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In episode 5 of the World's Greatest Dad Podcast, host Robert Chapman talks with Joseph Metz, published author and educator living in Alabama, but originally from central Mississippi.  In this episode, he talks about what it was like growing up as one of a handful of Jewish kids in a small, southern town as well as the story about his grandfather who was recognized by the Gov. Ronnie Musgrove and...

In episode 4 of the World's Greatest Dad Podcast, host Robert Chapman talks with Rusty Bryant, Executive Director of Mississippi Brilla FC, Mississippi's first USL League Two team. He's the dad of two young men, two young men who are officially no longer "teenagers." In this episode, he talks about the formative years parents need to pay attention to and speaks specifically to parents who are movi...

In this third episode of the World's Greatest Dad Podcast, host Robert Chapman talks with Ray Coleman, the Director of Communications with the Mississippi VA and an established play-by-play personality and former Sports Director for 16-WAPT. He also just happens to be the dad of a pretty hard working kid. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts.

In this second episode of the World's Greatest Dad Podcast, host Robert Chapman talks with Webb Lewis, the Assistant Director Marketing and Brand Strategy at Ole Miss and the guy who happens to play “The Ole Miss Dad” on Ole Miss’s social media outlets Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. 

In this revival episode of the World's Greatest Dad Podcast, host Robert Chapman talks with Kevin Griffin, Belhaven Softball program's winningest coach and father of Pittsburgh Pirates' rookie sensation Konnor Griffin. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. 

For the third year in a row, I had the chance to visit with State Representative Clay Mansell who represents Mississippi's District 56 in the heart of Central Mississippi.  We talked about how year three is truly different than years one and two. We briefly touched on a few hot button items like School Choice and PERS as well as how contacting those elected officials who represent you matters (and...

Imagine being the kind of person where your natural aptitudes and curiosities are just what the Air Force Academy ordered. That just happens to be my good friend Wes Simmons...excuse me, LTC Wes Simmons. He's a Clinton, Mississippi native who has seen the world and has (more than) taken his family along for the ride. In this final episode of 2025, Wes talked about the importance of researching all...

There's really no one like Jake Wimberly around. He's got a great voice for radio and the best head of hair in all of Mississippi sports. He's proven that he's dedicated to working hard and to building relationships that have proven to benefit not only himself but those within his wake.  Jake Wimberly continues to push the envelope of expectations, and I'm thankful he took time out of his day to c...

The best way to keep a business in operation is to patronize it. That also happens to be a great way to support our local businesses.

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from October 21, 2025.

I had the chance to talk to Breana Norton, the newest Chief of Staff and Special Programs for the City of Clinton. She's a home-grown-Clintonian who has already been given a quality education to position herself as a voice of reason in the City's policy making.

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from September 16, 2025.

Had the chance to talk to Main Street Clinton Director Tara Lytal about the annual Cruzin' Clinton Car Show coming up. There's something for everyone, from awesome cars to Hot Wheels racing action and the Big Truck Experiences.

The City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen recently passed a Resolution opposing Public & Private School Choice Programs in a unanimous vote. Ward 4 Alderman Chip Wilbanks helped lead the charge in writing and passing this Resolution. Alderman Wilbanks talks with me about his reasoning behind a letter to the editor to the Clarion Ledger that he penned with his law partner and another public schoo...

Summer time always brings out the grills, but for some, grilling season is year-round. I talked to my good friend Dustin Jones, an awarding winning competitive steak champion, about his new venture into the world of grilling and seasoning. You can find out more about Southern Char at https://southerncharseasonings.com/ and can find them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. As always, thanks...

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from July 1, 2025.

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from June 17, 2025.

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from June 3, 2025.

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from May 6, 2025.

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from April 15, 2025.

It's not everyday you run into someone who can play an instrument that embodies the heart and soul of country music—the pedal steel guitar.  Jacob Dillard has already made the the most of his musical abilities, finding himself in numerous outfits on the road and in the studio.  I had the chance to get Jacob ON THE LINE to talk about that mysterious world on a tour bus and on stage. Needless to say...

After Clinton's current mayor Phil Fisher announced his retirement in September of 2024, City Attorney Will Purdie quickly stepped up to the plate to announce his intention to seek the head job for the City of Clinton. He ended up gaining the seat by going unopposed in the race, making the transition and mission one he has the chance to focus on prior to officially being sworn in after the general...

Here's a recap from the City of Clinton's Board of Aldermen meeting from April 1, 2025.

Pearl River Community College's Director of Athletics Patrick Ochs talks about the massive amount of benefits to be found inside the state's Community College network. Not all states have such robust offerings on the Community College scale, but Mississippi packs a punch. From high level academics to elite athletics as well as critical Career & Technical Education offerings and amazing arts, a...

The annual Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival draws a great many number of people to Clinton's historic Brick Streets each year. With the 2025 Red Brick Roads moving from August to March, the weather should be more welcoming as music, art and food lay the foundation of an epic weekend in Clinton, Mississippi.  I had the chance to speak with Clinton's Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ann...