The Southern Citizen Podcast
Conversations with folks from the American South who are 75 years or older ~ because their stories are worth hearing.
Episodes
During Episode 14 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, I join forces with my sister in law and friend Rebekah to teach you all a bit about the rich and inspiring history of Laurel, MS – our hometown. From revolutionaries to renegades to Olympians to opera singers – folks from Laurel are cut from a different cloth.
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During Episode 13 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Ms. Pearl shares about her love of faith, family, and good food. Most week days, you can find her serving up neck hugs and banana pudding in her diner in downtown Laurel, MS, - Pearl's Diner. Her bubbly personality and can-do attitude is sure to inspire the masses.
During Episode 12 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Holly tells all about her journey in women’s sports and athletic training. From yellow jacket, to wild cat, to sycamore, to hawkeye – Holly has been there done that – and has probably published a paper about it!
During Episode 11 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Dink talks of hosiery – cigarettes – coffee – milk and so much more. From early life on the farm in Lauderdale County, MS - to meeting Elsie the cow - to traveling the country during his retirement years, Dink seems to always be able to find the silver lining in all situations.
Episode 10 ~ Welcome back to the Southern Citizen. Long time; no see. Or should I say, long time; no hear. For our family, Autumn of 2024 has been one for the books. It’s been a season full of school, work, travel, and the general act of living life as best we know how.
In an unexpected turn of events, it has also been a season loss; a season of goodbye for now. My forever young mother-in-law Ms. Kay slipped away into the next room...
During Episode 9 of The Southern Citizen, Storme and Meagan share stories from their life together. From love at first sight to facing the trials of life hand-in-hand. This sweet love story will live rent-free in your heart from now til kingdom come.
During Episode 8 of The Southern Citizen Podcast, Kay and Shirley return to the pod! After finishing up our first conversation, it was decided amongst ourselves that there was more ground to cover. Listen in as we dive headlong into syllabi creation (and revision), program recruitment, and Kay's not-so-distant connection to Dr. Samuel T. Orton.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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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