The Mark White Show

Yesterday, I had author Anna Grace Miller and her 97-year-old grandfather, Edgar Michael, at CoraNation for a TMWS interview! Born in 1929, Mr. Michael is one year younger than my grandfather who raised me. Anna has written Where Bluewater Runs: A Southern Boyhood in the Great Depression, a book inspired by her granddad’s childhood and the real people, places, and events of 1938 Lexington, Alabama...

On this Make A Difference Minute, Hope Snoddy Hagan shares what the outpouring of love, prayers, and support from the community has meant to her family as her 19-year-old son, Adyn, battles severe aplastic anemia. Hope also shares an important message for others facing difficult circumstances: let people help, accept the support, and allow your community to surround you with love during the times...

On this edition of The Mark White Show, I’m coming to you from LifeSouth Blood Centers in Florence, Alabama, where I’m joined by Hope Snoddy Hagan and Misty George with Jagger’s Journey. In 2018, I first connected with Misty as her son, Jagger, battled severe aplastic anemia. Although Jagger passed away in 2020, his legacy continues through Jagger’s Journey and Misty’s efforts to support other fam...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have 11-year-old Alabama actress Gabby Davis as she shares about landing the lead role of Izzy in Houdini the Magical Dog, currently being filmed in Athens, Alabama. After auditioning for the movie and receiving a callback, Gabby continued through the process until she received the call every young actor hopes for. She had been chosen to play Izzy. Her response...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Bro Richmond, son of actor and stuntman Branscombe Richmond, as he shares about his experience working on Disney’s live-action Moana. Bro was selected from a large casting search that brought together Polynesians from across the United States with a wide variety of skills and experiences. With his background in stunt work, Bro was chosen to portray one of M...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have actor and stuntman Branscombe Richmond as he shares how a simple drive through Athens, Alabama, helped bring the production of Houdini the Magical Dog to the community. While visiting North Alabama, Branscombe asked Ashley Chewning to show him a small town. She brought him to her hometown of Athens, and when he saw the downtown square, something clicked. A...

Tonight, I’m joined by Dr. Antoinette “Toni” Farmer-Thompson, president of Strayer University, for an important conversation about the changing face of higher education and the rapidly growing impact of artificial intelligence on the workforce. Today’s college student may be a working adult, a parent, a career changer, or someone trying to gain new skills while balancing the responsibilities of ev...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Dr. Antoinette “Toni” Farmer-Thompson, president of Strayer University, as she discusses the rapidly changing role of artificial intelligence in education and the workforce. Dr. Farmer-Thompson says the question is no longer whether AI will transform the way we work. That transformation is already happening. The challenge now is making sure students, especi...

Tonight, we’re celebrating a group of young athletes who have given Athens, Alabama, plenty to be proud of! The Athens 6U Girls All-Stars won the pre-area tournament, the area tournament, and then went undefeated to capture the Alabama state championship in the gold bracket! Now, these state champions are headed to the World Series, and they won’t have to travel far. They’ll have the opportunity t...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have children’s book author Ashley Nicole Seals as she shares the inspiration behind A Friend Like Kip, a story inspired by her youngest son, Kohen. The idea began when Kohen was in preschool. Ashley watched as he faced challenges in social situations, not because he wasn’t friendly, but because other children sometimes misunderstood the way he communicated and...

On this edition of The Mark White Show, I’m joined by Ashley Nicole Seals, gifted specialist and special education director with Winfield City Schools and author of the new children’s book, A Friend Like Kip. Inspired by her youngest son, Kohen, Ashley wrote A Friend Like Kip to encourage kindness, inclusion, empathy, friendship, and a better understanding of children who may communicate, interact...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Jeremy Clark with Vets to Cowboys as he shares how farmers and ranchers can play an important role in helping veterans discover purpose after military service. Jeremy says veterans entering agriculture need more than pamphlets, presentations, or financial assistance. They need experienced farmers and ranchers willing to open their operations, share what the...

On this edition of The Mark White Show, I’m talking with Army veteran Jeremy Clark, founder of Vets to Cowboys in Grand Bay, Alabama. After serving his country through multiple deployments, Jeremy found a new mission through agriculture. Alongside his wife, Heather, he is now helping other veterans discover purpose, camaraderie, practical skills, and new opportunities through farming and ranching....

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Ashley Chewning with Alabama FilmWorks as she shares how a career in film is about far more than what happens in front of the camera. As production coordinator for Houdini the Magical Dog, Ashley helps keep everything running behind the scenes. From securing filming locations and coordinating logistics to arranging meals for the cast and crew, finding backg...

Tonight, we’re taking you behind the scenes of a movie being filmed right here in Athens, Alabama! Tune in as I talk with actor and producer Branscombe Richmond, actor Mark Beltzman, young Alabama actress Gabby Davis and her mom, Megan Davis, actor and stunt performer Bro Richmond, legendary stuntwoman Barbara Anne Klein, veteran Hollywood hair and makeup artist Ramona Fleetwood, production coordi...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Charlotte Goodman, children’s coordinator at the Leighton Public Library and Civic Center, as she shares how the library is opening young minds to a world of possibilities. For children growing up in a rural community, opportunities to experience different places and cultures can sometimes be limited. That’s why Charlotte and the library created “Leighton’s...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have firefighter Brett Thomas as he shares his brother Jamey’s unexpected journey after what first appeared to be a routine medical emergency. When Jamey suffered a seizure in May, his family had no idea it would lead to the discovery of a brain tumor. Brett immediately left work to be with his family, helping care for Jamey’s young daughter while his sister-in-...

From birthday celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary to international travel adventures without ever leaving town, the Leighton Public Library and Civic Center is redefining what a community library can be. On tonight’s special on-location edition of The Mark White Show, I sit down with Library Director Miranda Ball and Children’s Coordinator Charlotte Goodman to talk about inspiring childre...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Russellville firefighter and EMT Alejandro Wallace as he shares how a passion for protecting lives led him to write the children’s book, A Day at the Fire Station with Dad. As a firefighter, Alejandro has seen firsthand the importance of fire prevention and education. Some of his most rewarding moments have come when children recognize him and say they reme...

This episode of The Mark White Show features two firefighters whose commitment to serving others extends well beyond the firehouse. In the first segment, Russellville firefighter and EMT Alejandro Wallace shares the inspiration behind his children's book, A Day at the Fire Station with Dad, and explains why teaching fire safety at a young age can help save lives. In the second segment, we hear fro...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Dr. Larry Charleston IV, a board-certified neurologist and headache medicine specialist, as he discusses the challenges of treating migraine disease and cluster headaches. Migraine disease affects an estimated 43 million Americans, while cluster headaches, though much rarer, are considered among the most painful neurological conditions. Dr. Charleston expla...

Nearly 43 million Americans live with migraine, and thousands more experience the intense pain of cluster headaches. These neurological conditions can interrupt careers, family life, and everyday routines, yet many patients continue searching for treatments that provide effective relief. On this episode of The Mark White Show, I’m talking with Dr. Larry Charleston IV, a nationally recognized neuro...

On today’s Make A Difference Minute, we are once again highlighting the work of the Epilepsy Foundation of America with regional director Sara Sanderson Franklin! This MADM is brought to you by Bama Estate Planning by Attorney Harlan D. Mitchell, proudly supporting stories and the people who make our communities strong. Real stories. Real people. Real impact. News That Unites!™️

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Julie Garner, founder of Project Yellow Light, as she shares the heartbreaking story that inspired a national movement for safe driving. In 2007, Julie's 16-year-old son, Hunter, was killed in a car crash. In the midst of unimaginable grief, Julie, her husband, and their daughter made the decision to honor Hunter's memory by helping protect other young driv...

In honor of Livvy Rue Borden, from 4p-8p, Pizza Ed in Hartselle, Alabama, is hosting a fundraiser benefiting Smash SMARD and the mission to raise awareness and fund research for SMARD1 (Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory Distress Type 1). If you've ever wondered why this cause matters, I invite you to listen to my conversation with Kayleen and Drake Borden. Kayleen and Drake share the beauti...