Built to Last: Building Safety Month Conversations

Make A Difference Minute: More Than Job Training

On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Dr. Tommy Davis, Executive Director of the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy, sharing why their mission goes far beyond preparing people for careers in the skilled trades. While the academy was created to help address workforce needs, Dr. Davis quickly realized something even more important was happening. Lives were being changed. He shares the story of a man who entered the program while experiencing homelessness and living in a tent. Through training, determination, and opportunity, that individual found employment, gained stability, and eventually moved into a home of his own. Dr. Davis also talks about the confidence that comes from learning practical skills, working with your hands, and discovering what you're capable of accomplishing. For many students, the academy becomes more than a place to learn a trade. It becomes a place to rebuild belief in themselves and create a new path forward. 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!™️

Building Futures Together with Dr. Tommy Davis & Marley Phillips

Tonight, I’m joined by Dr. Tommy Davis of the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy and Marley Phillips as we highlight a partnership focused on creating opportunities and building futures for young people in our community. Dr. Davis will share how the North Alabama Homebuilding Academy is helping prepare the next generation workforce through hands-on skilled trades training, while Marley Phillips will talk about Girls Inc./Girls Incorporated of Huntsville & the Eureka Program and how their partnership with NAHA is helping open doors for young women to explore career paths they may have never considered before. This is a conversation about mentorship, opportunity, confidence, workforce development, & helping students discover purpose and direction for their future. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

Make A Difference Minute: Every Child Deserves the Chance to Learn

On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Keri Morrison, Executive Director of Live Like Jake, sharing why swim lessons and water competency can save lives. Through Live Like Jake, thousands of swim lesson scholarships have been provided to families across the country, helping children gain critical self-rescue swimming skills. Keri also shares a heartbreaking reality many families may not realize: drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. As summer approaches and families spend more time around pools, lakes, and beaches, this conversation serves as an important reminder that water safety is not seasonal. Awareness, supervision, and swim lessons matter year-round. This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

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!™️