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Madison, Alabama – Forever Young Senior Veterans in Alabama are currently working to return WWII veterans Jim Feezel and George Mills to Belgium and Germany for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge, but there’s one major challenge. Both veterans, who are in their 90’s, need their caregivers to accompany them on this trip. That’s where you come in! A special fundraiser is now underway to send both Jim’s and George’s caregivers with them on the trip. First, let’s find out more about Jim & George and their service during WWII.

Jim Feezel is a WWII veteran who was a tank driver and served in Belgium and Germany in 1944 and 1945. Jim is also a liberator of Dachau Prison Camp and with his tank, he knocked down the gates to the gas chamber at Dachau! Forever Young Senior Veterans is returning Jim to Belgium, Germany, and Dachau in September 2019, but again, Jim needs his caregiver to accompany him on this healing journey. You can honor Jim’s service by returning him to the land that he helped to liberate by donating.

George Mills is a WWII veteran who was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and was a POW for 5 months. Forever Young Senior Veterans is returning George to Luxembourg to the very house from which he was captured. George has suffered and sacrificed for our country, and now, you can honor his service and help bring him peace and healing by donating to this effort

Although there are two fundraisers, Jim and George have agreed to split the funds equally. Let’s help both Jim and George by sharing this effort. Make helping Jim and George your purpose right now.

Jim Feezel – gf.me/u/tyq2p4

George Mills – gf.me/u/tyq24j

Athens, Ala. – In the main hallway of Athens Bible School, there is an area dedicated to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. As a former general and president, Eisenhower understood organization, strategy, and implementation. President Eisenhower once said, “Plans are nothing; planning is everything.”

For the graduating class at ABS, it’s been about planning. As 97% of the class of 30 plans to attend college, 23% of the class are finishing with a college degree from Calhoun Community College in Decatur, Alabama. While it’s not unusual for high school students to acquire college credit through dual-enrollment (the average at ABS is 36 hours), it is highly unusual for a high school student to finish their Associate Degree during their high school career. At ABS, not one, not two, not three, but seven students will be walking across the stage at Calhoun Community College on Friday night to receive this honor, 11 days before they receive their high school diplomas. Since 2006, those who had received their Associate Degree had been females. This year, the group consists of four males and three females.

While the state of Alabama no longer offers an Advanced Diploma, ABS offers their own University Preparatory Diploma which requires advanced math, science, and two years of the same foreign language. Out of the class, 23 have earned the University Preparatory Diploma.

While success academically is clearly important at ABS, Gayle Hagewood, who is the Assistant Director of Development and an ABS graduate herself said, “Having such a successful senior class places a spotlight on our spiritual focus and respect for authority.”

As the ABS Class of 2019 moves forward, there’s one other quote from President Eisenhower that rings true for this small class of seniors, “What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight – it’s the size of the fight in the dog.”

Go get ‘em, Trojans!

Dodge City, Ala. – Strawberry season is upon us and at J. Calvert Farms, that means a whole bunch of strawberries! J. Calvert Farms has come back to The Mark White Show to help get the word out about this seasons produce! The Calvert’s would personally like to welcome you to their farm located just 3 miles south of Dodge City on Hwy 69 and Exit 299 off I-65. Give them a call at 256-636-2752.

Athens, Ala. – This week, along with Jeff Foxworthy, I’ll also be joined by TLC Trading Spaces carpenter Brett Tutor! Brett has an incredibly diverse resume reflecting his seemingly endless talents. He has worked as a stuntman, EMT and SWAT medic, house flipper, home inspector, white water rafting and rock climbing guide, singer, songwriter and guitarist, as well as a security and survival specialist on season two of Discovery Channel’s hit show “Treasure Quest.” Brett is also a passionate champion of causes with a positive social impact. In 2014, he founded the non-profit organization Off The Grid International (www.otgi.org), which builds clean water and sanitation systems in some of the most remote regions of the planet. Brett will be a guest speaker at this year’s Birmingham Home & Garden Show at the the BJCC February 15th-17th. The Mark White Show will also be at the H&G Show with WXJC Radio. I hope you will make plans to tune in as I have both Jeff & Brett on The Mark White Show this week!

You can listen to The Mark White Show the following ways:

The Mark White Show Facebook Live
Friday at 10a CST

Athens
WKAC 1080 AM
Friday at 10a CST

Russellville
WGOL 100.7 FM
920 AM
Friday 2p CST

Birmingham
WXJC 101.1 FM
WDJC 850 AM
WYDE 92.5 FM
Saturday 8a

You can stream the show around the globe at the following:

Friday 10a CST:
TheMarkWhiteShow.com

Friday 2p CST
WGOLam.com

Saturday 8a CST
850WXJC.com

All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com.

The Mark White Show podcast is uploaded to Apple iTunes & Blubrry every Friday after the live show.

Athens, Ala. – This week on The Mark White Show, joining me will be Atlanta, Georgia, native Jeff Foxworthy! A stranger to no one, Jeff is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best selling author of 26 books. While Jeff is widely known for “You Might Be A Redneck” jokes, “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?”, and “The American Bible Challenge”, what many don’t know about Jeff is that he spends time with the homeless, teaching Bible study classes and bringing Chick-fil-A biscuits every Tuesday morning to homeless people in Atlanta. Of his work with the homeless, Jeff says, “I think if God loves anything, it’s seeing his broken people restored.” Jeff & I will be talking more about that effort as well as his upcoming show at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, on February 10th. I hope you’ll make plans to tune in and share this upcoming show with your friends and neighbors!

Below are the many ways to listen to The Mark White Show:

Athens
WKAC 1080 AM
Friday at 10a CST

Russellville
WGOL 100.7 FM
920 AM
Friday 2p CST

Birmingham
WXJC Radio 101.1 FM
WDJC 850 AM
WYDE 92.5 FM
Saturday 8a

You can stream the show at the following:

Friday 10a CST:
TheMarkWhiteShow.com

Friday 2p CST
WGOLam.com

Saturday 8a CST
850WXJC.com

All shows are archived at TheMarkWhiteShow.com.

The Mark White Show podcast is uploaded to Apple iTunes & Blubrry every Friday after the live show.

Athens, Ala. – Since the 52nd Annual Tennessee Valley Fiddlers Convention was taking place this weekend, I thought I would do a special show. Joining me on the program were Bluegrass & Country Music Hall of Fame artist Ricky Skaggs and Bradley Walker. During The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, Christy Langley joined me. Christy’s grandson, Rylyn James Haywood, has CDH and is currently at Children’s of Alabama. Listen to my interviews below.

Rogersville, Ala. – NASCAR legend Bobby Allison will be at Joe Wheeler State Park on Thursday, October 11th at 6:30p. Named one of NASCAR’s 50 greatest drivers, he was the 1983 Winston Cup champion and won the Daytona 500 three times in 1978, 1982, and 1988. Tickets are available through eventbrite and the Rogersville Chamber of Commerce. Listen below.

 

 

Dodge City, Ala. – The fall season is upon us and at J. Calvert Farms, that means pumpkins and gourds! J. Calvert Farms has become a sponsor of The Mark White Show to help get the word out about all that they have to offer this season. With over 30 varieties of pumpkins, including gourds, you’ll find just what you’re looking for. J. Calvert Farms is a u-pick farm on Fridays and Saturdays by making reservations for your family or group. School groups are also welcome. The Calvert’s would personally like to welcome you to their farm located just 3 miles south of Dodge City on Hwy 69 and Exit 299 off I-65. Give them a call at 256-636-2752. Listen to their new ad below as we get ready for pumpkin season at the farm!

Athens, Ala. – This week on The Mark White Show, we focused on heroin/drug addiction. Joining me was Danny Molloy with Addiction Prevention Coalition, Leslie Reagan Plaia, M.Ed., LPC, with Recovery Resource Center, & Patty Carter Sykstus with Not One More Alabama. We discussed resources that are available from these three organization in our state as well as the upcoming End Heroin HSV Walk! taking place on August 18th in Huntsville. During The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I spoke with Sandy Russell Hicks about her successful recovery from drug addiction and how she is now trying to help others on their journey to recovery. So many people are affected by drug addiction. I appreciate you sharing this show with others. You don’t know just who it might help. Listen below.