The Southern Citizen Podcast

The Southern Citizen Podcast

Conversations with folks from the American South who are 75 years or older ~ because their stories are worth hearing.

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May 18, 2024 127 mins

During Episode 7 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, we're at YWCO to celebrate 100 years of service in downtown Laurel, Mississippi. Through the decades the YWCO has been a landmark in our community as it has offered something for just about everyone. From belly dancing classes, to bingo nights, the YWCO has stood the test of time, and the organization has always found a way to serve and support the community.

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During Episode 6 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, we meet Burly - quick-witted and ever so charming, Burly shares stories spanning the 101 years he has walked this earth. From ear notching cattle in Scott County, Mississippi, to hauling communication equipment through the European countryside in WWII, Burly shares stories of true love, good biscuits, and "full-blooded" American patriotism. 

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During Episode 5 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, we walk through the history and timeline of dyslexia research and dyslexia therapy. Our discussion transitions to how and where Mississippi College belongs on this remarkable timeline. We are introduced to Kay and Shirley; these two women, as the saying goes, found themselves in the right place at the right time, and they have lived to tell the tale of how the Mississippi College Dy...

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March 27, 2024 76 mins

During Episode 4 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Rachel joins us to share memories and anecdotes from childhood and beyond. From encountering a nosey lunchroom lady on the school bus to learning to love paper as much as Michael Scott, Rachel keeps us on our toes. Her story is a beautiful testament to the fact that wearing your colors really does make all the difference. 

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March 10, 2024 106 mins

During Episode 3 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Gloria takes the main stage to share stories from the deep woods of South Mississippi. These stories and anecdotes are full of heart and humor. The importance of family is ever at the forefront of our conversation. From sleeping in an apple box as a newborn baby to reuniting with long-lost family from the Mississippi Delta – this episode has something for everyone.

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February 17, 2024 69 mins

During Episode 2 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Leonard returns for part 2 of his interview where shares more memories and stories of the larger-than-life folks he knew growing up in South Mississippi during the 1940s and 50s. He also opens up about a major turning point in his personal life and how it as impacted his family to this day. From a harrowing family tale of loss to close encounters with armadillos in Texas - this epis...

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February 1, 2024 95 mins

     During this first episode of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Leonard shares stories of his life growing up in South Mississippi in the 1940s. From losing his father as a young boy to a Sunday-morning encounter with a black bear, he shares stories of family, sharecropping, school, and even Elvis! 

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