Patriotic Alabama Community Honors Fallen Vietnam Heroes
A very important aspect of my trip to Andalusia, Alabama, last week was to cover the The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall hosted by Covington Veterans Foundation. At the opening ceremony, family members who had lost loved ones during the Vietnam War, were asked to stand up. For those family members it was a time to stand proudly, knowing that we were honoring the sacrifice of their loved ones. B...
38m Aug 02, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: CCB Bank CEO Michael Andrews Supporting Communities
I love seeing small businesses finding opportunities to support their communities. One example of this is CCB Community Bank in Andalusia, Alabama! I hope you will tune in as I highlight CCB Community Bank CEO Michael Andrews about Covington Veterans Foundation recently hosting The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall and CCB Community Bank hosting Lee Greenwood through Andalusia Area Chamber of Com...
3m Aug 01, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Marie Pridgen Kidney Transplant Support
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, Charlaine Houston is sharing about the financial need of her friend, Marie Pridgen, who will soon be undergoing a kidney transplant. Please listen and share. Sponsor: Visit North Alabama NorthAlabama.org
2m Jul 31, 2022
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Cooking with Brenda Gantt, Freedom Friends with Author Cameron Marasco, & Cora's Corner
Today! Joining me today is Brenda Gantt with Cooking with Brenda Gantt, Freedom Friends with Cameron McCormick Marasco, & Cora’s Corner! I'm not going to say much here, just listen & share! You can also subscribe to TMWS via TuneIn Radio, Apple iTunes, Audioboom, Spotify, Stitcher, Blubrry, Google Podcasts, & iHeart Radio. All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com. City of Andalusia And...
51m Jul 30, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Cooking with Brenda Gantt
On this MADM, I am taking you to Andalusia, Alabama, to the home of Brenda Gantt of Cooking with Brenda Gantt. Brenda shares about her work as a teacher and how Brenda Gantt became a household name. Listen and share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes
3m Jul 30, 2022
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Ret. Lt. Col. James Lawrence with Covington Veterans Foundation
On today’s show, I’ll have Ret. Lt. Col. Jim Lawrence with Covington Veterans Foundation joining me to share about his service in the Air Force and the importance of having the The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in Andalusia, Alabama. Please listen and share.
56m Jul 30, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Support for Marie Pridgen's Upcoming Kidney Transplant
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, Charlaine Houston is sharing about the financial need of her friend, Marie Pridgen, who will soon be undergoing a kidney transplant. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
2m Jul 29, 2022
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First Responder Mental Wellness with Billy Cinkay & Medical Expenses for Marie's Kidney Transplant
On today's show, I have former police sergeant, Billy Cinkay, to share about a first responder mental health program called, "Haven for Heroes" created by first responder for first responders through Haven Health Management. After that conversation, I will be speaking with Charlaine Houston about her friend, Marie Pridgen, who is very close to receiving a new kidney and needs some financial sup...
38m Jul 29, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Former Police Sgt. Billy Cinkay Discusses First Responder Mental Wellness
On this Make A Difference Minute, Billy Cinkay shares about Haven Health Management and their Haven for Heroes program. Haven for Heroes is a dedicated first responder treatment program that was created for first responders and by first responder. It is designed to provide comfort to first responders during the difficult times of inpatient treatment. They provide evidence based therapy to make ...
3m Jul 28, 2022
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13-year-old Starla Chapman with Starla's Stacks
On this edition of TMWS, I am recognizing 13-year-old Starla Stacks and her effort to support families battling cancer while doing what she loves, cooking. As you'll hear during the conversation, Starla's grandmother was a strong influence on Starla's love of cooking. During our conversation, I decided to dedicate this show to Starla's grandmother, Miss Flora Ann Harris. I hope you will listen ...
34m Jul 28, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: 13-year-old Starla Chapman with Starla's Stacks
On this Make A Difference Minute, I have 13-year-old Starla Chapman sharing about the influence of her grandmother, her cooking journey, and cancer battle that all led her to want to help other families battling cancer by supporting them through a food truck business. I hope you will listen and share with your friends. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, Alabama
3m Jul 27, 2022
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First Responder Autism Awareness with Fabian Oden & 8-year-old Della Morgan with Deljen's
Tonight, I have Fabian Oden sharing about his development of a first responder autism awareness database and, just coming off of serving patrons at the World Games, 8-year-old Della and her mom, Jennifer, are sharing about Deljen's. This young lady is amazing! In a addition to being posted here on SoundCloud, you can also listen to the show by subscribing to TMWS via Facebook, Instagram, TuneI...
48m Jul 27, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Autism Awareness for First Responders with Fabian Oden
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, Fabian Oden, with a background as a police officer and paramedic and currently in medical school at St. George's University, is sharing about the database he is developing for first responders when it comes to those on the autism spectrum. I hope you will listen and help spread the word about Fabian's life saving effort. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensB...
2m Jul 26, 2022
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Music Artist Ian Flanigan & Darryl Fuhrman with Lettermen of the U.S.A.
Thanks to my friends at 2911 Media, last Thursday night, Cora and I had the privilege of spending some time with Ian Flanigan at American Songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. While some of you might remember Ian as the runner-up in Season 19 of The Voice with Team Blake, there is a bigger story/message that comes with this singer/songwriter/musician. Ian is now celebrating seven years of sobriet...
1hr 6m Jul 26, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Music Artist Ian Flanigan Shares Background & Struggles
On this Make A Difference Minute, Ian Flanigan, who is known for his success on The Voice, shares about his family business and the tough path that he took before finding sobriety. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Jul 25, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Help Us Stay With Our Son
On today's Make A Difference Minute, we are highlighting the needs of a family who is currently at UAB Women & Infants Services as their baby battles trisomy 18. I hope you will listen as Liz Crowson shares how you can help. Sponsor: Visit North Alabama NorthAlabama.org
2m Jul 24, 2022
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Cora's Corner: Squeak from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
On this episode of Cora's Corner, Cora is sharing an example of a book from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library called, "Squeak." I encourage you to check out Imagination Library at ImaginationLibrary.com. If the program is not available in your area, find out how to make that happen for children in your area! Sponsor: Brad Wallace with Edward Jones in Madison, AL
6m Jul 23, 2022
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Dollywood PR Director Wes Ramey, Elkmont Elementary's Heather Haden, & Cora's Corner
Did you know that Dolly Parton’s father was illiterate and that was the motivation for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library? Today, in addition to sharing about Dollywood educational attractions, we’re highlighting the subject of literacy with Dollywood Public Relations Director Wes Ramey and Elkmont Elementary School’s Heather Haden along with Imagination Library parent Laura Cornelison! After ...
50m Jul 23, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Amelia Center Executive Director Robert Smith
Such an important segment as Children's of Alabama Amelia Center Executive Director Robert Smith shares about their highly qualified staff and the resource they provide when it comes to grief and loss for children and adults. Listen & share. Sponsor: Marble City Pharmacy MarbleCityPharmacy.com
3m Jul 23, 2022
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Amelia Center Executive Director Robert Smith & Liz Crowson with Help Us Stay With Our Son
Tonight, we’re taking on the subject of grief & loss with Children's of Alabama’s Amelia Center Executive Director Robert Smith. After that, I'll be talking with Liz Crowson about her cousin, Baby Wilder Rhodes, who is currently at UAB battling trisomy 18 and fundraiser has been organized, so that the parents can continue to be with Baby Wilder during this time. I hope you will listen & share t...
42m Jul 23, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Sweet Grown Alabama with Director Ellie Watson
On this MADM, Sweet Grown Alabama Director Ellie Watson is sharing about the SGA effort and how they support growers and producers in the state of Alabama. I hope you will listen and share. If you are not in Alabama, I encourage you to listen to this message and find programs in your area. Sponsor: J. Calvert Farms
2m Jul 22, 2022
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Sweet Grown Alabama with Ellie Watson & Support for Hartselle Police Sgt. Lynn Dean
Today's show, takes us from Montgomery, Alabama, to Hartselle, Alabama! First, we'll be talking with Sweet Grown Alabama Director Ellie Watson about the program and how it is supporting the work of farmers and other product producers in the state of Alabama. After that, we will be talking with Hartselle Police Chief Justin Barley about Sgt. Lynn Dean who was recently injured in the line of duty...
47m Jul 22, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Hartselle Police Sgt. Lynn Dean Needs Our Support
I may no longer be a police officer, but I’m still answering calls. Right now, a LE brother needs our help and tomorrow we are going to highlight the need for Hartselle Police Department Sgt. Lynn Dean with Chief Justin Barley. Sponsor: Athens Bible School AthensBible.com
2m Jul 21, 2022
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Huntsville High School Drum Major Jillian Boles & Gilliam Family House Fire Fundraiser
Today's show starts us out in Huntsville, Alabama, as we talk to Huntsville High School Band Senior Drum Major Jillian Boles! Jillian is an accomplished band member and student with five-all state titles as a trombonist and a 4.3 GPA to go along with an ACT score of 33! I wanted Jillian to share about her accomplishments and the goals she has set for herself. During the segment, you'll also hea...
35m Jul 21, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: HHS Senior Drum Major Jillian Boles Shares Passion for Music
On today’s Make A Difference Minute, we are recognizing Huntsville High School Band Senior Drum Major Jillian Boles! I hope you will listen as Jillian shares about her passion for music being passed down by her loved ones. Listen carefully, and you’ll also hear the HHS Band playing in the background! Please share and help encourage this amazing young lady and the HHS Band! Sponsor: Green's Dep...
3m Jul 20, 2022
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Coming Together to Help Jonathan Douglas
I recently spoke with Jeffrey Douglas of Andalusia, Alabama, about his brother, Jonathan Douglas, a native of Andalusia, currently living in Locust Grove, GA, who needs our help. While doctors are all for a special procedure for Jonathan’s cardiac condition, the insurance company has denied the procedure several times. After being denied again and again, Jeffrey has decided to take matters int...
26m Jul 20, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: A Brother's Love
Yesterday afternoon, I spoke with Jeffrey Douglas of Andalusia, Alabama, about his brother, Jonathan Douglas, a native of Andalusia, currently living in Locust Grove, GA, who needs our help. While doctors are all for a special procedure for Jonathan’s cardiac condition, the insurance company has denied the procedure several times. After being denied again and again, Jeffrey has decided to take ...
2m Jul 19, 2022
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Honoring Veteran Legacies with Chris Batté
On today's show, we are recognizing Honoring Veteran Legacies with co-founder Chris Batté! On the show, Chris shares about her great uncle, who died during WWII and inspired her to care so deeply for veterans. She also shares about the mission of Honoring Veteran Legacies and an upcoming trip to Washington D.C. for Korean War veterans. Listen & share.
32m Jul 19, 2022
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Make A Difference Minute: Chris Batté Shares Passion for Veterans
On this MADM, Chris Batté, co-founder of Honoring Veteran Legacies, is sharing about her great uncle losing his life during WWII and the impact that the loss had on her family and her passion for honoring veterans. I hope that you will listen and share this special message. Sponsor: BamaEstatePlanning.com
3m Jul 18, 2022
3m
Make A Difference Minute: Coach Nico Johnson Honors Hometown Heroes
Because of my computer issue last night, Texas Longhorns Assistant Coach Nico Johnson’s Make A Difference Minute did not make it to California in time to air today, so I have it scheduled to run tomorrow. To keep everyone on the same page, it will air on the others as well. Sponsor: Visit North Alabama NorthAlabama.org
2m Jul 17, 2022
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Cora's Corner: Stars in My Eyes
On this episode of Cora's Corner, Cora is reading "Stars in My Eyes" written by Michelle Norwood and inspired by Hunter Norwood, founder of A Little Something Extra Ice Cream! I hope you will share this segment with others, especially children! Sponsor: Brad Wallace with Edward Jones in Madison, AL
5m Jul 16, 2022
5m
Texas Longhorns Assistant Football Coach Nico Johnson & Cora's Corner
On today's show, I have special guest Coach Nico Johnson. Originally from Andalusia, Alabama, Coach Johnson is now an assistant coach with the Texas Longhorns. Although, he is now in Austin, Texas, Coach Johnson still has a great appreciation for his roots in Andalusia. Coach Johnson shares about some people back home who made a positive impact on his life as well as some of the struggles of fi...
1hr 17m Jul 16, 2022
1hr 17m
Make A Difference Minute: Coach Nico Johnson Reflects on Difference Makers Back Home
This morning, you'll hear an inspiring message about some special people in Andalusia, Alabama, from Texas Longhorns Assistant Coach Nico Johnson! Listen & share. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Jul 16, 2022
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Jerica Frazier of Jerica's Journey
On February 18th, 2016, then 21-year-old Jerica Frazier was in a vehicle accident that nearly took her life. Her dad, who was a volunteer firefighter, pulled up on the scene to find that it was his daughter fighting for her life. Jerica survived, but doctors thought both of her legs would need to be amputated. After re-evaluating the situation, the medical team was able to save Jerica’s right l...
36m Jul 16, 2022
36m
Make A Difference Minute: Jerica's Journey
On February 18th, 2016, then 21-year-old Jerica Frazier was in a vehicle accident that nearly took her life. Her dad, who was a volunteer firefighter, pulled up on the scene to find that it was his daughter fighting for her life. Jerica survived, but doctors thought both of her legs would need to be amputated. After re-evaluating the situation, the medical team was able to save Jerica’s right l...
2m Jul 15, 2022
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GratitudeAmerica, Inc. with CEO Michael Anthony
GratitudeAmerica’s mission is to provide critical support for service members, Veterans, and their families by conducting meaningful restorative programs to assist Veterans affected by deployment exposures such as traumatic brain injury and combat-related stress. On today's show, I am talking with GratitudeAmerica CEO Michael Anthony. In addition to the GratitudeAmerica effort, Michael shares h...
35m Jul 15, 2022
35m
Make A Difference Minute: GratitudeAmerica, Inc. with CEO Michael Anthony
Michael Anthony joined GratitudeAmerica, Inc. in June 2016 to serve as executive director. Prior to joining the team he worked at Publix where he oversaw all corporate education for Publix’s managers. After 20 years of service to Publix, Michael wanted to serve his fellow combat veterans. Michael’s background is in education, he holds degrees in education and advanced degrees in training and p...
3m Jul 14, 2022
3m
Windchime Wishes Limited with Leslie Gafford
Windchime Wishes Limited exists to bring patients AND families living with disabilities caused by, but not limited to, ALS, PLS, MS, CP, MD, TBI and spinal cord injuries to a peaceful, fully and extremely accessible vacation home at no cost to them. I hope you will listen at Leslie Gafford shares about this labor of love. Please share.
35m Jul 14, 2022
35m
Make A Difference Minute: Windchime Wishes Limited
On this MADM, Leslie Gafford is sharing about her passion for Windchime Wishes Limited in Andalusia, Alabama, and her vision for helping patients AND families living with disabilities caused by, but not limited to, ALS, PLS, MS, CP, MD, TBI and spinal cord injuries to a peaceful, fully and extremely accessible vacation home at no cost to them. Sponsor: Green's Dependable Hardware Russellville, AL
3m Jul 13, 2022
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Operation Grow Supports Military Veterans
On tonight’s show, we’re coming to you from Auburn University as I speak with Harli Willis who is Operation Grow coordinator for The Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Alabama’s ‘Operation Grow’ trains military veterans in agriculture the Operation Grow project, part of the Alabama Beginning Farmer program, provides special emphasis on the training needs of military veterans interested in ag...
33m Jul 13, 2022
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Army Staff Sgt. Kisha Makerney
On this MADM, Army Staff Sgt. Kisha Makerney shares some of her story of limb loss and her determination...and stubbornness to not let it keep her from living a full life. I hope that you will share this message of encouragement and inspiration with others. Sponsor: Athens Bible School
2m Jul 12, 2022
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Army Staff Sgt. Kisha Makerney
After Army Staff Sgt. Kisha Makerney made it safely back home after serving in Iraq, she had a motorcycle accident that led to the amputation of her left leg. Not having anyone tell her what she couldn’t do paved the way everything she could, including support from Operation Rebound: CAF through Challenged Athletes Foundation!
30m Jul 12, 2022
30m
Make A Difference Minute: Paracyclist JW "Stumpy Coop" Moreno
Since JW Moreno is racing again today, I wanted to share this message of encouragement and inspiration from JW as he competes in today's major U.S. Paralympics Cycling event in Chattanooga, Tennessee! Sponsor: Visit North Alabama NorthAlabama.org
2m Jul 10, 2022
2m
Cora's Corner: Super Powers
On this episode of Cora's Corner, Cora is reading "Super Powers" written by Michelle Anthony Norwood, illustrated by Mason Holcomb, and inspired by Hunter Norwood, founder of A Little Something Extra Ice Cream! You can purchase you copy of Super Powers on Amazon! Sponsor: Brad Wallace with Edward Jones in Madison, Alabama
6m Jul 09, 2022
6m
Matt's Kidney Transplant Journey & Cora's Corner
On this morning’s show, we’re highlighting Matt’s Kidney Transplant Journey with Matt & Dawn Beresford! After that, we’ll have a brand new episode of Cora’s Corner as Cora reads an excerpt of “Super Powers” written by Michelle Anthony Norwood, illustrated by Mason Holcomb, & inspired by Hunter Norwood of A Little Something Extra Ice Cream! Purchase your copy on Amazon! Listen & share.
33m Jul 09, 2022
33m
Make A Difference Minute: Finding Our Dad a Kidney with Taylor Cater Durham
On today's MADM, I have Taylor Cater Durham to share about her dad's need for a kidney donor. I hope that you will listen and share this need with others. It only takes a second to share, but could save Chris Cater's life. Sponsor: Bankston Motor Homes BankstonMotorHomes.com
3m Jul 09, 2022
3m
Taylor Cater Durham with Finding Our Dad a Kidney
On tonight's show, Taylor Cater Durham is giving us an update on her dad, Christopher Cater, who currently needs a kidney donor. After listening, I hope that you will join the group "Finding our dad a kidney" on Facebook. Listen & share and let's help save Chris' life.
23m Jul 09, 2022
23m
Make A Difference Minute: Alabama A&M Communications Media Major Morgan Symone
On this MADM, I have rising Alabama A&M junior Morgan Symone to share about her communications media major and her pursuit of a radio internship this fall! Listen & share. Sponsor: Alabama The Beautiful Magazine
2m Jul 08, 2022
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Alabama A&M University Communications Media Major Morgan Symone Seeks Internship
On tonight’s show, I have Morgan Symone, a rising junior at Alabama A&M University majoring in communications media. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, Morgan hopes to have an internship in the Huntsville radio market this fall. Morgan’s message of drive and passion is both encouraging and inspiring! Listen & share.
36m Jul 08, 2022
36m
Make A Difference Minute: Douglas Medical Bills for a New Liver
26-year-old Douglas Lee was working up until last week. That’s when the pain became unbearable. Douglas is now in the UAB Liver Transplant unit waiting on a new liver. Thanks to Sylvia Blackerby, I found out about this situation and we’re going to try to help. On tomorrow’s Make A Difference Minute, I’ll have Douglas’ mom, Teresa, on the show to share about a fundraising effort for Douglas. Do...
3m Jul 07, 2022
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