The Local Podcast

There are a handful of arts driven non-profit groups in the area that tirelessly work to provide opportunities for enrichment in the lives of kids. Alabama Dance Works has been teaching and performing different techniques and methods for ages. This morning Justin sat down with Christina Hicks to talk about all the exciting things that ADW provides and how to get involved! Check out Episode 204 and #bewhatshappening!

204: Alabama Dance Works

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

Justin sits down with Wrestling Royalty, Kenzie Paige, Thrillbilly Silas Mason and announcing legend, Joe Galli. Check out Episode 207 and find out how these guys got their start and how you can experience the best show you will ever see on March.

207: NWA Wrestling

Luxe Mastermind is an incredible resource for our local business community. Whether its accounting, marketing or general council advice, Luxe Mastermind is a one stop shop for a great business support system!

208: Luxe Mastermind

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

Check out some live music chat going on discussing The Loop and Live Music in the Wiregrass! Thanks to Aileen Clayton for stopping by and sharing her insight on an incredibly under appreciated local resource... Artists and Musicians!

210: The Loop Art Festival, Music Edition!

Non profits are not the easiest thing to keep running so when a creative fund raising idea pops up, you know we're gonna feature it! Check out what the Enterprise YMCA has going on with Director Kristina and bashful photographer extraordinaire, Theresa!

211: Battle of the Decades

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

Located in Southeast Alabama, The Wiregrass Local is your source for finding out about events, entertainment and how to #bewhatshappening! 