In this new year, I wonder if we could take a play out of the Pop-Tarts Bowl’s playbook. What would happen if we went “all in” at not really subscribing to the narrative others give us, but instead writing our own story and following who we truly are. 

For the third year in a row, I had the chance to visit with State Representative Clay Mansell who represents Mississippi's District 56 in the heart of Central Mississippi.  We talked about how year three is truly different than years one and two. We briefly touched on a few hot button items like School Choice and PERS as well as how contacting those elected officials who represent you matters (and how you contact them matters even more!)

Wes Simmons is a Clinton native who has seen the world and has (more than) taken his family along for the ride. In this final episode of 2025, Wes talked about the importance of researching all of your options and taking that leap of faith in order to experience life in a way many will never know.

The start of a new calendar year is the time where we get to resolve ourselves to attack the next 365 days with gusto! We get to set those goals, start a-fresh, strive towards new all while shedding the failures, the let downs, the disappointments, the poor deeds, the bad thoughts, the ill wills, the missed targets of the previous 365 days.

There's really no one like Jake Wimberly around. He's got a great voice for radio and the best head of hair in all of Mississippi sports. He's proven that he's dedicated to working hard and to building relationships that have proven to benefit not only himself but those within his wake.  Jake Wimberly continues to push the envelope of expectations, and I'm thankful he took time out of his day to chat about how things started and what the future looks like.

I had the chance to talk to Breana Norton, the newest Chief of Staff and Special Programs for the City of Clinton. She's a home-grown-Clintonian who has already been given a quality education to position herself as a voice of reason in the City's policy making.

Had the chance to talk to Main Street Clinton Director Tara Lytal about the annual Cruzin' Clinton Car Show coming up. There's something for everyone, from awesome cars to Hot Wheels racing action and the Big Truck Experiences.

The City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen recently passed a Resolution opposing Public & Private School Choice Programs in a unanimous vote. Ward 4 Alderman Chip Wilbanks helped lead the charge in writing and passing this Resolution.

Summer time always brings out the grills, but for some, grilling season is year-round. I talked to my good friend Dustin Jones, an awarding winning competitive steak champion, about his new venture into the world of grilling and seasoning.

Life’s going to deal you some great cards as well as some really bad cards. You’re going to be up, and you’re going to be in the hole a good bit too. Just remember that you’re not competing with the rest of the world. You have just as much chance as everyone else. What will set you apart is how you play the hand you’re dealt.

If you can show others around you that you give a damn about what you give a damn about, they may sever ties with you. But they may point their rockets in the same direction, giving you twice as much force and power to accomplish that goal.

It seems John A. Shedd’s cliche quote is relevant for these moments, moments millions face on a daily basis: “A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.”

To those facing the end of one chapter and starting new ones: Here’s to weathering the storms of change and to galvanizing our character. 

It's not everyday you run into someone who can play an instrument that embodies the heart and soul of country music—the pedal steel guitar. Jacob Dillard has already made the the most of his musical abilities, finding himself in numerous outfits on the road and in the studio. 

After Clinton's current mayor Phil Fisher announced his retirement in September of 2024, City Attorney Will Purdie quickly stepped up to the plate to announce his intention to seek the head job for the City of Clinton. He ended up gaining the seat by going unopposed in the race, making the transition and mission one he has the chance to focus on prior to officially being sworn in after the general election scheduled for June 3, 2025.  I had a chance to sit with him to get a brief glimpse into his plan for moving the City of Clinton forward.  As always, thanks to Ty Garvey, Drew Mellon and the rest of Don Quixote's Horse for allowing their music to set the local tone for these podcasts.

Pearl River Community College's Director of Athletics Patrick Ochs talks about the massive amount of benefits to be found inside the state's Community College network. Not all states have such robust offerings on the Community College scale, but Mississippi packs a punch.

The annual Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival draws a great many number of people to Clinton's historic Brick Streets each year. With the 2025 Red Brick Roads moving from August to March, the weather should be more welcoming as music, art and food lay the foundation of an epic weekend in Clinton, Mississippi. 

I had the chance to speak with Clinton's Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Anna Nutt and Clinton's Main Street Director Tara Lytal about the work that goes into putting on such a great event and how Red Brick Roads has grown over the years. 

To purchase tickets, inspect the line up or to explore more about the festival, visit www.redbrickroads.com. 

As always, thanks to Ty Garvey, Drew Mellon and the rest of Don Quixote's Horse for allowing their music to set the local tone for these podcasts.

We could literally “WHAT IF!” ourselves to the grave. If we “WHAT IF!” ourselves too much, we then jump on the “WHY EVEN!” train. WHAT IF we get hurt and embarrassed or lose our jobs or have someone say something snarky? WHY EVEN try if all we’re going to faced with is failure and humiliation?

It's easy to say, but life certainly happens and gets in the way. Finally, two weeks into February brothers Robert and Phillip Chapman talk a little about 90s country, legacies and new starts.  

As always, thanks to Ty Garvey, Drew Mellon and the rest of Don Quixote's Horse for allowing their music to set the local tone for these podcasts.

You focus on the things you keep in front of you. Be they good things or bad things, having it in front of you reminds you what you’re doing and why you’re doing it.

I had the chance to meet up with Mississippi District 56 Representative Clay Mansell during the first week of his second year in the Mississippi House of Representatives.

We talked about what he learned during his first year and why contacting your representatives in an authentic manner could pay dividends. 

As always, thanks to Ty Garvey and Don Quixote's Horse for allowing their music to set the local tone for these podcasts.