Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin was once known as Joe Lane. Joseph Lane had a beard and shaggy hair as an undercover agent during the precipice of the meth boom in Texas. His time in narcotics enforcement influenced his career and was the subject of his new book, "The Point. Dawn of the Texas Meth War."
The Wise County Courthouse will be looking a little different soon. We discuss the new-look roof, changes for early voting in the March primary, the bonds on the May ballot, important sports updates and more on the Season 1 finale of the Wise Up podcast.Want to be featured on the next episode? Leave us a message on the Wise Up Hotline: 940-242-1931
As Valentine's Day approaches, the Wise Up podcast shares our takeaways from a recent story on a couple whose relationship has stood the test of time, while also sharing staff plans to celebrate the romantic, top-10 holiday.The crew also dives into the art of campaign mailers, water developments for Wise County, Newsmax and why we hate Super Bowl parties.0:00 Intro/Valentine’s Day 6:20 Political ads/campaign mailers 9:30 PACs10:50 Super Bowl13:50 Scanner tales 18:20 Micah minut...
The UIL’s biennial realignment Feb. 1 has shaken up the Wise County sports scene. The Wise Up crew discusses the new landing spots and more on Episode 11 of the podcast.
Atlanta Braves pitcher and Decatur graduate Bryce Elder joins the Wise Up podcast to share how a bet on himself led to a career in Major League Baseball.The MLB All-Star and former Texas Longhorn shares his approach to Spring Training after the breakout season in 2023 and his message to local students and athletes during visits to area schools this offseason.
The Wise Up crew discusses how the Paradise community has banded together in the face of another tragedy following the plane crash that resulted in the deaths of Dr. Heath Smith and his six-year-old and eight-year-old sons; the new Lost Battalion Memorial Highway; an important sports update and more on Episode 9 of the podcast.
The Wise Up crew talks inclement weather, the loss of a Decatur legend, the forum for the March primary and more on the latest episode of the Wise Up podcast.
The Wise Up podcast crew discusses the 2023 Wise County Person of the Year, the new food truck that's in the works in Alvord and debuts a new sports segment in this week's episode.
Wise County Messenger editors Austin Jackson and Brendan Marchand look back at some of the top stories and moments of 2023 in Wise County.
Decatur graduate and current Lubbock-Cooper Liberty basketball coach Parker Hicks joins the Wise Up podcast to discuss how he came into his own as a coach after breaking a few records and launching multiple title runs as a player at Texas Tech and Lubbock Christian University.After averaging 30+ points per game his senior year, Hicks earned a spot as a walk-on on the Texas Tech team that made it to the National Championship game, eventually transferring to Lubbock Christian University, where ...
Bridgeport Police Chief Steve Stanford and Mayor Randy Singleton dive into their mentor-mentee relationship, cultural shift, leading through loss and their careers in law enforcement in our newest episode of Wise Up.Co-hosts are Brendan Marchand and Austin Jackson of the Wise County Messenger.
Judge J.D. Clark dives into his little-known life as a singer-songwriter and what led to him joining the Chico City Council at the age of 20. Clark, who later became the youngest mayor in Texas, also discusses his rise through local politics, diving into the ongoing courthouse restoration and his recent nomination to lead the National Association of Counties.Hosts are Brendan Marchand and Austin Jackson of the Wise County Messenger.
Therapist Dana Lee talks about mental health during the holiday season and gives tips on how to take care of yourself and others who might be struggling this time of year. Making A Mess is produced by Branded FM on the Decatur Square.
Dance teacher Karen Smith talks to Messenger Publisher Kristen Tribe and Editor Richard Greene about the upcoming performance of "The Nutcracker," featuring her students at Wise Ballet and Music Academy.
New Decatur ISD Superintendent Dr. Chad Jones talked with Messenger Editor Richard Greene and Publisher Kristen Tribe about his career in education and his goals for the school district.
Director Blake Walls with the Wise County Veterans Service Office visited the Branded FM studio this week to talk about how his office assists local veterans. He and his staff take pride in helping veterans get the benefits they deserve.
Happy Halloween! Paranormal investigators Suzette Munson and Jennifer DeMoss led a Messenger crew on an excursion into the historic Brown Hotel. They stopped by the Branded FM studio this week to discuss the outing and their chilling interactions with ghostly entities.
Realtor Christie Rhine was named Decatur Citizen of the Year at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet Oct. 16. She stopped by the Branded FM studio to talk about her years of community service and how it goes hand-in-hand with her real estate business, Rhine Realty.
Wise Health System’s Chief Medical Doctor and Wise County’s local medical health authority Jon Walker answers questions about COVID-19.