The Local Yokel's Podcast

The Local Yokel’s Podcast brings the stories of DeSoto County businesses and nonprofits straight to the community, helping them shine and grow. Through conversations that cover each business's journey, purpose, and impact, we dive into the "who, what, and why" behind local ventures, offering listeners insight into how to connect, get involved, and support their local economy. Tune in for inspiring stories, marketplace education, and a guide to finding these hometown gems right in your backyard.

The Local Yokel's Podcast is a business podcast hosted by The Local Yokel, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Local Yokel hosts The Local Yokel's Podcast, a business show with 77 episodes published.

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  Feed My Lambs Weekend Meal Ministry: Calie Moore & LaJuanna Beasley

  Sep 30, 202636 min

  The Local Yokel’s Podcast welcomes Calie Moore and LaJuanna Beasley to discuss the Feed My Lambs Backpack Weekend Meal Ministry, a volunteer-run program started by Calie’s mother, Jennifer, with help from Ms. Billie Wilhite at Minor Memorial Methodist Church in Walls, Mississippi. The ministry provides weekend breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for students at Walls Elementary and Lake Cormorant Elementary, with schools identifying recipients anonymously, and it has grown to around 150 kids per weekend while needs are rising due to higher costs. Neil promotes upcoming fundraisers: the Oct. 17 event at 6120 Goodman Rd (car show, BBQ Boston butts, vendors/crafts, swap meet, kids activities) benefiting Feed My Lambs, plus a Jeep raffle for House of Grace with $20 tickets via fancynancyfoundation.com . They also mention the church Fall Festival on Oct. 3 and ways to volunteer or donate. A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com You can find the Local Yokel’s Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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  Memphis Street Rods: 25th Anniversary Charity Car Show at the Landers Center (Sept 17–19)

  Sep 11, 202655 min

  On the Local Yokels Podcast, Neil welcomes Memphis Street Rods President Johnnie Hylander and Vice President David Bradshaw to promote the club’s 25th anniversary charity car show at the Landers Center in DeSoto County, running Sept. 17–19 (Thu noon–dark, Fri 8–dark, Sat 8–3 with awards at 3). The show is free for spectators, $35 to enter a vehicle for all three days, features a large swap meet with vendors, about 10 food trucks, indoor restrooms and cooling access, a Friday-night outdoor set by The Boomers, and on-site security at night; RV overnight parking is not allowed. The club says all proceeds go to multiple local charities and notes sponsor support from Landers Center/Landers Auto Group. Car Show - memphisstreetrods.org A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com You can find the Local Yokel’s Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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  Foster Care Trauma, Food Insecurity & Geriatric Vulnerability: Systemic Issues in Mississippi

  Sep 4, 20261h 54m

  Host Neil Colley returns to the Local Yokels Podcast after a brief break and is joined by Mississippi social workers Jessica Wade, Liz Luzader, and Brittany Benson to discuss systemic community issues, focusing on how adverse childhood experiences and trauma shape later outcomes. They describe foster care realities—frequent placement disruptions, late-night transports, children placed in juvenile detention or high-level facilities due to lack of beds, and decision-making that often ignores social-worker recommendations. The group links unmet needs, food insecurity, and inadequate school resources to long-term harm, highlights compassion fatigue and the importance of relational support, and discusses mandatory reporting in Mississippi. Liz also explains geriatric care challenges, including relocation stress and the vulnerability of older adults in assisted living and memory care. They emphasize showing up for others and note child advocacy centers as a crucial resource, while acknowledging major gaps in local services. A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com You can find the Local Yokel’s Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting #MississippiSocialWork #FosterCareAwareness #ChildhoodTrauma #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #FoodInsecurity #ChildAdvocacy #MentalHealthAwareness #GeriatricCare #CommunitySupport #SocialWorkMatters

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  Aubrie Johnson on Pastor Tony Spell, a DeSoto County DUI Fallout, and Speaking Out on Sex Crimes

  Jul 1, 20261h 42m

  On the Local Yokels podcast, Neil and guest Aubrie Johnson discuss two major controversies: Louisiana Pastor Tony Spell’s long-running conflict with neighbors and authorities after expanding his church outreach to low-income communities via dozens of buses, and a recent incident where he allegedly beat a 20-year-old neighbor after vulgar threats toward his family. They then shift to DeSoto County topics, including backlash over a DUI arrest involving a supporter of a convicted sex offender, frustration with court outcomes and delays, and the importance of keeping public attention on indicted cases and technicalities like remands. Aubrie also mentions receiving unwanted religious mail and visits after someone shared her address, and calls out critics who attack her for speaking up about exploitation, trafficking, and abuse. A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com You can find the Local Yokel’s Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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  Horn Lake Police Chief Nikki Pullen on Recruiting, Juvenile Crime Laws, Body Cameras & Community Safety

  Jun 24, 202658 min

  Neil interviews Horn Lake Police Department Chief Nikki Pullen about community policing, recruiting and retention, and building department culture with integrity and accountability. They highlight cooperative efforts across agencies, support for Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center and DeSoto County Search and Rescue, and community outrage driving tougher penalties for child predators. Chief Pullen explains Mississippi’s new juvenile law effective July 1 allowing certain juveniles with firearms or involved in violent crimes to be charged as adults, and notes Horn Lake’s curfew (10 PM–6 AM) and proactive enforcement. They discuss vaping/tobacco issues, the value and costs of body cameras (Horn Lake since 2024), pursuit dangers, and the need for community resources like pools and training. They also spotlight local nonprofits like Heartland Hands and the Dream Center. A reminder to buy Jeep giveaway tickets at fancynancyfoundation.com to benefit House of Grace and domestic violence survivors, and thanks sponsors including MSJ Off Road, Roof Works, Spider Off Road, Rough Country, and Stuck Worthy Inc. This podcast is Sponsored by Roofworks http://RoofworksMidsouth.com You can reach us at TheLocalYokelsPodcast@gmail.com You can find the Local Yokel’s Podcast on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Produced by Derrick Michaud and SRP Studios Podcasting

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