The Southern Citizen Podcast

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.

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 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 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!