The Mark White Show

On this Make a Difference Minute, Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin shares how the Sheriff’s annual Drive for Kids golf tournament helps provide Christmas gifts for children in foster care. While many sponsors and donors may never see the children receiving their gifts because of privacy considerations, Sheriff McLaughlin wants every supporter to understand the difference their generosity...

Tonight, I’m joined by Limestone County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin, Athens Police Department - Alabama Chief Anthony Pressnell, and Vickie Leasher with Crisis Services of North Alabama. From providing Christmas gifts for children in foster care through the Drive for Kids Golf Tournament to standing with survivors of domestic violence at “A Night of Hope and Healing,” we’re highligh...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Sean Tucker, Managing Editor at Kelley Blue Book, shares what parents should look for when purchasing a safe, affordable vehicle for a teen driver. From anti-lock brakes and stability control to independent crash-test ratings, Sean explains why safety should remain a priority, even when shopping for an older used vehicle. Kelley Blue Book has identified vehicles m...

In the promo picture, I'm pictured with my granddad at age 16 with my first car, a Dodge Spirit. I remember what it meant to have those keys. My first time to drive was to the Lauderdale County High School football field to practice my kicking. Now, as a dad, I can appreciate that milestone from a parent’s perspective, too. Tonight, I’m welcoming Sean Tucker, managing editor at Kelley Blue Book, f...

On this Make a Difference Minute, board-certified OB/GYN and menopause care specialist Dr. Diana Bittner discusses why some women hesitate to talk with their healthcare providers about hot flashes and other menopause symptoms. For some, it’s something they were raised not to discuss. For others, it’s the fear of being labeled as old or simply not knowing what treatment options are available. Dr. B...

Tonight on The Mark White Show, we’re talking about understanding a major life change & helping local children enjoy Christmas. First, board-certified OB/GYN and menopause care specialist Dr. Diana Bitner joins me for Menopause Awareness Month. We’ll discuss moderate to severe hot flashes, their impact on everyday life, and how women can talk with their healthcare provider about symptoms and treat...

When a family wonders what the future holds for their child, the people who welcome them can make a lasting difference. Tonight, On the Road with Bankston Motor Homes, I’m introducing you to the RISE Center, Tuscaloosa at the The University of Alabama through my conversation with director Andi Gillen. I visited the classrooms and saw teachers encouraging curiosity, celebrating effort, and helping...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Andi Gillen, Director of the RISE Center, Tuscaloosa at The University of Alabama, shares how an experience in elementary school helped shape her life’s work. Andi always knew she wanted to be a teacher. However, it was an opportunity to help in a classroom serving children with disabilities that helped her discover where she wanted to make a difference. That expe...

Helping someone begins with listening to what matters to them. Tonight, Dr. Kasee Stratton-Gadke joins me from Mississippi State University’s T.K. Martin Center to share how her team helps children, adults, and families pursue their goals. We’ll talk about communication, independence, and the people making those opportunities possible. Through The Mark White Show on the Road with Bankston Motor Ho...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Dr. Kasee Stratton-Gadke with the TK Martin Center for Technology and Disability at Mississippi State University shares how a childhood friendship helped inspire her passion for working with individuals with disabilities. That early experience, combined with lessons learned from a father raising a child with a rare genetic condition, helped shape her approach to s...

Dr. David Wallace can explain three million volts of lightning, but the connection he has with his students is where the real story resides. On this episode, you'll meet an MSU professor whose lifelong curiosity became a passion for teaching. From hands-on lessons in the MSU High Voltage Laboratory to students showing up for him during his cancer battle, this conversation reveals a true difference...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Dr. David Wallace, Director of the MSU High Voltage Laboratory and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University, will share how 30 years of industry experience help him bring classroom lessons to life. Dr. Wallace explains why understanding electrical engineering theory is only part of the le...

Tonight, I’m taking you to the Colbert County Courthouse in Tuscumbia, Alabama, for my conversation with District Judge Chad Smith. When I saw my friend at the Attention Homes of NW Alabama fundraiser dinner, he began telling me about their accountability programs and invited me over to learn more. I’m glad he did. Judge Smith shares how drug court, veterans treatment court, and family treatment c...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Mama Sue Garrett shares how Mama Sue’s Southern Kitchen began with simple pictures of what she was cooking for supper. What started as sharing meals with friends grew into cooking videos, a cookbook that sold 870 copies in its first 24 hours, and a following that now exceeds one million! Mama Sue’s story is a reminder that sharing something you love can open doors...

Tonight, I’m joined by Shoals CASA Executive Director Heather Begley to talk about Shoals CASA Rogersville Gives Back Fall Festival and the young person who helped get it started, Jaylinn Owens. I first interviewed Jaylinn when she was just six years old. She had seen people in need and wanted to help. Today, she’s a teenager, and that desire to care for others has grown into an effort that helps...

Tonight, we’re getting ready for The Butcher’s 4th Annual The Butcher's Smoke and Flames Barbeque Cookoff coming to Vinemont on Saturday, October 24th! In our first segment, I’ll be joined by Maria Singleton-Loan Officer, First South Farm Credit, the event’s top sponsor. We’ll talk about why First South Farm Credit chose to support Smoke & Flames and the importance of businesses investing in the c...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Maria Singleton, senior loan officer with First South Farm Credit in Cullman, shares why supporting local events and businesses matters. After learning more about The Butcher - Meat Co. and the The Butcher's Smoke and Flames Barbeque Cookoff, Maria says the Smith family’s commitment to agriculture, farm-to-table food and their community made the event a natural fi...

A child should never have to miss school because they don’t have a pair of shoes. During my conversation with Lynn Worley, she shared that this is a reality her family has learned about through their work with Sole Sisters AL. Tonight, Lynn will share how a conversation with her three teenage daughters became a family effort to provide new shoes for young people across Alabama. We’ll talk about th...

A child should never have to miss school because they don’t have a pair of shoes. During my conversation with Lynn Worley, she shared that this is a reality her family has learned about through their work with Sole Sisters AL. Tonight on The Mark White Show, Lynn will share how a conversation with her three teenage daughters became a family effort to provide new shoes for young people across Alaba...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Lynn Worley shares how Sole Sisters AL is helping provide new shoes for young people in need. Children can outgrow shoes in a matter of months—or even weeks—and that expense doesn’t end when they leave elementary school. Lynn explains why middle and high school students, often wearing adult sizes, can face an even greater need as the cost of properly fitting shoes...

Multiple myeloma is personal to me. My granddad, who raised me, battled this disease, and it took his life in 1998. He was 69, & I was 18. Tonight, I’m joined by Tara, a nurse practitioner who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2018, and Dr. Joseph Mikhael, Director of Myeloma Research at the HonorHealth Research Institute. Tara shares her experience of becoming a patient while having a backgr...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I have Dr. Joseph Mikhael, Director of Myeloma Research at HonorHealth Research Institute, as he helps us better understand multiple myeloma. Dr. Mikhael explains how this blood cancer develops in plasma cells within the bone marrow, how it can affect the body, including the kidneys, and what doctors mean when they describe multiple myeloma as “relapsed” or “refra...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Coach Gene Stallings shares what his son, John Mark “Johnny” Stallings, brought to his family and the lasting impact his life continues to have on others. Coach Stallings remembers the joy Johnny brought into his life and reflects on the many ways his legacy has been honored - from football facilities and playgrounds bearing his name to recognition from organizati...

On this Make a Difference Minute, I’m coming to you from Decatur, Alabama, at Mel's Sweet Treats with owner Melissa Cook. Melissa shares the mindset that helped her through the early years of building her business: if you’re going to do something, give it everything you have so you can look back knowing you truly tried. She also remembers one of those early customers who would stop by each morning...

On this Make a Difference Minute, Army veteran Michael Matthews shares what he wants others to understand about veterans returning home after experiencing combat. After being injured in Mosul, Michael says some of the biggest changes involved a heightened sensitivity to certain things and learning to live with the person he had become through those experiences. His message for families and friends...