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We'll discuss many rural communities' issues as urban development drives some to find a "simpler life." That tension between residual knowledge and the evolution of developments, whether commercial or residential, on the quality of life, both good and less so. The podcast's home base is in Marion County, TN, where many of our stories will stem but will make a relatable scenario across the United States and beyond.  We hope to inform, entertain, and challenge the listeners to arrive at their own decisions and positions.

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Brief glimpse at some of the top stories we're working on and a look at our local sports teams
Derik has been a friend of the area for a few years. He still declares one of his favorite shows was when he played the Princess Theatre in South Pittsburg and hopes in a post COVID world he gets to play it again.  Derik talks about what's going on and his winning the Favorite Comedian in the Branson, MO community twice for his work on the Dolly Parton Stampede. He also talks about the need to force yourself to take a break and just "be" while the show takes a normal hiatus for most of the first quarter. 
Alyson stopped by to share a little about the ministry and some of the goals that they are trying to achieve. She also discusses some of the obstacles for successful re-acclimation into our local community as the participants attempt to navigate a course out of destructive behaviors such as co-dependency and addiction.  
Ms. Inglis talks about the upcoming election on May 3 and the deadlines affiliated with that date. Whether a candidate or a voter, the upcoming dates that are important are covered. She also talks about some of the differences that voters will see between the different districts within the county. 
WIth district implication in South Pittsburg, Van Buren came to take on the Pirates. And bragging rights for an inter-county contest when WHitwell High School visited Marion County Warriors' program.
Montana Findley and David Riley discuss Richard Hardy, South Pittsburg, Marion County, and Whitwell basketball teams as we look at the sunset of the regular season. We talk about specific players as well as some play calling and the post season outlook for the teams.
As we finish an "extra week" of winter break for Marion County Schools and Richard Hardy was only able to hold classes one day this week, we thought it'd be worth getting the information on the process that goes into making the decision on closing the schools. We also delve into what sickness thresholds trigger school closing also. 
Keith joins us to talk about gas prices, emergency and safety systems, and other services offered by Marion County Natural Gas 
Fathers and Sons

Fathers and Sons

2021-11-2927:15

Publisher David Riley talks with his youngest son about the ups and downs of the relationship between fathers and sons. They share some personal memories and dissect some of the "downs" in their own relationship. Whereas this is a compelling podcast, this is largely a "trial run" for future podcasts involving Marion County community leaders and residents across a broad spectrum of subjects so be sure and subscribe so you won't miss one. 
At the dawn of a fundraising event, give listen to an innovative idea that Whitwell, TN is doing to combine resources for several entities within its footprint.  
We discuss the app itself and some of the information she and her partners have extracted regarding the mobilization of both rural and urban voters.Be sure and look for the ActiVote App on you device at your favorite digital app outlet.Get more information: ActiVote website
With speak with LT Colonel Kurt Sanger, who served as top legal counsel to the DoD's Cyber Forces Command, about the evolution of the DoD's attention to cyber security and the impacts on world relations. We also talk about his recent transition into "civilian life" as he retires following a 20-plus-year career in the US Marine Corps.He also gives some surprising advice to businesses about their approach to cyber security.  
With an impending show at the South Pittsburg Princess Theatre, Lee tells us his story in the music business and shares a sneak peek at the show. You can also hear an all-new Christmas song from Lee!
Kate talks about her upcoming EP and life on the road. She talks about her small-town roots and how they affected her musical trajectory. She also talks about her influences from across the musical spectrum and how family remains integral to her music.https://kateboytekofficial.com/
Marion County News alum Montana Findley joins the podcast as we compare our papers' market footprints' in the post-season for prep football. Mr. Big-Shot-Daily-Paper, I mean Montana Findley outlines the path for his schools while I hold down the Marion side of the equation. 
We talk about what the organization does for children in our community. We talk about Norm's progression from an urban location with the organization to a rural location and the differences the two have.www.shpbeds.orgnorm.flake@shpbeds.org 
There may possibly be a case to make for small-town nepotism as this is actually the host's spouse, but it's relevant some of the experiences she encountered along the road and what lies ahead. As promised in the episode, you can partner with the organization at https://championrecoverycommunity.com/donate.
We talk about the arts incubator in South Pittsburg and the effect it hopes to have on the community both in arts and ultimately on a grander scale. 
Dr. House walks us through the "receiving side" of the TN Lottery monies and how they are applied to the various grant and scholarship programs for higher education. Mercifully she keeps it simple for the host and hopefully, this will prove to give the listener a glimpse into how all that works from the education side of the equation.
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