The Mark White Show

Ninety years ago, fellow Alabamian Jesse Owens stepped onto the world stage at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and won four gold medals. His performance represented more than athletic greatness. Through his courage, character and excellence, Owens challenged racial hatred and left a legacy that continues to inspire people around the world. Tonight, I'm joined by Jesse Owens Museum Educator Teague...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Rob Langford as he shares about Take Back the Day, a free community concert in Trussville, AL, marking the 25th anniversary of September 11th while supporting local veterans. Rob shares why this event is about more than music. It is about remembering those we lost, honoring those who served, supporting veterans who may be struggling today, and bringing a co...

Tonight, I’m bringing you two important conversations centered on helping people through major life decisions and challenges. My first guest is Tiffany Bradford of Hayden, Alabama. Tiffany has spent years caring for others as a nurse, but after battling polycystic kidney disease since 2009, she is now the one who needs help. She is preparing for dialysis, the removal of her right kidney, and the c...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Stephanie Smith of Hayden, Alabama, as she shares about her friend Nurse Tiffany Bradford, who is searching for a living kidney donor. Tiffany has been unable to work since April 18th, creating an additional financial strain for her family while she waits for a transplant. Stephanie shares why she wants people to rally around someone who has spent so much t...

Tonight, I’m joined by Stephanie Smith of Hayden, Alabama, as she shares the story of her lifelong friend, Nurse Tiffany Bradford, who is currently in need of a kidney donor and support during this time. I’ll also talk with Rob Langford about Take Back the Day, a free community concert being held Sept. 11th in Trussville’s Entertainment District to honor our heroes, remember the fallen and support...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Elena Terry as she shares about her grandson, Luca, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect and is currently facing complications that have him back in a children’s hospital in Oklahoma. Elena describes Luca as the happiest little baby, always smiling despite everything his young body has already endured. His family had no idea anything was wrong w...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have my friend Darsy Muñoz Sansores as she shares about Evans Enriqué Sansores Gutiérrez and his mother, Berenice Gutierrez Castañeda, as their family faces serious health challenges in Mexico. What began as abdominal pain for Evans quickly became a medical emergency when his appendix ruptured. Darsy shares some of the difficult realities the family has faced wh...

Tonight, we’re sharing the story of a mother who had barely finished fighting one battle when another began. Berenice Gutierrez Castañeda recently underwent a double mastectomy and completed chemotherapy. She reached the day when she could ring the bell and celebrate the end of that part of her cancer treatment. The celebration was short-lived as her five-year-old son, Evans, who lives with autism...

Tonight, I’m coming to you from The Butcher - Meat Co. in Vinemont, Alabama, with Kadi Lee Smith! We’re talking about The Butcher’s 4th Annual Smoke & Flames Barbecue Cookoff coming up October 24th at the Vinemont Sports Complex. Kadi shares how the event got started, what it means to have a KCBS-sanctioned competition, and what they have planned with BBQ teams, People’s Choice, arts & crafts vend...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I’m coming to you from The Butcher Meat Co. in Vinemont, AL, with Kadi Lee Smith as she shares a message for anyone thinking about starting a business: Just jump! Kadi shares how she and Justin took that leap with The Butcher - Meat Co., what they’ve learned along the way, and why sometimes you have to move beyond what’s comfortable to pursue what you believe in....

Tonight on The Mark White Show, we’re going inside the work of The Long Way Home Rescue with Maggie Chandler Tucker. Four boxers recently came into their care after living in what Maggie describes as horrendous conditions. Two of the females are pregnant, meaning four rescued dogs could soon become many more. Maggie shares what these dogs experienced, what happens when neglected animals finally re...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I’ll have Maggie Chandler Tucker of The Long Way Home Rescue in Limestone County, AL. For 18 years, Maggie and her team have taken in animals others often didn’t want, including hundreds of abuse and rehabilitation cases. She’ll share what happens when a terrified animal finally realizes it is safe, and how rescuing four neglected dogs from a breeder could prevent...

Tonight, I’ll introduce you to little Luca and his grandmother, Elena Oliver Terry. Luca is only four months old and was born with complex congenital heart disease, including tricuspid atresia with D-transposition of the great arteries. In his first few months of life, he has already spent significant time in the hospital, and his family knows this will be a lifelong heart journey involving specia...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Elena Terry as she shares about her grandson, Luca, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect and is currently facing complications that have him back in a children’s hospital in Oklahoma. Elena describes Luca as the happiest little baby, always smiling despite everything his young body has already endured. His family had no idea anything was wrong w...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Paul Bruyneel, better known to many as Santa Paul, as he shares about his recovery following his third shoulder replacement surgery. After decades of physically demanding work, degenerative arthritis took a devastating toll on Paul’s shoulder. Finding a surgeon willing to perform such a complex revision surgery wasn’t easy, and by the time the procedure cou...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I’m coming to you from Gabriela’s Latin Fusion in Athens, Alabama, where owner Maximo Villagomez “Max” shares a message for anyone trying to build something of their own. For Max, there’s real value in starting at the bottom. He believes learning the basics of a business firsthand gives an entrepreneur something that cannot be replaced. The work that may not seem...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Wes Madrigal as he shares about the effort he and his family have started to help people in Manizales, Colombia, following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Wes lives in Colombia with his wife, who is from the area, and their recently born daughter. Although the epicenter of the earthquake was roughly 100 miles away, Wes says the shaking was strongly...

Tonight on The Mark White Show! On the first two segments, I’ll be talking with Maximo “Max” Villagomez at Gabriela’s Latin Fusion in Athens, Alabama. Born and raised in the South American country of Ecuador, Max has brought the flavors of Latin America to North Alabama in a big way! We’ll talk about his journey from Ecuador, the story behind Gabriela’s Latin Fusion, and what it means to build a b...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Holly Parrish as she shares about her four-year-old daughter, Ruthee, who lives with Kabuki syndrome and needs specialized care that has been difficult to access. For Holly, one of the biggest needs right now is finding people who have already walked a similar road and can help point her toward the next step. She has closely followed Jessica Davenport and t...

Tonight, you’re going to meet a little girl who has been fighting since the day she entered this world. Ruthee was born weighing just 1 pound, 6 ounces. She spent 284 days in the NICU, and there were times her mom, Holly, didn’t know if her little girl was going to survive. Today, Ruthee, who is a twin, is four years old and living with Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic condition that has affected m...

On this Make A Difference Minute, I have Ashley Russell of Athens, Alabama, sharing how small acts of kindness have helped carry her through cancer treatments and chemotherapy. When people hear about a cancer diagnosis, they often wonder what they can do to help. Ashley's answer is that it’s the little things matter. A surprise package in the mail filled with items to help during chemotherapy. A b...

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On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Mrs. Alabama 2025 Brianna Sistrunk as she shares about Chasing the Rainbows, an organization supporting families experiencing infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. For Brianna, the mission is deeply personal. After losing her daughter Madison, she eventually began sharing her experience through a series of videos on YouTube. Her goal wa...

Tonight, I’m joined by Brianna Sistrunk, Alabama State Ambassador for Chasing the Rainbows. For Brianna, this work is personal. In 2015, Brianna was 19 weeks pregnant when she lost her daughter, Madison. A year later, she experienced an ectopic pregnancy. Those losses became part of her story and, over time, part of her desire to help other families walking through infertility, miscarriage, pregna...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Johnny Owens, son of country music legend Buck Owens, as he reflects on his father’s life, music, and the legacy he left behind. For Johnny, one word captures much of what mattered to his father: true. Buck Owens helped define the Bakersfield Sound, bringing a distinctive California edge to country music while remaining committed to what he believed country...