Finding support for sensitive health concerns can be a daunting task. Check out our latest episode where Elizabeth and Stephanie from Five Horizons Health Services discuss the tools availible for local HIV patients and the importance of community when it comes to healing.Af The Wiregrass Local

Kick it with Jake Martin as we discuss our mutual love for all things spooky.Af The Wiregrass Local

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Sobriety is such an important part of some people's lives. Addiction comes in many forms and alcoholism is one of the biggest life destroyers out there. Check out episode 217 where Justin sits down with Mary Jeffers and discuss the importance of awareness and how to find help for someone struggling.Af The Wiregrass Local

After a devastating car accident, Rapha found her calling. Sometimes when we le;ast expect it, something will come into our lives and change us forever. This is Rapha's story of discovering her calling. Check out episode 216 and #bewhatshappening!Af The Wiregrass Local

Treating patients can be challenging enough without variables like language barriers. Robert and his team have found a way to provide great medical care to people that may have to pay for their treatment in cash dueAf The Wiregrass Local

Reinvesting in your home town takes vision. The Dothan Alumni Cohort is a strategic program that offers former residents of the Wiregrass to return, learn about whay makes our area great and get involved with a local cause. Check out some of the great ways DAC has been giving back and how you or your business can get involved with such a great prog…

Clay has been in his position with The City of Dothan for a year now. From bringing in Kevin Hart to selling out Bluey in record time, Clay knows a thing or 2 about the events industry and has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for those in the Wiregrass. Check out this episode as we discuss all the big name shows to ever happen at …

Hang out with us as we discuss the importance of community, hiring good character and find out how B.J., Kimmy and the rest of the Firestone crew create an incredible experience for their diners. They also have a new class to talk about! #bewhatshappening and check out 212 NOW!Af The Wiregrass Local

Non profits are not the easiest thing to keep running so when a creative fund raising idea pops up, you know we're gonna feature it! Check out what the Enterprise YMCA has going on with Director Kristina and bashful photographer extraordinaire, Theresa!Af The Wiregrass Local

Check out some live music chat going on discussing The Loop and Live Music in the Wiregrass! Thanks to Aileen Clayton for stopping by and sharing her insight on an incredibly under appreciated local resource... Artists and Musicians!Af The Wiregrass Local

Holly stopped in and hung out a spoke on The Loops Art Fest which is headed our way next month! Check out the latest eupisode and #bewhatshappening!Af The Wiregrass Local

Luxe Mastermind is an incredible resource for our local business community. Whether its accounting, marketing or general council advice, Luxe Mastermind is a one stop shop for a great business support system!Af The Wiregrass Local

Justin sits down with Wrestling Royalty, Kenzie Paige, Thrillbilly Silas Mason and announcing legend, Joe Galli. Check out Episode 207 and find out how these guys got their start and how you can experience the best show you will ever see on March.Af The Wiregrass Local

There have been a ton of photographers in The Wiregrass over the last decade but Brittany has done an incredible job finding her own way. Instead of the typical photo shoot you may expect, Brittany creates an exciting experience for her clients. Check out Episode 206 now and see what shes been up to!…

From mixing music in the club to orchestrating events and overseeing production, Daniel Lewis has done a lot to get to where he is today. Check out episode 205 and find out what makes this guy perfect for the job!Af The Wiregrass Local

There are a handful of arts driven non-profit groups in the area that tirelessly work to provide opportunities for enrichment in the lives of kids. Alabama Dance Works has been teaching and performing different techniques and methods for ages. This morning Justin sat down with Christina Hicks to talk about all the exciting things that ADW provides …

Travis and Lisa are working on an incredible event to honor our areas Veterans. Check out Episode 203 where we discuss the Honor Flight, how to get involved with Sweat 4 Vets and some other awesome community events coming up this weekend!Af The Wiregrass Local

From Half Baked to Saturday Night Live to countless remarkable impressions, Jim has mad a name as a comic during one of the best eras of comedy. Check out episode 202 where Justin and Jim talk about the role of the comedian, how material has evolved over his 30+ year career and find out Jim's favorite things about the south! #bewhatshappening and s…

Joe has been working on an amazing project in Downtown Dothan. Check out episode 201 and see what all has gone into the newest housing option in Downtown!Af The Wiregrass Local

Charlene stops back by to reminisce about the humble beginnings of The Local Podcast. We discuss character development over the past 7 years and talk about the importance of finding your people! Check it out now!Af The Wiregrass Local

Adam and Katie have a passion for live music and are bringing some super talented songwriters to our area. They are also helping get the word out about Dothan events through their website wiregrassevents.com! Check out Episode 199 and find out how Katie and Adam got started on this amazing project. They are bringing some incredibly talented folks t…

Hang out as we discuss the upcoming season that SEACT has in store for us. Jennefer and Billy stopped by to have an in depth conversation about the arts and their importance in developing character in all of us. #bewhatshappening and soak up the good vibes that the SEACT posse brought to the studio!Af The Wiregrass Local

Sometimes you when you start a project there is no way to imagine where it could take you. This is especially true for Caleigh from The Untrained Edit. From the humble beginnings of an online art brokerage to a multi-funtional studio and gallery space, TUE has become a hub of artistic energy comprised of so many talented people. Check out Episode 1…

Every city has those people that son't settle for less. Matt Robinson has been that in his community since he was a kid. With some years of experience under his belt, he along with a team of incredible folks have put together ChangeFest in Tupelo Mississippi. Tupleo seems to have embraced skateboarding as a cultural phenomenon and shaper of style. …

Corey and Justin have been working to build a better comedy scene in the Wiregrass Area. They've been honing their craft via their podcast, The Dead Mom Club and have been growing their following for the last 6 months and even host various open mic nights for new and blossoming comedians. Check out episode 195 and find out how they got their start …

Rachel has been working in the paint party and decor world for a while now. After being an employee for a while, she was able to come back and buy the place that she'd worked. Incredible story from a great artist! Had a blast hanging out with Rachel during this episode! Find out the importance of community, collaboration and doing the work on episo…

What a great time recording with HudsonAlpha Institute! We talked about genomics with Dr. Neil Lamb and Director Dean Mitchell and how understanding DNA can be a key to success for medical treatments, dietary adjustments and even cancer prevention. Check out the conversation about Hudson Alpha Institute for Biotechnology now!…

The Acting Director of Performing Arts for the City of Dothan joins Justin this week to discuss how to get a first hand education in event production. Kicking off his new position, Clay brought in Kevin Hart which to date has been the largest event the Civic Center has seen. We're excited about what Clay's experience brings to our growing entertain…

Sarah Kirsch has been with The Local for over half a decade and now is taking over the small art broker world with Space Potato Industries (not industries). Sarah has always been on the lookout for awesome stuff to get herself into and this newest venture is exactly that. Check out episode 191 now!Af The Wiregrass Local

In this episode we talk about everything from the arts to pitbull ownership. Check out this informative discussion on how the arts have shaped our lives and why its important to seek inspiration~Af The Wiregrass Local

Growing up as a skateboarder makes you view the world in a slightly different way. Check out the story of how creating your own way can be fulfilling and empowering. Devon is an amazing dude and has had quite the journey!~Af The Wiregrass Local

Ryan Mills has been working the past few years to get away from the normal boring life of being an employee and steering more into the entrepreneurship zone. In this episode we talk about growing up in the southeast on skateboards, how shooting certain subjects is way more fun than others. Check out Episode 188 now~…

Brandon has lived in the area for a handful of years now and dove into our city's sense of community head first. Check out episode 187 to see whats new with one of our favorite regulars!Af The Wiregrass Local

Pete Kelley has worn numerous hats over the last few decades and most recently he has begun to employ some of his passion into the art world. Pete will be a part of the First Friday Art Crawl in conjunction with the Bells Gallery here in Dothan on February 3rd. Swing by Reset Mercantile and check Pete's artwork our and meet one incredible human!…

Aaron McCreight swings by and we discuss how our area has changed since his last visit in 2019. We discuss upcoming ball tournaments as well as some exciting new things happening this year! Who on earth really knows what episode this is but I'm gonna say 185 to make it east on all of us. Cheers and #bewhatshappening!…

Roy Christopher is an extremely talented author, writer and life-liver. When we were approached to host a monthly art show, Roy was at the top of our list as far as who we could get work show their work at Reset Mercantile (our new home for the paper) Come out Friday and check out some of his work and support our local arts scene!…

You can tell a lot about someone by how they spend their time. A lot of people get to a certain level of success in life and bump it into neutral and coast their way to retirement. Some others keep pushing and seeking something that they may not have had as a child. And some people, like Izell Reese, never stop pushing to give back to the community…

Habitat for Humanity has been doing great things in The Wiregrass for a long time. Their annual Restoration Bid & Buy is around the corner so check out Episode 175 and find out how you can help support the Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity! Special thanks to their Board Chairman, Josh Chapman for coming by to see us this morning!…

After taking a year off from going to events people are starting to get moving again. Check out Episode 174 to find out about the 6th Annual Bloody Mary Festival at the Market Shops in Miramar Beach. Dubbed as the LARGEST tailgating party on the Emerald Coast, The Market Shops 6th Annual Bloody Mary Festival is taking place on October 23, 2021! Com…

The arts... They shape our personal taste, they create culture and beauty. Check out Episode 173 with The Coffee County Arts Alliance and find out how you can get enrichment from your life by supporting the arts!Af The Wiregrass Local

Brad Clayton and Taylor Keahey have been playing music together for decades in some form. Between individual recordings and collaborations these 2 have some serious history together. Over the last year theyve come together to form the record label Minor Hymns. Check out episode 172 and find out their backgrounds, where their passion comes from and …

Check out Episode 170 with Southeast Alabama Kids! They are a non profit who specializes in Foster care as well as just giving kids hope and providing healthy relationships to ensure success. They've been around for over 100 years and their mission has always put children first. Check em out in Episode 170!…

Check out Episode 171 with Rachel Hawkins. Rachel has been writing Young Adult novels for the last decade with some really great success. From book touring to pandemic times, find out more about Rachel and her process. She will also be in Dothan the 22nd of June to hang out and promote her newest work, "The Wife Upstairs" at Wiregrass Museum of Art…

Everyone has a calling. For a lot of us, figuring out your purpose is a lifelong journey. For others, things naturally progress in a positive direction because of the passion and experiences someone has. For Caleigh Parsons it has been the culmination of her recruiting skills, her eye for beauty and a desire to promote skilled and passionate artist…

Pam Miles stopped in to discuss Child Abuse Prevention and what the Exchange Center can do to help! The Exchange Center is made up of a team that’s passionate about empowering families to thrive in a safe and happy home. Check out Episode 168 and #bewhatshappening!Af The Wiregrass Local

Beth came by this week to discuss all the amazing programs provided by The Saliba Center. We talk about the importance of community and helping each other attain our goals! Dothan's Saliba Center for Families is a public, non-profit agency offering a wide array of social services at no cost. They specialize in prevention and intervention services t…

Wiregrass Nom's stopped by this week and talked about their exciting adventure in eating local! Wiregrass Noms is an Instagram account cataloging various locally owned restaurants. Check them out and #bewhatshappening.Af The Wiregrass Local

Join Justin as he sits down with Mollie Byrd. Mollie has been working as a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2011. Her unique view of the world, including her passion for mental health make her especially effective in her field. Check out episode 165 and see how she incorporates her knowledge of massage with her knowledge of positive self image and …