Pam Miles stopped in to discuss Child Abuse Prevention and what the Exchange Center can do to help! The Exchange Center is made up of a team that’s passionate about empowering families to thrive in a safe and happy home. Check out Episode 168 and #bewhatshappening!

168: Exchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention

Brad Clayton and Taylor Keahey have been playing music together for decades in some form. Between individual recordings and collaborations these 2 have some serious history together. Over the last year theyve come together to form the record label Minor Hymns. Check out episode 172 and find out their backgrounds, where their passion comes from and whats next for the label. Peep it and check out all the Minor Hymns offerings on iTunes and Spotify!

https://music.apple.com/us/album/splitting-the-atom-single/1575485539

https://open.spotify.com/album/17Uw4Iwma35dmsl7eVDPw0?si=bNaRq73pQmGWNQtjDWds-w&dl_branch=1

172: Minor Hymns

Roy Christopher is an extremely talented author, writer and life-liver. When we were approached to host a monthly art show, Roy was at the top of our list as far as who we could get work show their work at Reset Mercantile (our new home for the paper) Come out Friday and check out some of his work and support our local arts scene!

Roy Christopher

Aaron McCreight swings by and we discuss how our area has changed since his last visit in 2019. We discuss upcoming ball tournaments as well as some exciting new things happening this year! Who on earth really knows what episode this is but I'm gonna say 185 to make it east on all of us. Cheers and #bewhatshappening!

185: Aaron McCreight

Brandon has lived in the area for a handful of years now and dove into our city's sense of community head first. Check out episode 187 to see whats new with one of our favorite regulars!

187: Brandon Harrell

The Acting Director of Performing Arts for the City of Dothan joins Justin this week to discuss how to get a first hand education in event production. Kicking off his new position, Clay brought in Kevin Hart which to date has been the largest event the Civic Center has seen. We're excited about what Clay's experience brings to our growing entertainment scene and can't wait to see what we can bring to town next!

192: Clay Dempsey

Corey and Justin have been working to build a better comedy scene in the Wiregrass Area. They've been honing their craft via their podcast, The Dead Mom Club and have been growing their following for the last 6 months and even host various open mic nights for new and blossoming comedians. Check out episode 195 and find out how they got their start as well as how you can get your start in the comedy world!

195:The Dead Mom Club

Hang out as we discuss the upcoming season that SEACT has in store for us. Jennefer and Billy stopped by to have an in depth conversation about the arts and their importance in developing character in all of us. #bewhatshappening and soak up the good vibes that the SEACT posse brought to the studio!

198: Southeast Alabama Community Theatre

Adam and Katie have a passion for live music and are bringing some super talented songwriters to our area. They are also helping get the word out about Dothan events through their website wiregrassevents.com! Check out Episode 199 and find out how Katie and Adam got started on this amazing project. They are bringing some incredibly talented folks to town and we should all be thankful for that!

199: Wiregrass Events

Charlene stops back by to reminisce about the humble beginnings of The Local Podcast. We discuss character development over the past 7 years and talk about the importance of finding your people! Check it out now!

200: Charlene Commerford

Travis and Lisa are working on an incredible event to honor our areas Veterans. Check out Episode 203 where we discuss the Honor Flight, how to get involved with Sweat 4 Vets and some other awesome community events coming up this weekend!

203: The Veterans Day Ruck March

From mixing music in the club to orchestrating events and overseeing production, Daniel Lewis has done a lot to get to where he is today. Check out episode 205 and find out what makes this guy perfect for the job!

205:Daniel Lewis

There have been a ton of photographers in The Wiregrass over the last decade but Brittany has done an incredible job finding her own way. Instead of the typical photo shoot you may expect, Brittany creates an exciting experience for her clients. Check out Episode 206 now and see what shes been up to!

206: Brittany from Studio 280

Holly stopped in and hung out a spoke on The Loops Art Fest which is headed our way next month! Check out the latest eupisode and #bewhatshappening!

209:The Loop Arts Fest

Hang out with us as we discuss the importance of community, hiring good character and find out how B.J., Kimmy and the rest of the Firestone crew create an incredible experience for their diners. They also have a new class to talk about! #bewhatshappening and check out 212 NOW!

212: Firestone Woodfired Pizza

Clay has been in his position with The City of Dothan for a year now. From bringing in Kevin Hart to selling out Bluey in record time, Clay knows a thing or 2 about the events industry and has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for those in the Wiregrass. Check out this episode as we discuss all the big name shows to ever happen at the Dothan Civic Center and what kind of future we can look forward to with the new facility being built  in Downtown Dothan.

213: Clay Dempsey Dothan Opera House and Civic Center

Reinvesting in your home town takes vision. The Dothan Alumni Cohort is a strategic program that offers former residents of the Wiregrass to return, learn about whay makes our area great and get involved with a local cause. Check out some of the great ways DAC has been giving back and how you or your business can get involved with such a great program provided by the Wiregrass Foundation!

214: Dothan Alumni Cohort

Treating patients can be challenging enough without variables like language barriers. Robert and his team have found a way to provide great medical care to people that may have to pay for their treatment in cash due

215: Skye Urgent Care Dothan

After a devastating car accident, Rapha found her calling. Sometimes when we le;ast expect it, something will come into our lives and change us forever. This is Rapha's story of discovering her calling. Check out episode 216 and #bewhatshappening!

216: Rapha Conrad

Sobriety is such an important part of some people's lives. Addiction comes in many forms and alcoholism is one of the biggest life destroyers out there. Check out episode 217 where Justin sits down with Mary Jeffers and discuss the importance of awareness and how to find help for someone struggling.

217: SoberBitch

218: Strings For Heroes

Kick it with Jake Martin as we discuss our mutual love for all things spooky.

218: Jake Martin

Finding support for sensitive health concerns can be a daunting task. Check out our latest episode where Elizabeth and Stephanie from Five Horizons Health Services discuss the tools availible for local HIV patients and the importance of community when it comes to healing.

219: Five Horizons Health Services

Wiregrass Bluesfest has been rockin the south for the past dozen years. Hang out with Donnia Rambin, Miranda Dunn, Brenda Hancock and Joe Donofro as we discuss this years bluesfest and what music means to us! Forgive the questionable audio, we'd just come off Mardi Gras and I hadn't had a chance to fully dial in the studio.

220: Wiregrass Bluesfest

221: Ruck March and Honor Flight 2025

222: Lynette DeJesus

Chad Foreman has been an influential businessman in the skateboarding world. We got to talk to him about his accomplishments and his travels. Check out Episode 26 to find out favorite cities and experiences. 

Episode 26: Chad Foreman answers our call and talks travel and favorite spots

Hillari and Daniel came by this week to talk about the Leadership Dothan Program. They are putting together one of the funnest events in town. A .5k... not a 5k... half of one k. Let's not over do it! From roller skates to walking, the .5k promises to be the lowest impact athletic event that this town has ever seen. Check out episode 116 and find out all the incredible things we have been able to experience by being a part of Leadership Class #37. Then #bewhatshappening and register for the .5k.... do it. now.

116: Leadership Dothan Class 37

There is no surprise that Charlene is having some tough times getting used to the new studio space. Charlene is a born hater. Luckily so is Justin so he just gives her a hard time. Tim stops in to check out the new digs while Charlene obsesses over 80's hair metal. All in all... typical Wednesday evening at The Local office.

132: Tim Commerford explores the new studio

We sat down with Mayor Mark Saliba this morning and discussed the exciting life of being a mayor, different ways to get involved with our community and some future hopes and dreams!

148: Mayor Mark Saliba

For years Peter Wong and I have been talking about sifting through questions about religion, wisdom and literal interpretations of The Bible. This is one of the more candid episodes that we've done but its a good one! Check it out and #bewhatshappening. This will be an ongoing series as well so if you have any questions that YOU would like to ask, feel free to send them to justin@wiregrasslocal.com.

160: The Cloth And The Sloth

For years Peter Wong and I have been talking about sifting through questions about religion, wisdom and literal interpretations of The Bible. This is one of the more candid series that we've done but its a good one! Check it out and #bewhatshappening. This will be an ongoing series as well so if you have any questions that YOU would like to ask, feel free to send them to justin@wiregrasslocal.com.

160.1: The Cloth and the Sloth 2

Join us as we discuss our homeless issues and some solutions with the director of The Harbor, Cody Kirchoff.

159: The Harbor

Hang out with us as we discuss being in business in these crazy times. Laura  has been hand pouring her  small, hand-poured batches for a while and found Panda Organics to be a great retailer to help get her products out. Amanda from Panda Organics emphasizes the importance of sustainable living and we discuss the importance of upcycling and staying motivated! Enjoy Episode 164!

164: Panda Organics and Bushel and a Peck Handcrafted

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