Built to Last: Building Safety Month Conversations

Live Like Jake with Keri Morrison

On this edition of TMWS, I’m joined by Keri Morrison, Executive Director of Live Like Jake, for a conversation every parent, grandparent, caregiver, teacher, and community member needs to hear. After the heartbreaking loss of her son Jake, Keri turned unimaginable grief into a mission focused on childhood drowning prevention, water safety awareness, and helping families protect their children through education and swim lesson scholarships. This is a conversation that could help save lives. Tune in for an important and heartfelt discussion with Keri Morrison of Live Like Jake. Please share. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Make A Difference Minute: More Than Medicine

On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Yash Patel with Joe’s Pharmacy in East Limestone sharing what keeps him motivated as a business owner in healthcare. In a world where many people feel rushed or treated like a number, Yash believes helping people still matters. Sometimes, it’s saving someone money on prescriptions, seeing relief on a customer’s face, or simply caring enough to listen. Inspired by his father, also a pharmacist, Yash carries with him a lesson that continues guiding his work today: if you’re in healthcare, you’re there to help people. It’s a reminder that some businesses offer more than products or services. They offer care, compassion, and community. This MADM is brought to you by Hydration Lounge, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Joe's Pharmacy Where Healthcare Feels Personal

At Joe’s Pharmacy, healthcare is about more than prescriptions. It’s about relationships, trust, and making sure people feel cared for. Tonight, I’m joined by Yash Patel, along with Betheny Turner and Liz Drake, as we talk about personalized patient care, supporting families and seniors, the challenges independent pharmacies face, and why local businesses still play such an important role in strengthening communities. From helping people navigate healthcare decisions to creating an environment where patients feel like family instead of a number, Joe’s Pharmacy is working to make a difference one person at a time. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Make A Difference Minute: Building Communities From the Ground Up

On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Ronald Piester, Vice President of Membership and Personnel Certification with the International Code Council, sharing a perspective many people may never think about. Behind every safe home, school, business, and public building are professionals dedicated to protecting lives and strengthening communities. Ronald shares how a family background in architecture and construction eventually led him into the world of code enforcement and public service. What started unexpectedly became a passion centered on helping communities create safe places where people can live, work, learn, & grow. Building safety isn’t just about structures. It’s about creating a foundation for stronger communities and future opportunities. This MADM is brought to you by Premier Structures, Inc., proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Built to Last: Building Safety Month Conversations

On tonight’s show, I’m continuing the conversation surrounding Building Safety Month with a group of guests helping shape the future of building safety, workforce development, and community growth across North Alabama and beyond. Joining me are Ronald Piester, Vice President of Membership & Personnel Certification for the International Code Council, Steve Woodard, Director of Inspections for Madison County, Alabama-Government, Jeff Kennedy with Lintel Lift & Trust Kennedy, Michael Valenzuela, Chief Plans Examiner for Madison County, and Tommy Davis, Executive Director of the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy. We’ll discuss the importance of building safety, preparing the next generation of skilled workers, and the partnerships helping create stronger and safer communities. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️