EP 14 ~ Laurel, Mississippi, Part One: "I have not yet begun to fight!"

EP 14 ~ Laurel, Mississippi, Part One: "I have not yet begun to fight!"

During Episode 14 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, I join forces with my sister in law and friend Rebekah to teach you all a bit about the rich and inspiring history of Laurel, MS – our hometown. From revolutionaries to renegades to Olympians to opera singers – folks from Laurel are cut from a different cloth. Also, I would like to extend a huge thank you to Bigger Pie Forum for allowing me to share this episode on my platform! Please check them out at biggerpieforum.org.

EP 13 ~ Ms. Pearl

During Episode 13 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Ms. Pearl shares about her love of faith, family, and good food. Most week days, you can find her serving up neck hugs and banana pudding in her diner in downtown Laurel, MS, - Pearl's Diner. Her bubbly personality and can-do attitude is sure to inspire the masses.

EP 12 ~ Holly

During Episode 12 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Holly tells all about her journey in women’s sports and athletic training. From yellow jacket, to wild cat, to sycamore, to hawkeye – Holly has been there done that – and has probably published a paper about it!

EP 11 ~ Dink

During Episode 11 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Dink talks of hosiery – cigarettes – coffee – milk and so much more. From early life on the farm in Lauderdale County, MS -  to meeting Elsie the cow -  to traveling the country during his retirement years, Dink seems to always be able to find the silver lining in all situations.

EP 10 ~ Ms. Kay

Episode 10 ~ Welcome back to the Southern Citizen. Long time; no see. Or should I say, long time; no hear. For our family, Autumn of 2024 has been one for the books. It’s been a season full of school, work, travel, and the general act of living life as best we know how. In an unexpected turn of events, it has also been a season loss; a season of goodbye for now. My forever young mother-in-law Ms. Kay slipped away into the next room – a room prepared for her by the Savior. During the days that followed her earthly departure, we looked for ways to celebrate Ms. Kay. We searched through old photos looking for the ones that captured her charm. We cut zinnias from our yard to use in countless flower arrangements. We requested folks wear color to her service because, after all, color was her favorite. And ROY G. BIV, did folks understand the assignment: florals, jewel tones, tie dye, Hawaiian shirts, animal print, and even a few couples dressed in coordinating outfits. We saw and loved it all. During the afternoon following her service, we asked folks to talk with us about Ms. Kay. And that’s what you are about to hear. During the hustle and bustle of a large family meal, folks shared their perspective, their memory, their story of Ms. Kay.