Podcast No. 121: Former Congressman Ed Bryant

With history as an attorney, congressman, and magistrate judge, Jackson native Ed Bryant has had his fair share of experience in the U.S. government. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews him about his career and how growing up in West Tennessee has shaped his perspective.

Podcast No. 115: Dr. David Larsen of the Faith Health Center

Good health is nobody’s birthright, but thankfully the Faith Health Center is here to help those with health needs in our community, no matter what their status. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews founder and family medicine specialist Dr. David Larsen about his Jackson story and what led him to opening a faith-based medical facility for low-income families.

Podcast No. 96: Steve Smith of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority

Have you taken a flight from the McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport? Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger sits down with Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority's executive director, Steve Smith. Find out how this West Tennessee native ended up in the world of aviation and how our city's airport came to be—and where it's going in the future.

Podcast No. 71: Billy King of the Big Black Creek Historical Association

West Tennessee is full of rich history, but as development continues, often our past becomes dissolved. The Big Black Creek Historical Association out of Denmark is dedicated to preserving some of our region's most historically significant buildings and cemeteries—and, more importantly, the stories they hold. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews president Billy King to learn more about the association, his personal life, and the waterway that binds so many historic small towns together.

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Podcast No. 56: Frank Hay of The Jackson Sun

Last October, The Jackson Sun announced the hiring of a new General Manager and Director of Sales, Frank Hay. Today Kevin Adelsberger sits down with this Jackson transplant to learn how he ended up in West Tennessee after living in nearly every other state in the U.S.. We'll also explore Frank's journey from a NASA family to a music-centered education to now a career in the journalism world.

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Podcast No. 41: Bart Swift

Kevin Adelsberger had the pleasure of sitting down the Bart Swift, former businessman turned Court Clerk. They spoke about his career with the Catfish Cabin, his work in the court system, and his father-in-law, Carl Perkins.