH [https://bit.ly/4fWIreH] Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu [https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu] YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa [https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa] 🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com [http://www.srpstudiosllc.com] #BreakingNews #LawAndOrder #CourtCases #PoliceWork #CommunitySafety #CriminalJustice #LocalGovernment #DeSotoCountyMS #SouthavenPolice #MississippiPolitics

DeSoto County Intervention Court | Circuit Judge Celeste Wilson & Coordinator Jacob Bramlett

Host Neil welcomes Judge Celeste Wilson and Intervention Court (formerly Drug Court) coordinator/field officer Jacob Bramlett to discuss DeSoto County’s program, which began in 2006 and is run alongside Wilson’s regular circuit court duties. They explain that the court serves nonviolent, high-risk/high-need participants with substance use disorders, emphasizing treatment, strict supervision, and accountability to reduce recidivism and keep families together. Requirements include 36 consecutive months clean and sober, a GED or diploma, employment when possible, payment of fines and costs, curfew, frequent AA/NA or equivalent meetings, and intensive outpatient treatment; violations can restart phases or lead to expulsion and maximum sentencing. They describe funding limits, participant fees for drug screens, extensive observed urine testing, and outcomes including 63–67% not recidivating, while noting current drug trends like fentanyl and carfentanil. A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com [http://fancynancyfoundation.com] to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com [http://RoofworksMidsouth.com] You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com [TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com] The Local Yokel’s Podcast is on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Apple - https://bit.ly/4fWIreH [https://bit.ly/4fWIreH] Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu [https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu] YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa [https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa] 🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com [http://www.srpstudiosllc.com]

Magnolia Bend Grille: DeSoto County’s “Hidden Gem” with Chef Michael Patrick

Host Neil interviews Chef Michael Patrick of Magnolia Bend Grille at Bon Terre (4715 Church Road). Michael shares his 18-year professional background (including Capital Grille) and explains the restaurant’s casual fine dining approach, Thursday date-night three-course dinners for $90, Sunday brunch (11:30–3) with bottomless mimosas and bloody marys for $25, and rotating specials like prime rib and steak nights. They discuss menu favorites (steaks, shrimp and grits, brussel sprouts, wedge salad, bacon rack, bread pudding), catering and rehearsal dinners, hours (Wed–Sat evenings; Sunday brunch only), upcoming May 30 “Around the Bend” collaborative dinner with Chef Heather Ries (Mrs. Hippie Eats) featuring local suppliers, and seasonal menu updates after May 30. magnoliabendgrille.com [http://magnoliabendgrille.com] A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com [http://fancynancyfoundation.com] to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com [http://RoofworksMidsouth.com] You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com [TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com] The Local Yokel’s Podcast is on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Apple - https://bit.ly/4fWIreH [https://bit.ly/4fWIreH] Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu [https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu] YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa [https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa] 🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com [http://www.srpstudiosllc.com]

Highside Photography & Highside Motorsports/Whatley Racing: Racing Photos, Custom Helmets, and Mid-South Track Culture

Host Neil interviews Kristy and Tyler Whatley about their work in Mid-South motorsports: Kristy runs Highside Photography, covering dirt tracks and other racing events across Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Missouri, expanding to major series like World of Outlaws and High Limit, plus car shows and custom shoots; she shares how she got started, how drivers and tracks now seek her out, and how to find and contact her. Tyler, Highside Motorsports/Whatley Racing, a winged sprint car driver, also creates custom painted helmets and graphics, describing his multi-layer paint process and time investment. The conversation highlights racing’s family culture, equipment costs, safety, and the behind-the-scenes work that fuels the sport. www.highsidephotography.com [http://www.highsidephotography.com] A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com [http://fancynancyfoundation.com] to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com [http://RoofworksMidsouth.com] You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com [TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com] The Local Yokel’s Podcast is on Apple, Spotify and YouTube Apple - https://bit.ly/4fWIreH [https://bit.ly/4fWIreH] Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu [https://spoti.fi/3CR18lu] YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa [https://bit.ly/4fCZsLa] 🎙️ This is an SRP Studios Production - SRPStudiosLLC.com [http://www.srpstudiosllc.com]