Good Things with Rebecca Turner: Recent Episodes
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It's Mississippi's Radio Happy Hour. Join Rebecca as she brings you the good stories about Mississippi's people, places and things to do. Life doesn't have to be so serious, so let's have fun! This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
James Lee(LaPointe-Krebs Cemetery Tour) details their upcoming spooky social outing, and J.T. Mitchell(News Director - SuperTalk MS News) with a rundown of some of the Good Things springing straight from the headlines.
Dr. Juebin Huang, MD(Neurologist - UMMC) on their upcoming Mississippi Huntington’s Disease Society of America HD Education Day, and Kelly Bennett(Multimedia Journalist - SuperTalk MS News) gives you a look at the Good Things from the headlines.
Tara Lytal(Director - Main Street Clinton) & Paige Watson(Director - Starkville Main Street) with some family friendly fun you can get into this weekend, and Marcus Carr a.k.a. DJ Kuhjo on becoming the resident DJ for MS State Athletics.
Scott Lemmons(State Director - The Nature Conservancy) on his new role as State Director for the Mississippi Chapter and the work of The Nature Conservancy, and Matt Alford(Wing Dang Doodle Festival) on their upcoming event.
JT Mitchell(News Director - SuperTalk Mississippi News) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and go over some of the good headlines from across the Magnolia State.
Makram R. Ebeid, MD(Director - Pediatric Cardiac Catheterization Lab | UMMC) details everything that went into performing a surgery that was live streamed to interested parties around the world, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with the movies!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun recalling childhood memories of playing video games on National Video Game Day!
Scott Waller(President/CEO - MS Economic Council) & Steve Davenport(Founder/Chairman - SuperTalk MS Media) with all the details on the MS Major Disaster Relief Fund, and all the family friendly fun you can have on your local Main Street!
Kim Jackson(Pet Partners - Team Evaluator & Volunteer Coordinator) on their upcoming World's Largest Pet Walk Fundraiser, and Jamey Hewitt(Palace Theatre) on how you can enter a raffle to win two tickets to see Taylor Swift in New Orleans.
Caleb Salers(Multimedia Journalist - SuperTalk MS News) sits down with Rebecca to give you a look at the lighter headlines from across the state.
Vilas J. Shinde, PhD(Asst. Prof - Dept. of Aerospace Engineering) on winning a grant from NASA to develop airflow software for aeronautical vehicles, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you make your way to the movies.
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing impulse purchases - everything from that random candy bar you've never tried before to Ryno impulse buying every TV he's ever owned.
Mary Alex Thigpen(Executive Director - The Greater Belhaven Foundation) on the upcoming ribbon cutting for the Keith Haring Fitness Court, and you'll hear all about some family friendly fun you can have on your local Mississippi Main Street!
Melony Armstrong(Owner - Naturally Speaking Salons) on a movie coming out based on her life, and Kaegan Sparks(Associate Curator of Exhibitions - The Mississippi Museum of Art) on their 2025 Mississippi Invitational Exhibit.
Bridgette Iupe(Radically Against Dystrophy) & Andrew Vincent(Mississippi Toughest Kid Foundation) with an update from Camp Kamassa, and Scott Burns(7 Days for the Troops) onhis partnership with Purple Heart Homes.
Holly Allgood(Teacher - Tupelo Early Childhood Education Center) on how she was called to donate a portion of her liver for one of her students, and Beth & Katie(Tour De Coast) detail their new e-bike venture on the Gulf Coast.
Jeff Foxworthy(Comedian | Actor | Author) on his career and what brings him to the Magnolia State, and Adam May(TVA Spokesman) details the TVA STEM Grants available to Mississippi schools.
Kevin Brown(Founder - Gertrude's Garden in McComb) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to detail how and why he started Gertrude's Garden and the work that goes into promoting a sense of community through communal gardening and public art.
Dr. John Thomason(MS State Associate Professor - Small Animal Internal Medicine) on helping a couple sea turtles heal before being released, and Ryan Parker(Mississippi Film Society) on a viewing event they have planned for next weekend and more
William and Carri Myers(Directors - Load the Bar Foundation) discuss how their late daughter's love for powerlifting inspired Load the Bar, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend.
Capt. Criss Turnipseed(Director - MS Highway Patrol Public Affairs Division) on the need for new recruits to sign up for the next Trooper School, and Clara Ann Yeates(2024 Miss Catfish Queen) on being crowned at the World Catfish Festival in Belzoni!
Lilly Burks(8-year-old medalist - Transplant Games of America) and Jessica Burks(Lilly's Mom) join the conversation by phone to discuss how Lilly's life was saved by a transplant and how she wound up winning multiple medals!
Emily Havens(Exec Dir - Grammy Museum MS) on all the fun they've got lined up for the summer, and Dr. Steven Reed(President - American Optometric Association) reminds you to get your kids eyes checked before they head back to school!
Princess Nalani Thompson(2023-24 Choctaw Indian Princess) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and give you all the details on the upcoming 74th Choctaw Indian Fair.
Nick Chabarria(Spokesman - AAA Mississippi) joins the conversation via video to give an update on what to expect if you're traveling for Independence Day, and Sen. Daniel?Sparks(MS Senate Dist. 5) swings by the SuperTalk Studio to give some details on the Labor Force Study Group and to break down how the employment statistics are derived.
Andreius Moore a.k.a. Dreko Tha Prophet(Musician & Entrepreneur) & Mrs. Alisha Moore(VP - Operations & Management) give you a look into their busy lives - from movies and comedy to music and travel!
Connor O'Daniel(Tupelo H.S. Grad) on his rise in the world rankings at the DECA Professional Selling Event, and Elijah Mudryk(2024 Newman Civic Fellow) details the Newman Civic Fellowship and his upcoming trip to Chicago.
Jinhai Yang(PSC Solution LLC) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss the growth of his entrepreneurial endeavor that started during COVID and has continued to flourish with Mississippi-Made products shipped around the world!
Charlsie Estess(Author - "When the Ocean Roars") stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca to discuss what inspired her to write her first book "When the Ocean Roars".
Chapel Hart(Mississippi's Top Country Music Trio) on their upcoming free concert in Poplarville on June 22nd, and Xavier Rush(Gym Owner | Entrepreneur | Former NFL WR) on his new children's book teaching kids about fitness and the ABCs.
Nicole Smith(MS Museum of Natural Science) gives you all the details on the upcoming Dinosaurs Around the World exhibit, and Rebecca is joined by some of the competitors from UCI BMX World Championships held in Rock Hill!
Catherine Bishop(Executive Director - BIAMS/USAMS) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss their upcoming disAbility Mega Conference!
Felicia Thompson(Director - Crystal Springs Parks & Rec) on the Taste of the Blues in Crystal Springs, and Pati Edwards(Operations Manager - Kosciusko Attala Partnership) on the Natchez Trace Festival in Kosciusko.
John Malanchak(Master Gardener) & Jeff Wilson and Jim DelPrince(MSU Ext Service) on the Master Floral Designer Program, and Laura Withers(Tunica Main Street) & Kristin Garriga(Gulfport Main Street) with some Good Things you can get into this weekend.
Kenneth Thomas, M.D.(Founder/Head Roaster - Umble Coffee) pokes a little fun at Rebecca over April Fool's involving Umble going to space, and Rufus Ward(Local Historian | Author of "Ask Rufus") with another Mississippi connection to the Titanic.
Coach Dennis Adams(Owner - Mississippi Archery Academy) & his daughter Riley(Gold Medalist - U21 Women's Barebow) discuss the explosive growth of archery in Mississippi and how Riley got invited to represent the USA internationally!
Wes Shelton(Starkville Main Street Association) & Meredith McCullough(Brandon Main Street Association) join the conversation by phone to give you all the info you need to get out and enjoy some crawfish this weekend!
Tracy Carr(Deputy Director for Library Services - MS Library Commission) with ways your local library can help you learn, and Kristin Lape(Lily Pad Cafe | Leap for the Lily Pad 5K) on the mission of the LIly Pad and how you can help!
Jeff Tubbs(Eclipse Chaser | Long Time Listener) on seeing the total eclipse, and Xerron Mingo(Director - New Stage Theatre Presents "Chicken & Biscuits") & Ashia Benford(New Stage Theatre) discusses their upcoming production!
Ryan Parker(Mississippi Film Society) on the mission of MS Film Society and the film screenings coming to the Magnolia State, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you an idea of what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend!
Good Things is LIVE from West Point, and Rebecca is joined under the SuperTalk Tent by a variety of guests - from local leaders to those with their feet on the ground helping children in Mississippi and everyone in between!
Jay Hughes(Co-Founder - Roundabout Oxford RV & Water Resort) shares the excitement surrounding breaking ground on Roundabout and what's next for the development, and you'll hear all about what you can get into this weekend on your Main Street!
David Keary(Artistic Director - Ballet Mississippi) details their upcoming 60th Anniversary celebration, and Grace Sanders(Pelahatchie Farmer's Market) on why she decided to start a farmer's market in Pelahatchie.
Lauren McElwain(Founder - Cooking as a First Language | Pictured Left) & Lori Jones(Manager - Reed's GumTree Bookstore | Pictured Right) detail their Page & Table supper club bringing their love for good food and great literature together!
Steve Parten(Reservoir Campus Pastor), Kaitlin Wright(Next Gen Worship), and Luke Couchman(Pre-Teen Pastor) detail the Biblical Easter story and the importance of the events that unfolded 2000 years ago.
Bailey Shelton(Director of Communications - Children's Foundation MS) & Robbie Kemp(VP of Customer Service - Entergy) promote their partnership helping save for college, plus all kinds of good things taking place on Main Streets across MS.
Kathy St. John(Delta Gamma Jackson Area Alumni Chapter - Co-Chairman of Foundations) tells you all about DG's philanthropy benefiting Service for Sight, and Nicole Smith(MS Museum of Natural Science) gives you all the details on their eclipse event.
Chef Tori Loomis(The Gatherin Girl) hails from Natchez and called in to discuss her love of the outdoors and how she has found purpose in her life combining that love of the outdoors with her culinary skills!
Chase Elkins(MHP), Jennifer Gray(MDRS), & Mike Flood(MDOT) on the P.R.O.M. program promoting safe decision-making, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you a heads up on what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend!
Bailey Henry(Instagram Influencer | Author | Mom & Wife | Fan of New Year's Resolutions) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca to discuss the decision to forgo eating anything other than meals cooked/prepared at home.
Ryan Parker(Publicist - Oxford Film Festival) joins the conversation by phone to discuss the 21st edition of the Oxford Film Festival and the excitement surrounding the lead up to the festivities.
Dr. Jesse Smith(President - Jones College) joins the conversation by phone to give you all the details on The Erin and Ben Napier School of Design and the work going into getting the program up and running!
Dr. Lauren Underwood(SSC Project Manager - NASA's Mars Campaign Office) on the first in-space mission for Stennis Space Center as they expand their missions from ground testing launch vehicles to autonomous systems and more!
Donna Yowell(Exec Dir - MS Urban Forest Council) discusses the growth of Flower Growers of Mississippi and the MS Arboretum Trail, and Elizabeth Williams(Festival Producer - Sipp & Savor at The MAX) gives you all the details on their upcoming event!
Donna Speed(Mississippi Dairy Farm Families) on National Nutrition Month now that the calendar has turned over to March, and Erica Reed(Founder - Bee Inspired Foundation) on their mission to provide educational resources to families.
Rick Taylor(Executive Director - Hattiesburg Convention Commission) & Vicki Taylor(Rick's Wife) discuss the installation of a Rainbow Bridge Memorial in the Pocket Museum to honor the memories of our furry family members that have passed on.
Malcolm White(40th Annual Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss the history of and excitement surrounding the now 4-decade old event!
Rance Sapen & The Bensons stop by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss the work of JH Outback strengthening relationships, and Regina Boykins(Humphreys Co. 4-H) gives you all the info on their Popup and Pick Up endeavors instilling community pride!
Gary Bachman(Horticulturist/Urban Homesteader) with how to "springify" your yard and garden as the temps creep a little warmer, and Aubrey Carter & Megan Gordon on how it feels to win a "Best of South" Journalism Contest.
Ray Smithee(25th Annual Kirkin �o� the Tartans) with all the details on the upcoming "kirkin" in Greenwood, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you a heads up on what to expect if you head to the movies this weekend!
Dr. Cameron Larson(Owner - South Mississippi Smiles) & Ginger Christian(Community Relations Specialist - South Mississippi Smiles) wrap up Children's Dental Health Month, and Col. Jody-Mike Smith(U.S. Army) celebrates his rare Leap Day Birthday!
Laura Beth Strickland(Visit Vicksburg) & Nancy H. Bell(Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation) celebrating the history bottling Coca-Cola, and Dr. Catherine Lowe(Interventional Cardiologist) on the importance of heart health.
James M. Louis(Founder - Wholly Fire Foods) discusses how a garden that started in Hattiesburg during the pandemic turned into a sauce business that partners with the Military to provide sauce for soldiers overseas!
Paige McCormick(Assistant Director - Youth Villages Mississippi) & Antuwuan Bass(FYI Voucher Recipient | Lifeset Participant) detail the work of Youth Villages and others to help foster kids as they age out of the foster system.
John Rogers(Member - Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society) on how he discovered his love for collecting rocks and making jewelry out of them, and you might even hear about an event you can attend!
Dr. Rodrick Little(JSU's Director of Bands) gives some insight into the Sonic Boom of the South's surprise Super Bowl performance, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you the rundown of what to expect if you make your way to the movies!
Haylee Ladner(Mom of Quintuplets) gives an update on how life has been since her family of 2 became a family of 7 about a year ago, and Emmie Perkins(Former Miss Mississippi) tells you all about her family's appearances on Family Feud!
Kasey Dickson(Director of Public Relations and Marketing - MS Blood Services) on their Valentine's Day Blood Drive, and Lt. Col. Adcock, Staff Sergeant Constancio, & Chef Bruce on their upcoming event featuring 10 schools from across the state.
Jeff McCutcheon(Oxford's Chief of Police) joins the conversation by phone to give you all the information on the screening of an amazing documentary they've got scheduled for next week!
Randy Bullock(A Tribute to the Carol Burnett Show) with all the details on their upcoming shows, and Rebecca Sentell(Ms. Wheelchair MS 2017) & Chandra Smith(Ms. Wheelchair America 2024) on the crowning of a new Ms. Wheelchair Mississippi!
Tricia Walker(Big Front Porch Productions) joins the conversation by phone to give you all the details on their upcoming "Cleveland's Got Talent" event that will showcase Bolivar County residents' skills and talent!
Jacqueline Ervin(Miss Rodeo Mississippi 2023) discusses her reign and what's next for her, and Nicole Smith(Conservation Educator - MS Museum of Natural Science) with all the info on one of the forest's favorite days - Mississippi Arbor Day!
Arlette Thompson(President - Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary) & Beth Hennington(The Vanillan) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to give you all the information on the upcoming 27th Annual SOUPer Bowl raising money for their charitable efforts.
Jeremy Cumpton(Director - Conservation, Education, & Wildlife | Hattiesburg Zoo) on their upcoming Starry Nights event, and Jim Martin(Central MS Amateur Radio Assoc) on their Storm Spotters class presented by the National Weather Service.
Jeremy London(Actor, Director, and Entrepreneur) on how he found his way to Mississippi and how he discovered a love for pepper jelly, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you go to the movies this weekend!
Adam McPhail(Freelance Guitarist | Adam McPhail Music) joins the conversation by phone to discuss how he found his love for performance, how he got his start playing guitar, who he's had the chance to play with, and who is his favorite guitarist.
Caroline Davis("Mississippi Kween" on Social Media) joins the conversation by phone to discuss why she joined social media, how her Breakfast Pizza recipe video went viral, and what its like being a social media influencer.
Brady Davis(CEO - Chickasaw Inkana Foundation) joins the conversation by phone to discuss the work of the Foundation to preserve, protect, and interpret Chickasaw history and culture and to talk about their plans for a Chickasaw Heritage Center!
Shelley Ritter(Museum Director - Delta Blues Museum) gives you all the details on their upcoming Grammy Watch Party, and Tiffany Langlinais(Co-Owner - King Cake Drive-Thru) tells you all about how you can drive-thru and pick up a king cake or two!
Mika Hartman(Advocate for the Purple Alert) on her advocacy for having a Purple Alert in Mississippi, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you a look at what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend.
Dr. Alyssa Ellis Killebrew(Kellebrew Foundation) & Christy Gutherz(Executive Director - Killebrew AG Foundation) discuss the 2023 Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo being awarded Best Indoor Rodeo and Best New Rodeo by the IPRA.
Cynthia Sutton(Ocean Springs Main Street Association) joins the conversation by phone to discuss one of the ways they're getting in to the spirit of Mardi Gras with their annual King Cake Contest!
Shane Keil(Deputy Director - Museum Division | MDAH) & Shane Keil(Project Manager - Museum Division | MDAH) on the work of MS Dept. of Archives & History and one of their latest projects that garnered a $1 Million grant!
Bobby Hunter(Chief of the Supercomputing Research Center | ERDC) on their new supercomputer named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient, and Dennis Riecke(Certified Fisheries Professional - MDWFP) on one of Mississippi's favorite foods - Crawfish!
Buddy Slowik(Host - The Rock'n'Roll Handyman Show) joins the conversation by phone to answer some of Rebecca's questions about frozen pipes, proper insulation, and more!
Jack Rutland(Host - True American Heroes) on the excitement surrounding the growth of True American Heroes radio show and its new availability under the SuperTalk Podcast umbrella wherever you listen to podcasts.
Laura Beth Strickland(Executive Director - Visit Vicksburg) joins the conversation by phone to discuss the riverboat cruises that are available for your travel planning this 2024!
Qula Madkin, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES(Mississippi State Extension Services) joins the conversation by phone to discuss ways you can make healthier decisions with what you eat in the new year!
Jennie Rodgers(Mom of Caleb Rodgers - Age 12) on her son Caleb challenging his community to raise funds for wheelchair accessible swings, and Shelley Ritter(Exec Dir - Delta Blues Museum) on expanding their Virtual Tours thanks to a $20,000 grant.
Jeremy Cumpton(Director of Education, Conservation, & Wildlife - Hattiesburg Zoo) joins the conversation by phone to give you a heads up on how you can do your part by recycling your Christmas lights with the help of the Hattiesburg Zoo.
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing your Top 3 Good Things from the year - from sentimental and a little sappy to completely goofy and pretty petty. What are your Top 3 Good Things for your 2023?
Nicole Smith(Events Coordinator & Conservation Educator - MS Museum of Natural Science) joins the conversation by phone to give you all the details on their upcoming Almost New Year's Eve party - complete with giveaways and refreshments!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun on this day after Christmas by discussing this week between Christmas and New Years and how folks tend to watch more daytime TV during this week - even though it has changed dramatically over the years.
Eileen Saint Lauren(Pulitzer Prize Nominated Author - "Southern Light, Oxford, Mississippi") discusses what it means to be nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction - considered the country's highest honor for literary achievement.
Mr. Charles Lewis(Director - Basketball Development) & Dr. Adrianne L. Swinney(Executive Director - The ARK) swing by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss the dream and vision of ARK to provide a safe place for youth to train and participate in sports.
Dr. Todd Davis(Asst. Professor & Outdoor Program Director - Delta State University) joins the conversation by phone to discuss his work on the Wolfpack Wellness Program at Cleveland Central Middle School as they've been garnered $187,000!
Steve Parten(Reservoir Campus Pastor - Pinelake Church), Katie Boles(Lead Worship Director - Pinelake Church), and Noah Stuckless(Pastor of Sports Ministry - Pinelake Church) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss the reason for the Season!
Karla Edwars(Director - MS Reading Corps & Math Corps), Annie Smith(Reading Corps - Dawson Elementary), and Bettye Daniel(Math Corps - Dawson Elementary) detail the work of Americorps helping Mississippi students with their math and reading skills.
Valerie Cox(White House Decoration Volunteer) joins the conversation by phone to discuss how she got another opportunity to travel from Olive Branch to Washington D.C. to help decorate the White House for Christmas!
Jody Rigby(President - First Responders of MS) & Neely Lyons on their upcoming event, and A.K. Benninghofen(Margaret in Hallmark's "A Biltmore Christmas") on her role in Hallmark's new Christmas movie!
Lisa Cookston(Director - Museum of the Mississippi Delta) on their latest exhibit - Van Gogh For All, and Pastor Britt Williamson(First Baptist Rolling Fork | Chairman - Rolling Fork Rising) gives an update after GMA was LIVE again from Rolling Fork!
Benjamin Bowen(Founder - Double B Boots) joins the conversation by phone to talk about how he got his start designing and making boots and how he built his growing boot-making empire in Mississippi!
Beth Hennington(The Vanillan) chats about cookies on National Cookie Day, and Carolyn Arthur(Regional Director - FIRST Robotics Competition) on how robotics teams from the Magnolia State compete for scholarships and learn valuable life skills!
Keith Walker(Co-Host - MS Farm Bureau Insurance Company Scoreboard Show) on the excitement surrounding the championship games, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you make your way to the movies!
Ginger Christian(South Mississippi Smiles) & Angela Burch(Principal - Central Elementary School) join the conversation by phone to discuss the Caring4Community program presenting $3,000 to Central Elementary to provide support for students and staff.
Susan Garrard(President/CEO - MS Children's Museum) on their partnership with the Museum of Natural Science, and Reba Beebe(Picayune Main Street), Susannah Northrop(Pascagoula Main Street), & Kay Miller(Biloxi Main Street) with all the details for their Christmas festivities!
Nicole Smith(MS Museum of Natural Science) gives you all the details on their upcoming Snow Much Fun event, and Lacy Thompson(News Chief - Office of Communications | NASA Stennis Space Center) joins the conversation on Red Planet Day!
Julian Rankin(Executive Director - Walter Anderson Museum) on their upcoming Silent Light event, and Dr. Rebecca Geihsler-Chittom(Chair - Music Dept | Belhaven University) & E.C. Harpe on the 91st Annual Singing Christmas Tree at Belhaven!
Linnie Harrington(Jackson Resource Center) details the opening of their Yellow House for homeless young mothers, and Martha Allen(Executive Director - Extra Table) on their Thanksgiving push this year as they "Embrace the Cluck."
Peppy Biddy(Director - New State Theatre Presents "Elf the Musical) & Jack Baugh(Lead Actor - New Stage Theatre Presents "Elf the Musical") give a behind-the-scenes backstage look at what goes into putting on a production like "Elf the Musical"!
Paige Watson(Director - Starkville Main Street) on their 51st Annual Starkville Holiday Bazaar, and Caroine Burks(Laurel Main Street Association) with details on the final Wine Down Downtown for the year in Laurel.
Scott Burns(7 Days for the Troops) and Leah Rose(Singer/Songwriter | Greenwood, MS) join the conversation by phone to discuss the work of 7 Days for the Troops and how you can help the cause by checking out Leah's new song "Send Me".
Peter Griffin(Vice-President - 5th Squad) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss the mission of 5th Squad as they get geared up for a busy holiday season providing assistance for Veterans and Christmas presents for the Children's Hospital!
Faye Culpepper(Division Director - MDRS), Shay Jackson(Project SEARCH Instructor), & Steven Pruitt(Milwaukee Tool - Manager Quality Reliability) give an update on Project SEARCH, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) on movies this weekend.
Aureius Myers(Finalist - MS State Fair American Idol) on trying out for American Idol, and Andrew Newby(Veteran & Military Services - Ole Miss) & Chief Warrant Officer Kyle Rodgers with the behind-the-scenes details that went into Kyle's homecoming.
Laura Withers(Tunica Main Street) & Thomas Gregory(Executive Director - MS Main Street) with a look at some of the fun you can have this weekend, and Richard Greenlee(Wratchet Entertainment Group) on the upcoming Township Blues Festival.
Emily Havens(Exec Dir - Grammy Museum MS) gives you an update on all the fun and festivities, and Kellie Osborne(American Heart Assoc - Heart Walk Director) & Dr. Teri Oakes Dyess(CMO - St. Dominic Hospital) discuss the upcoming Heart Walk.
Joe Lee(Owner/Editor - Dogwood Press & Sunrise Press) & Monica Walton(Author) on expanding a publishing house to include faith-based works, and Stacy Crain(Camp Kamassa) & Pastor DeMario Benson with an update on the good work of Camp Kamasa.
Matthew Bounds(Your Barefoot Neighbor) on going viral, winding up on GMA, & writing a cookbook, and you'll hear from folks in Senatobia and Columbus to let you know about some family friendly fun to get into this weekend!
Samuel Bolen(Jackson Leadership Foundation) on the mission of JLF providing support for grassroots leaders, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you a heads up on what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend!
Christina Dent(Founder/President - End it for Good | Author - "Curious") stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss how her journey as a foster parent instructed her stance on addiction and treatment.
Chef Raneisha Conerly(Gordon Ramsay's "Hell's Kitchen") on competing on National TV and working with Gordon Ramsay, and Elizabeth Behm(Ripley Main Street) & Dalton Russell(Tupelo Main Street Association) with what to get into this weekend!
Abby Winstead(MS Public Health Institute) and Dominic DeLeo(MS Dept of Health) on their work and National Take Back Day, and Nicole Hopkins(Owner - Hurley Huddle) & Buck Allen(MS Songwriters Alliance) on their 5th Annual Ladies in the Fight Give Back
William Turner(MS Food Network) on rescuing food from being discarded by grocery stores, and Nicole Smith(Conservation Educator - MS Museum of Natural Science) with all the details on their upcoming Park After Dark event.
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun on a Friday discussing spooky places in Mississippi, fictional characters you'd like to have played, and scary movies' relationship with their music!
Stewart McMillian(Toyota Wellspring/CREATE Project Manager) discusses how they are working to provide opportunities for Mississippi school kids to have access to cutting edge technology like precision laser cutters and an augmented reality table.
Meredith McCullough(Main Street Brandon) & Daniel Boggs(Main Street Greenville) join the conversation to detail some of the fun ways you can get out this weekend and enjoy the beautiful weather lined up for the Magnolia State.
Brett Montague(CEO - End It For Good) on their work to change the way we handle addiction, and Nicholas Brown(Finalist - MS State Fair American Idol Auditions) details his audition and his excitement for the opportunity to advance to the next stage.
Beth Ann Fennelly(Ole Miss English Professor | Author) & Ellie Black(Doctoral Student) on their success in an international humor poetry competition, and Reba Beebe(Visit Picayune) & Mickey Howley(VIsit Natchez) with what to get into this weekend.
Neelam Goel(Rotary Club of North Jackson) & Dr. Suman K. Das(Chair - World Polio Day Event) on raising funds for the eradication of Polio, and Christiane Williams(Founder - Leading By Example Workshops) on the importance of your mental health.
Mariamne Young(Founder of Camp Good Hope) gives you all the details on Camp Good Hope as they provide a unique opportunity to bring together children for a fun camp to help them process and deal with the grief of losing a loved one.
Brandi Perry & Dori Lowe(Authors - "100 Things to Do in Mississippi Before You Die") on what went into writing their newest book, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) on what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend.
Rebecca is joined by the MS Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association to discuss their upcoming 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's, and David Olson(President of ACE Scholarships) on providing scholarships for families to send their kids to private school.
Suzanne Rutherford(Exec Dir - Volunteer Mississippi) on the impact of volunteering, and Tina Robbins(Aberdeen Visitors Bureau) & Pamela Lee(Carroll Co Development Association) with some fun ideas for things to do this weekend.
Britt Williamson(Chairman of the Board - Rolling Fork Build Back Better | Pastor - First Baptist Rolling Fork) & Emily Carter(Volunteer - Rolling Fork Build Back Better) break down how they are still working to get people back on their feet.
Charlise M. Latour(Dancing with the King) gives you all the details on the 10th Annual Dancing with the King, and David Lewis(2023 State Arts Conference) joins the discussion to give all the info on their upcoming conference.
Wayne Withers(Competitive Arm Wrestler) on how he overcame an injury to get his chance to compete for a World Championship, and Tammi Arrington(Impromptu Guardian Angel) on how she was in the right place at the right time to save a man's life!
Ben McDonald(Special Events Coord - Ridgeland Recreation and Parks) on a fundraiser with proceeds going to Children's of Mississippi, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend.
John Malanchak(Retired Geologist & Master Gardner) and Dr. Jeff Wilson(MS State Extension Master Gardner Coordinator) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss the accolades received by Dominic's Garden!
Caroline Burks(Executive Director - Laurel Main Street) on all the fun events they've got coming up, and Susannah Northrop(Pascagoula Main Street) on their 3rd Friday event "Festival Hispano de Pascagoula" taking place this weekend
Kristen Moore(Animal Curator - The Hattiesburg Zoo) on the introduction of two new species to the Hub City's menagerie, and Cameron Glenn(Father of Brooks Glenn) breaks down the story of his son Brooks' lost cowbell how the story went viral.
Gary Bachman(Horticulturist & Prostate Cancer Survivor) to give you some pointers on keeping your porch plants alive(looking at you Rebecca) and to raise awareness of his Prostate Cancer Awareness Challenge - walking 108 miles this month!
Larissa Lam(Director/Writer/Producer - Far East Deep South) and Baldwin Chiu(Producer - Far East Deep South) discuss their upcoming event at the Grammy Museum MS featuring their award-winning documentary and fun festivities for the whole family!
Jack Thomas Spears(Undergraduate Delta Scholar - 2023-2024) discusses his work as a Delta Scholar - spending two weeks during the summer learning about the needs of Mississippians and how they can help thru their Delta Scholar projects.
Kenneth Thomas(Head Roaster - Umble Coffee Co) on his love of coffee and their newest endeavor - a coffee shop front in Starkville, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you a heads up on what to expect if you make your way to the movies.
Terry Likes, Ph.D.(Department Head & Professor | Department of Communication - Mississippi State University) joins the conversation to discuss his work on the documentary "Cowbell Culture: Small Instrument, Big Impact".
Ginger Christian(South Mississippi Smiles) gives you all the details on their Caring4Community program, and Vickie Moak(President - Warriors of the Badge) & Michael Cameron(Clay Hollow) on how you can help raise money for first responders.
Steve Azar(Music & Culture Ambassador of Mississippi), Sarah Frances Hardy(Children�s Author/Illustrator), and Neil White(Creative Director & Publisher - The Nautilus Publishing Company) discuss the new children's book "One Mississippi".
Paige Watson(Director - Starkville Main Street) joins the conversation by phone from Starkvegas to discuss their upcoming Pet Mayor elections to raise money for the Oktibbeha County Humane Society and Starkville Main Street.
Emily Havens(Executive Director - GRAMMY Museum Mississippi) joins the conversation by phone to break down their newest exhibit "Highway 61: Traveling America's Music Highway" telling the story of Mississippi's impact on music.
Good Things with Rebecca Turner is LIVE from MS State University, and she is joined by a variety of guests covering several ways Mississippians are working to better the lives of children that find themselves in unimaginable circumstances.
Kristen Washington(Competitor - The CW�s Great Chocolate Showdown) details how she wound up working with chocolate on national television, and Robert St. John(Restaurateur and Author) gives you all the details on his newest venture - Loblolly Bakery!
Caitlyn King(UM Jumpstart Site Manager) discusses how they help kids from ages 3-5 get a jumpstart on their reading skills, and Stacy Rollins(Travel Planner) details some fun ways you can make your fall or winter travel plans a memorable adventure!
Aryanna Hopkins(Miss Junior High School America) joins the conversation by video to discuss how she got started competing in pageants, how she overcame her shy nature to excel, and how much she's looking forward to her reign!
Dr. Holley Muraco(Director of Research - MS Aquarium | World Renowned Dolphin Expert | Beaver Rehab Pioneer) discusses how her love for animals found her taking care of animals like the 3 orphaned beavers in her care now.
Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and run through some of the movies you might like if you make your way to the movie theater this weekend.
William & Carri Myers(Co-Founders - Load the Bar Foundation) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss how they've turned the tragic loss of their daughter into a Memorial Scholarship in honor of their daughter's love of lifting weights.
Pearson Davis(13-Year-Old Entrepreneur | Founder - Humble Roots Candles) and LeeAnn Davis(Pearson's Mom) sit down with Rebecca to discuss how she partnered with MS State's MBA Program to bring her idea of making handmade candles a reality.
Langston Moore(Society of St. Andrew) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss their work rescuing unused and/or unwanted produce from farms to provide healthy meals for those less fortunate!
Rovesky "Fatty" Hickman & Jared Lee(Ultimate Cowboy Showdown All Stars on INSP) on representing Mississippi in the cowboy competition, and Evie Story(Boys & Girls Club of North MS) lets you know all about 18th Annual Dance Like the Stars event.
Brennen Lacey(AAU Junior Olympics Sprinter) joins the conversation as he's getting ready to compete in the AAU Junior Olympics this weekend, and Flint Minshew(Owner - Cabin #1) hops on the phone to discuss his family's history at Neshoba Co Fair.
Taylor Sledge & Catherine Carter Sledge(Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth) on getting kids engaged outside the world of social media, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) on what to expect if you head to the movies this weekend!
Evans Rhett(Miss Mississippi Volunteer 2024) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss how she got her start in pageants and what she hopes to accomplish during her reign as Miss Mississippi Volunteer.
Corterrius Allen(DaCakeGoat | Competitor - Netflix's "Is It Cake Too?") joins the conversation to detail discovering his love for baking, how he got his start, and how he keeps winding up on nationwide baking competitions!
Naomi Taylor(2023 MS Songwriter of the Year) on how winning Songwriter of the Year changed her career trajectory, and Drake Bassett(President/CEO - Palmer Home) on getting ready for the 11th Annual Palmer Home for Children Radiothon.
Alyssa Killebrew(Killebrew Ag Foundation) and Shae Whitfield(Local Farmer) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss their dream of helping teach the next generation of Mississippi's farmers.
Nicole Smith(Event Planner & Conservation Educator - Mississippi Museum of Natural Science) joins the conversation by phone to give you all the details on their upcoming event celebrating World Snake Day this Friday, July 14th!
Edward Abdella(Bike Around Mississippi) on the work that goes into his endurance cycling and using this ride as practice for Race Across America, and Brian Ferguson(Founder of Project Impact) on their Give Back with a Backpack program.
Jill Smith(Director - Union County Heritage Museum) with all the details on their upcoming Blues Harmonica Workshop, and Daniel Coleman(114th Holy Convocation Gospel Concert) on how you can get tickets to come experience the fun and fellowship!
Wendy Rippee(TrainTastic Interactive Model Railroad Museum) on their new 50,000 sq. foot interactive space for model train enthusiasts, and a look at what to get into this weekend in a community near you - presented by MS Main Street Association!
Aubri Sparkman(23rd Annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest) tells the story of how she got the idea to make her prom dress out of Duck Tape and how - with your help - she can win $10,000 of scholarship money for pulling off the tape-based feat!
Bill Courtney(Subject of Oscar-winning film - Undefeated) and Erin Smith(Executive Director - CASA of North MS) discuss "An Army of Normal Folks", and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with a heads up on what to expect at the movies this weekend.
Choctaw Princess Cadence Raine Nickey sits down with Rebecca to give you all the details on the 73rd Choctaw Indian Fair coming up taking place July 12-15 - with the Stickball competition getting underway early on July 5th!
Lindsay Willett(Crystal Springs' 2023 Tomato Queen) on what it means to her to be crowned the 2023 Tomato Queen, and Andrea Saffle(Downtown Hattiesburg Association) on all the fun to be had at the Star-Spangled Celebration on the River!
Daniel Hite(Big Creek Chainsaw Carving in Soso, MS) on how he discovered he can make beautiful artwork using a chainsaw, and Janet Cook(Eupora Economic Development) & Blake McMullan(Mayor of Eupora) detail their upcoming Chainsaws & Art Festival!
Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and give you the heads up on what to expect if you make your way to the movie theater this weekend - from raunchy R-rated comedy to Wes Anderson's latest.
Jay Long & Clark Lee(VXS Events - Mississippi Comic Con) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and give you a heads up on what to expect if you make your way to the Trade Mart for the Magnolia State's premiere pop culture convention!
Akono Dixon(Actor | Hallmark's "Spring Breakthrough") joins the conversation by video to discuss how he took a leap of faith to pursue his passion of acting, and Paige Watson(Director - Starkville Main Street) on Downtown @ Sundown & Billye Jean Stroud(Director - Main Street New Albany) on Cycles, Bikes, and Blues - presented by Mississippi Main Street Association.
Emily Havens(Executive Director - GRAMMY Museum Mississippi) gives you an update on the upcoming events at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, and Barbara Bigelow(Main Street Columbus) gives a rundown of Sounds of Summer in Columbus - presented by Mississippi Main Street Association!
Matt Robinson(Owner - Change Skate Shop in Tupelo) joins the conversation to discuss his love for skateboarding, the recent victory in the Red Bull Terminal Takeover, and the growth of interest in skateboarding across the state.
Yolanda Pruitt (AIM for CHangE - Program Manager), Tracy Carr(Deputy Director - Library Services | Mississippi Library Commission), & Mary Beth Isham(Customer Relations Specialist - MAGCOR) stop by the studio to break down how their collaboration hopes to meet the needs of communities across the Magnolia State with "story walks".
Edward Abdella(Endurance Cyclist) discusses how he focused his passion for long distance cycling into raising money for a good cause, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you what you need to know if you head to the movies this weekend!
Austin Tidwell(2018 Project SEARCH Graduate), Shay Jackson(Project SEARCH Instructor - Milwaukee Electric Tools), and Faye Culpepper(Director of Project SEARCH Mississippi) stop by the Studio to talk about the Good Things they are up to!
Benjamin Cummins(Student - Ida B. Wells APAC) & Karen Cummins(Benjamin's Mom) discuss his entry in the Google Doodle Art Contest, and Bobby Geno(Downtown Tupelo Main Street Assoc) details all the fun waiting for you at the Tupelo Elvis Festival.
Tricia Walker(Mississippi Songwriters Festival - Delta Region) joins the conversation to give you all the details on their upcoming event June 16th & 17th featuring talent and songs you can't hear anywhere else!
Alexei Orohovsky(MS Dancer Competing at the International Ballet Competition) discusses how he has made his way to Europe to train with an internationally renowned ballet company and how it feels coming back to Mississippi to compete in the IBC.
Lee & Tiffany Stringer(5th Squad) stop by to discuss the work of 5th Squad providing immediate financial relief for Veterans who find themselves in a tight spot, and Sydney Hedberg(Author - "Funds Will Follow") on the inspiration for her 2nd book.
Nataleigh Nix(Miss Mississippi�s Outstanding Teen 2023) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss her reign as Outstanding Teen and her outreach efforts through A OK, and Joe Piernas(Jazz in the Pass) & Rachel Kelly(Downtown Biloxi Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest) give you some ideas for family friendly fun this weekend.
Ahniya Myers(Winner - 2023 Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship) & Dr. Randall Smith(Professor & Chair of Creative Writing - Belhaven University) on the genesis of the Angie Thomas Scholarship and how Ahniya found out she was this year's winner.
Dr. Mike Lopinto(FestivalSouth presented by Hattiesburg Concert Association - Artistic & Executive Director) on their 14th annual multi-week event filled with fun for everyone, and Jacob Mann(Father of Luke Mann) as they head to the SEC Tournament.
Bryan Butler(Ocean Springs High School CTE Aquaculture Teacher) details his work to bring aquaculture education to MS students, and Tyneah Buckley(JPS-Tougaloo ECHS) discusses how she was able to win over $4 million worth of scholarships!
Nicole Smith(MS Museum of Natural Science) lets you know about their rescheduled Moonlight Music & Meteors coming up this weekend, and Tim Hagerty(Author & Broadcaster) with some examples of his 1001 anecdotes from his book "Tales from the Dugout".
Mamie Avery(Director - Community Development & Batesville Main Street) & Joe Azar(Director - Panola Co Chamber) on Up in Smoke this weekend & other economic development in Panola, & Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect at the movies
Bradley Tyree(NASA Stennis Test Engineer) joins the conversation to discuss the test of their RS-25 rocket that is slated to take the Artemis mission back to the Moon, and you might even hear Rebecca and Ryno have some fun with songs and squirrels!
Leslie Lee(Festival Director - Jimmie Rodgers Music Festival) on the last 4 days of the event, and Susannah Northrop(Free Flowin� Music Festival) & Jamie Sowell(Five Star City Fest) let you know about some family friendly fun this weekend.
Tricia Walker(Big Front Porch Productions) with all the details on their upcoming Big Night with Women in the Round, and Marquitrice Mangham(Owner of Farmacy Marketplace) breaks down the impact her grocery store has had on her local community.
Stacey Jordan(Director of Development - Mississippi Food Network) joins the conversation by phone to detail some ways they are helping those impacted by recent severe weather and providing nourishment during a time of crisis.
Gracy Nerren(18 Year Old Artist from Isola | Graduating Senior) joins the conversation to discuss her love of art, her work that can now be seen on this year's World Catfish Festival posters and shirts, and what's next in terms of her education!
Rodger Jones(First Baptist Rolling Fork) details the cleanup and recovery efforts for those impacted by the tornados, and Prentiss(16-Year-Old Musical Artist) on how he discovered his love of music and how it has catapulted him into the spotlight!
Zachariah Smith(ABC's American Idol - Season 21 Contestant) details recently moving to the Magnolia State and discusses chasing his musical dreams on the 21st season of ABC's American Idol after getting his Golden Ticket to Hollywood!
Susan Mason(Founder - 20 Years of Hope) and Devin Moseley(Cancer Survivor) on their upcoming event teaching how to navigate a life impacted by Cancer, and Leta Palmiter, Ed.S., CALT, C-SLDS(Illuminations Center for Dyslexia) on a cool partnership!
Dr. Craig Moffett(Family Medicine Physician) and Wilson Carrol(C&G Rail Trail Coalition) stop by the SuperTal Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss their work on what would be the Magnolia State's longest trail at 92 miles - the C&G Rail Trail!
David Dallas(�A Gentleman From Mississippi�) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and detail his time spent with the late Senator John C. Stennis and the one-man show that time inspired.
Genesis Ivory(East Mississippi Community College Ambassador - Welding Technology Program) joins the conversation to discuss how she got into welding - becoming one of only a few women who are certified welders in the Golden Triangle.
Emmie Perkins(Miss Mississippi) joins the conversation LIVE from the 2022 Miss America Competition at the Mohegan Sun to give you a behind the scenes look at her whirlwind of a time in Connecticut!
Gary Bachman(MSU Horticulturist | Urban Farmer | Homesteader) breaks down his family's love for fruit cakes and answers some questions about Poinsettias, and Chloe Fredericksdorf(Mississippi PlayVS) on the upcoming Fall 2022 Championship Matches!
Jeff Clark(Mississippi Aquarium) gives you a heads up for everything they've got going on for the holiday season, and Lori Watts(Exec Dir - Marion Co Development Partnership) details all the family friendly fun that you can have in Cleveland.
Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and break down the cornucopia of cinematic selections to choose from this Thanksgiving holiday weekend!
Anna Sinclair is an RN that has put her artist hat on paint some hydrants around her neighborhood in Tupelo, and 49ers CB Charvarius Ward's Uncle Garland helped out with the 2nd Annual Turkey Giveaway in McComb, MS handing out over 320 turkeys!
Good Things with Rebecca Turner is LIVE from Columbia as they invite everyone to come experience their annual Columbia Christmas Festival, and she is joined by a variety of guests - from organizers to local business leaders and more!
Tyra Ivory of Macon, MS joins the conversation to discuss how she has been making headlines for becoming one of the youngest Subway Franchisees in the country!
Brantley Snipes(Exec Dir - Main Street Greenwood) with all the details for the "Beginning to Look Like Greenwood" holiday celebration, and Ralph Price & Lora Reynolds break down the excitement surrounding the opening of the Billy Ray Reynolds Museum!
Dr. Jefferson Parker(Professor & Division Dir. of Psychology - UMMC�s Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior) on the grant they received to help combat addiction, and The Merritts on their Satsuma farm in Gulfport!
Miss Mississippi Emmie Perkins joins the conversation by video to let Mississippians know how they can get a jump start on supporting her as she gets ready to travel and compete for Miss America!
Lee Stringer(President/CEO - 5th Squad) on how their mission started and how they've grown their capabilities to help Veterans and active-duty service members, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) lets you know what to expect at the movies!
Beth Hennington(The Vanillian) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and detail how she got into the world of cookies and how she wound up being chosen to compete on the 6th season of Food Network's Christmas Cookie Challenge!
Kurt Allen(President/CEO - MS Aquarium) with all the info on their upcoming Veteran's Day event, and Julie Raper(Nettleton Main Street Board) & Andrea Saffle(Hattiesburg Main Street) with how you can get a head-start on your Christmas shopping.
Sally Burke(President Moms in Prayer International), Susan Shepherd(USA Country Coordinator), and Marcy Russo(Southwest Division Coordinator) discuss the mission of Moms in Prayer International and to detail their upcoming events statewide!
Sarah Hickner(Author of "Stories from the Barn Aisle: Real Life Tales of Humor and Grace from a Horse Obsessed Girl") discusses what inspired her to give up her scholarship at MC to move to Kentucky and chase her horse dreams.
Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and give you the rundown of what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend!
Cynthia Sutton(Main Street Ocean Springs) and Angela Avent(Main Street Corinth) join the conversation to detail all fun that you can have this weekend with events from the top to bottom of the Magnolia State.
Kristen Moore(Animal Curator - Hattiesburg Zoo) lets you in on their excitement surrounding the birth of their newest hyena pup, and Matt Bowman(Jackson VA Regional Office) clues you in on their upcoming 4-day MS Economic Development Initiative.
Eileen Saint Lauren,(Author - "Goodlife, Mississippi") stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and detail how she was inspired to write her novel and how it took 24 years to complete!
Kenneth Thomas, MD(Umble Coffee Co.) and his daughter Katie detail how they've become one of the premiere coffee podcast teams, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you a rundown of what to expect at the movies this weekend!
Elizabeth Heiskell(Celebrity Chef) joins the conversation to tell the story of her journey through a breast cancer diagnosis, and Aubri Sparkman(Mural Artist) gives you a behind the scenes look at her process for creating Hattiesburg's newest mural!
Peyton Aldridge(Contestant - NBC's The Voice) on his performance on The Voice last night, and Mary Switzer(Executive Director - Starkville Area Arts Council) & Dave Hood(Dave's Dark Horse Tavern) on this weekend in Starkvegas!
Meredith Horn(Miss Aquarium | VP - Guest Experience) joins the conversation to detail Boo at MSAQ, and Michael Walker(McRaven House) breaks down the spooky and supernatural phenomenon you can see on their guided tours!
Stafford Shurden joins the conversation on Good Things to give you all the details for The Mississippi Duck Gumbo Championship at the 9th annual Delta Wings Festival coming up this Saturday!
Oliver Luckett and Scott Guinn(Yazoo Yaupon) with how they're taking an ancient idea and making it modern with Yazoo Yaupon Tea, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) lets you know what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend.
Charlise Latour(Dancing with the King) joins the conversation by phone to detail all the family friendly fun to be had with their celebrity dancers at the Spooktacular!
Steve Azar(Host - "In a Mississippi Minute") joins Good Things to discuss Jerry Lee Lewis' induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Rebecca Davis(Director - Main Street Pascagoula) lets you know about some spooky supernatural fun you can have in Pascagoula - presented by Mississippi Main Street Association.
Tom Booth(Tupelo Community Theatre) joins the conversation to break down how you can celebrate spooky season with some fun events scheduled with TCT!
Rebecca is joined by Vicky Moak(Warriors of the Badge | Brookhaven, MS) on the 4th Annual Poker Ride and Hannah & Alexis Garrett on their family's passion for barbecue competitions and Alexis' 2nd place finish with her first ever steak!
Jenny(Mystic Ghost Boat Rides) joins the conversation on Good Things to detail how you and a small group of friends can take a spooky boat ride(and maybe even learn a little Hancock County history) right here in the Magnolia State.
Peyton Aldridge(Contestant on NBC's The Voice) discusses competing on the 22nd season of NBC's The Voice, and Jamie Stone(President - Mississippi Adopt a Hero) details how their organization supports first responders in Mississippi communities.
Al Winschel(Marine Veteran | Founder - Siege Sauce Company) sits down with Rebecca to discuss how he started gardening as a therapeutic way to relax from the stress of post-military service and turned it into an enterprise!
Cade Holder(Cleveland-Boco Chamber of Commerce) joinns the conversation on Good Things to detail the 40th Anniversary of Downtown Cleveland's Octoberfest - presented by Mississippi Main Street Association!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun on this National Taco Day discussing some of your favorite taco places and ways to enjoy the Mexican dish in the Magnolia State!
2022 Rice Queen Anna Scott Gant and 2022 Rice Ambassador Brant Davis join Rebecca on Good Things to discuss all things rice, and Curtis(Owner - Psycho Path in Ellisville) gives you a look behind the curtain for their frightening festivities!
Wayne Withers(Arm Wrestler - IFA World Championship) joins the conversation by video LIVE from Dieppe, France as he gets ready to compete for the gold medal tomorrow against the best arm wrestlers from around the world, and Tanya T talks movies!
Andreius and Alisha Moore(Founders - DreKo Music Productions in Gulfport) join the discussion by video to detail how they turned their love for music into an enterprise that helps independent artists navigate the wild world of the music industry!
Keri Rowell and Rodney Rowell join the conversation on Good Things to discuss the upcoming 2022 Loblolly Festival in Laurel - presented by Mississippi Main Street Association!
Sibonie Swatzyna(Executive Director - Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce) joins the conversation by phone to discuss their upcoming 2022 Water Tower Festival - brought to you by Mississippi Main Street Association.
Todd & Brooke Tilghman break down Todd's Grand Ole Opry debut and his newest song "Home Wasn't Built in a Day", and Madison Newcomb(Daughter of the late Lori Newcomb) on how Newks Cares raises money for Ovarian Cancer awareness and treatment.
Rufus Ward(Columnist for The Dispatch in Columbus) joins the conversation to detail the connection between the Magnolia State and M.A.S.H. as it celebrates 50 years, and Takiva Bell(Executive Director - S.A.F.E. in Tupelo) joins the conversation to raise awareness of everything they offer to women and children escaping abusive situations.
Mika Hartman(Hudson Hartman's Mom) tells Hudson's story of overcoming hardships and representing Mississippi on Times Square with The National Down Syndrome Society, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) breaks down the movie scene this weekend.
Jerry Thompson(Garden Cart Fundraiser) on his mission to raise awareness of and raise money for the backpack program, and Danica from Chapel Hart(AGT Finalists) details their time competing on America's Got Talent and what their future holds.
Karen Sims(Hope Clinic MS in Hattiesburg) joins the conversation to break down their work ministering to women with unexpected pregnancies, and Lazaro Rovira(Festival Hispano de Pascagoula) details all the fun to be had in Pascagoula this weekend!
Anthony Williams(Kidney Transplant Patient) detailS his journey with Kidney disease, dialysis, and eventually a transplant, and Kari Eve Valence(PRCC) gives you all the details about their watch party tonight for Chapel Hart's performance on AGT!
Kellye Smith(Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Survivor and Author of "Regular Girl" - a Daily Devotional) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and recount her story of overcoming life's trials through faith.
Claire Simmons Jungling(RunStrong) details how a group of runners came together to honor the memory of Eliza Fletcher, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) gives you a heads up on what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend.
Phil Trotter(Workstream Prevention Chair - Diabetes Coalition of Mississippi) joins the conversation to discuss how there are hiring and training lifestyle coaches to help Mississippians prevent Diabetes.
Mike Muraco(Director of Operations - Audubon Delta) joins the conversation to give you a heads up for a cool event taking place this weekend at the Strawberry Plains Audobon Center just North of Holly Springs involving hummingbirds!
Mary Ann Kirby and Teresa Renkenberger(Shower Power MS) join the conversation to detail the work they've done helping their friend Medgar get his house back in order and how he now volunteers to help others from the homeless population in Mississippi.
Kurt Allen(CEO - MS Aquarium) breaks down the fun you can have at the Aquarium this Labor Day weekend and previews their big fundraiser later this month - Sea of Stars, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) lets you know what to watch this weekend!
Mayor Billy Hewes(City of Gulfport) details how Gulf Coast residents are coming together to help by sending water for those impacted by the Jackson Water Crisis, and Donna Speed(RD - The Dairy Alliance) discusses September being Family Meals Month.
Emmie King(Nandy's Candy) on keeping her store running during the Water Crisis, and Larry Cantrell(President - Tammy Wynette Legacy Board) and Tony Hooper(MS School of Music) break down the upcoming Stand by Your Man event in Tremont this weekend!
Wanda Thomas and Michael Thomas(Catholic Charities) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss their upcoming event Journey of Hope - featuring best selling author David Magee and a LIVE performance from Steve Azar!
Ricky Flynt(Alligator Program Coordinator - MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks) joins the conversation from fresh off the water to give his take on Gator the season so far and to detail his history with a State Record setting female Gator!
Justin Bell(Attending Manhattan School of Music) discusses his love of opera and furthering his education in the Big Apple, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) lets you know what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend.
Courtney Ingle(Former Multimedia Journalist - SuperTalk MS News) detail how the flash flooding yesterday impacted her Nana and the other residents of Peach Tree Nursing Home - having to be rescued by First Responders from the rising flood waters.
Jamie Rasberry(MPH Policy Coordinator - Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy) sits down with Rebecca and breaks down the work that goes into starting a nonprofit or philanthropic organization in the Magnolia State.
Stan Dorroh(Storm Chaser - North Mississippi Storm Chasers and Spotters) joins the conversation to educate Rebecca on the ins and outs of the more than 30 volunteers that keep their eyes on the skies to keep you weather aware!
Chris Howard(Executive Director - MS Dept. of Rehabilitation Services) and Faye Culpepper(Mississippi Director - Project SEARCH) discusses how they are helping young adults with disabilities lead healthier and happier lives.
Mark Clark(Chief Road Captain - 16th Annual American Legion Legacy Run) with when they'll be making their way through the Magnolia State, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what you can expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend!
Jeff Clark(Mississippi Aquarium) joins the conversation to discuss the MS Aquarium receiving an endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle for their Aquatic Wonders exhibit and the all the excitement surrounding it - including your chance to help name her!
Dr. Elmore-Staton, Ph.D. and Dr. Alisha Hardman(Human Development & Family Science | MSU) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and break down their TIPPS Subscription Box Program - Protect & Connect.
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing all things Elvis on the 45th Anniversary of his passing with some memories of the King of Rock'n'Roll's life and legacy and a little trivia that might just get you tickled.
Ellen Daniels(Literary Director - The 2022 Mississippi Book Festival) joins the conversation to give you all the details for the upcoming 2022 Mississippi Book Festival this weekend!
Emily Havens(Executive Director - Grammy Museum MS) gives you a heads up on all the family friendly fun at Grammy Museum Mississippi, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you want a new movie to watch this weekend.
Rufus Ward(Columnist and Historian - The Dispatch in Columbus, MS) details the life and work of Mississippian Josh Meador who created some of the innovative visual effects Walt Disney Productions used in some of their most beloved classics.
Hannah Jordan, Owner of Handy Hannah�s in the Golden Triangle, joins the conversation by phone to detail how she is utilizing skills she learned from her Grandfather to start her own handywoman business!
Bill Clark(Mississippi Musician) and Glen Stern(Producer) detail their work on bringing the musical "Here's Johnny" to life - telling the story of an important night in Johnny Carson's life with help from as many Mississippians as possible.
Chef Cooper Miller(Owner of Forklift in Tupelo) joins the conversation by phone from on the road back from New Orleans to detail competing 2022 World�s Best Seafood Competition and what he's got in store for the future!
Staff Sgt. Bryan McGee & Officer Skip stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and break down their work with kids, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with a rundown of what to expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend!
Kara White(The Canopy School - Head of School) & Sean Brewer(Canopy�s Director of Education) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and detail their new school and its first year of students starting this Fall!
Kara White(The Canopy School - Head of School) & Sean Brewer(Canopy�s Director of Education) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and detail their new school and its first year of students starting this Fall!
Erin Abbott(Writer & Photographer) details her new book Family Field Trip with 75 fun ways you can take your family on a field trip, and Chef Cooper Miller(Owner Forklift in Tupelo) gives you a behind the scenes look at his upcoming competition!
Joe Lee(Author and Publisher - Dogwood Press) discusses what went into his development of an entire series featuring the fictitious little town of Oakdale, Mississippi and his most recent iteration - "Resting Place".
Shelley Ritter(Director - Delta Blues Museum) joins the conversation to detail all the fun and exciting events they've got coming up right around the corner and to explain why you should stop by the Delta Blues Museum on your next trip to Clarksdale!
Tommy Waddle(Paw Patrol LIVE) joins the conversation to detail all the fun you can get into with Paw Patrol LIVE in Tupelo this weekend, and Chapel Hart checks in after their amazing unanimous Golden Buzzer on NBC's America's Got Talent last night!
Steve Bryant(Southern Pine Electric) & Martha Allen(Exec Dir - EXTRA TABLE) on collecting Peanut Butter, and Kay Boone(Camp Director - Abbie Rogers Civitan Camp) & Roun McNeal(22 Year Volunteer) on providing a camp experience for everyone.
Bill Kitchens(Original Member of The Dukes) joined the conversation by phone to detail his part in the nearly 60 year history of the band from New Albany that made it all the way to NYC!
Jeff Cannon(Director - 2022 MS Lions All-State Band) details their 36th International Parade Championship - more than all the others combined, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you make your way to movies this weekend!
Drake Bassett(President/CEO - Palmer Home) discusses the excitement leading up to the 10th Annual Radiothon, & Madison Thornton(Ole Miss Grad | Tulane Medical Student) with her harrowing tale of being stuck in Italy and dealing with a medical crisis.
Dr. Grace Sturdivant(OtoPro) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss how her idea grew from helping stubborn relatives protect their hearing to becoming a national brand from right here in the Magnolia State!
Lee Stringer and Pete Griffin(5th Squad) on the proclamation from Gov Reeves that July 11th is 5th Squad Day - honoring the memory of one of the original members and the work of 5th Squad to help fellow soldiers and veterans with immediate needs.
Brittany Crosby(Mrs. Mississippi American 2022) joins the conversation to discuss being crowned and getting excited about competing at Nationals in Vegas, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you make your way to the movies.
Charlie & Sherri Marengo(Author "12 Years After 7 Months to Live") tell the story of how they met at a Grocery store, how their life changed dramatically with a cancer diagnosis, and how they're celebrating their 41st Anniversary with you!
Dr. J. Alex Thomasson(Dept of Ag & Bio Engineering - MS State University) on how MSU is leading the way into a future of Ag Autonomy and Precision Ag, and Gracie Bassett(2021 Distinguished Young Woman) on what her future holds thanks to DYW.
Daniel & Kendall Myrick(Quitman County Ministry Directors - Reclaim Project) discuss how they help recruit teachers, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) breaks down what you can expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend.
Wendy Bailey(Exec Dir - MS Dept. of Mental Health) and Katie Storr(Chief of Staff - MS Dept. of Mental Health) on the rollout of 988, and Susanne Graham(Mother of Kevin Graham - Ole Miss Infielder #35) on being a Mom to a National Champ!
Chief Master Sgt. Stacy Gillman(Mississippi Air National Guard) stops by the studio to sit down with Rebecca and tell his story - from his first trip to Mississippi to help build Camp Kamassa to falling in love with Crystal Springs!
Scott Burns(16th annual 7 Days for the Troops) joins the conversation by video from the Food Court where he has been for 3 days(out of 7), and he is excited about being able to raise enough money to provide an off-road, track chair for Air Force veteran Pat O�Neal. You can donate by texting the word "Donate" to (662)502-5069 or visit their website - 7daysforthetroops.org. And don't miss Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp!
James L. Dickerson(Author of "Colonel Tom Parker: The Curious Life of Elvis Presley's Eccentric Manager") joins the conversation to detail how a book that was originally published over 20 years ago has now become a hit with Baz Luhrmann's Elvis!
Martha Rosado(Wife, Mom, and World Traveler in Training) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and break down how her family decided to sell everything and travel the world!
Michele Harris, Martha, and Mike from Rosie's Community Garden sit down with Rebecca to discuss how they have used the garden to cultivate a sense of community accomplishment and provided fresh produce for the less fortunate.
Stewart Brevard McMillan(Director - Association for Excellence in Education | Tupelo, MS) discusses their work to provide grants for teachers that let them go above and beyond in the classroom to educate the next generation of Mississippians!
Jay Branch & Kaitlin Gilbert(VXV Events/Mississippi Comic Con) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and give you everything you need to know about MS Comic Con this weekend, and don't miss Tasty Tuesday Presented by Prime Shrimp!
Chef Cooper Miller(Fork Lift in Tupelo) on representing MS in the Great American Seafood Cook-off, and Emily Quinn(Mayor of Fulton) details how she went from being the Mayor of Fulton to volunteering her time as a carhop!
Rebecca has some fun quizzing Ryno on his flag trivia knowledge for Flag Day, and between conversations on the heat(and how to beat it) a Tasty Tuesday Presented by Prime Shrimp popped up with a couple recipes you should try!
Amanda Stone, PhD(Assistant Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist | Mississippi State University) joins the conversation on Good Things with Rebecca Turner by video to discuss her work in the world of dairy and the research being conducted at MS State University.
David R. Buys, PhD, MSPH, CPH, FGSA(State Health Specialist - MS State University Ext) on the new docuseries "On the Farm", and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what you can expect at the movies this weekend!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing your fun ideas for a thrifty Magnolia State staycation with an imaginary budget of $500, and Rebecca has a fun question involving a wedding and feeding the guests.
Emily Havens(Director - Grammy Museum Mississippi) joins the conversation to detail all the fun events they have coming up this summer, and Robbie Carter(Event Director - 2022 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic) on their national TV debut!
Corinne Hegwood(Co-Founder of Reading At the Park) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss the work they are doing to bridge the gap between the needs of Pre-K students and the reality of reading availability.
Barbara Medlock(Outdoor Recreation Specialist) joins the conversation by phone to discuss Sand Jam 2022 - Turtle Up Mississippi! in Pascagoula as they shine a spotlight on taking care of our wildlife and their habitat.
Dr. Sajani Barot, Pharm.D(Founder of The Skin Consult) on starting the first Telehealth Skincare Consultation, and Jimmie Nichols(Grabuone Snake Rodeo) gives you all the details on the snake rodeo kicking off today at Lake Washington.
Andrew M. Strehlow(Director - Adult Education - Rankin County School District | President - MAACE(MS Association of Adult & Community Education)and Bronwyn Robertson(Program Specialist - Adult Education at MS Community College Board) join Rebecca!
Dr. Mike Lopinto(Southern Miss School of Music) joins the conversation to discuss FestivalSouth 2022, and Rebecca and Ryno have some fun answering your questions as we celebrate 5 years of Good Things!
Rebecca and Ryno have some on this Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp discussing space debris, candy bars, nature documentaries, and much more. You never know where the conversation will go on Good Things!
Sitaniel Wimbley(NAMI Mississippi) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss how they help Mississippians with their mental health, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) sits down with Rebecca to get giddy about the release of Top Gun 2.
Chris Allen Baker(Scott Co. Chess League) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to give you all the details on the game of chess and how to get involved in the Magnolia State, and Shea Hutchins, LCSW(Chief Solutions Officer - Canopy Children's Solutions) joins the discussion by phone to break down how to handle tragedy in the news and how to talk to your kids.
Amia Edwards(SAG Actress from Bolton) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss her life's journey - from being bitter about Hollywood awards to building up the future for underserved youth with their own awards and more!
Jill M. Hendon(Director- Center for Fisheries Research & Development | USM - Gulf Coast Research Lab) on her collaboration with Scholastic to educate folks on sharks, and Rebecca and Ryno have some fun on this Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp!
Brad Cooney and John Bullard(Lead Paranormal Investigators - "The House in Between Part 2") tell the story of Ms. Alice Jackson and detail her journey from leaving her home due to a haunting to facing her fears and moving back into her house.
Kendra Simpson(VP - Sales & Marketing | Mississippi Aquarium) breaks the news of their new experience opening next weekend, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) breaks down what you can expect if you make your way to the movies this weekend!
Ralph Zuke(Rotarian and Barcolounger Rickshaw Driver | End Polio Now) & Dr. Nelson Atehortua(Director - Office of Health Data & Research) stop by to discuss how Polio has impacted their lives but still unites them with the goal of eradicating Polio.
Rusty Bryant(General Manager - MS Brilla FC) and Matt Horth(Head Coach - MS Brilla FC) sit down with Rebecca to break down how the ministry got started and how they do Good Things through the sport of soccer in the Magnolia State.
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing cook books on this Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp, and some of y'all are pretty particular about your cookbooks - specifically the Bell's Best cookbooks.
Adam Gambrell(COO - MS Weather Network) breaks down Sunday�s "Blood Moon", Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) with what to expect if you make your way to the movies, and Neely(Rebecca's Oldest) debuts their 2nd song "We Are Mississippians".
Ray Laughter(Director of Environmental Services, Parks, and Greenways - DeSoto County) and Desoto County District 2 Supervisor Mark Gardner join the conversation to let you know how to safely dispose of certain items with an event this weekend!
Leslie Roark Scott(Ubon�s BBQ of Yazoo, MS) joins the conversation from Memphis as they are getting geared up for The 2022 Memphis in May World Championship Cooking Contest where 4 of the Top 10 teams are from the Magnolia State!
Heather Thurgood(Office/Traffic Mgr - SuperTalk SW MS) & Louise Vetter(Pres/CEO - Huntington's Disease Society of America) join the discussion with May being HD Awareness Month, and we have some fun on this Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp!
Joseph "JoJo" Dodd discusses his journey from comedian to campaigning and working for Congressmen before taking on the role of Bully the Mississippi State Mascot and ultimately joining the Navy and working on becoming a Doctor!
LIVE from the Two Mississippi Museums for the opening of The World of Marty Stuart, and Rebecca is joined by the legend himself Marty Stuart as well as Pam Junior(Museum Director) and Dr. Dan Barnard(Executive Director - Congress of Country Music)!
Jeff Clark(Public Relations and Communications Director - Mississippi Aquarium) joins the conversation to let you know about the 4 days of Star Wars themed fun going on at the Mississippi Aquarium starting today - May the 4th!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun with you talking about fictitious homes you'd like to live in(or at least visit), and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to break down what you need to know if you make your way to the movies this weekend!
Rita Soronen(President/CEO - Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption) and Kimberly Wheaton, LCSW(Deputy Commissioner of Child Welfare) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to discuss ways they are helping children find their way out of foster care and connected with a forever family - thanks to a partnership between Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and MS Department of Child Protective Services.
Hannah and Nathan Hinkle(Co-Creators of Rolling N the Dough) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca on this Tasty Tuesday and tell the story of bringing an idea home from vacation that blossomed into a successful small business.
Jan Dawson(Mississippi Public Health Institute) and Col. Steven Maxwell(Director - Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics) stop by the SuperTalk Studios to sit down with Rebecca and explain the dangers of drugs, the alarming increase of overdose deaths, and drug take-back locations near you.
Dr. Melissa Thomas(Tupelo High School's New Principal) joins Rebecca on Good Things to discuss her passion for service and education as she became the first female and first African American to ever hold the position of THS Principal!
Kimberly(Make-A-Wish Mom) tells her daughter Kassidy's story of how Make-A-Wish made such a huge impact on their family after receiving the news that Kassidy has an incurable illness, and don't miss our Tasty Tuesday on a Wednesday!
Good Things is LIVE from Sally Kate Winters Family Services to raise awareness of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Rebecca is joined by a variety of guests to learn more about the work of Sally Kate Winters Family Services.
Anna Brakefield (Red Land Cotton Co-founder) and Shirley Williams (Plant Manager) join the conversation by phone to detail what brought the Alabama based Red Land Cotton to Mississippi and how Shirley Williams played a big part in the decision!
Andy Armstrong(Cross-Country Cyclist) details his journeys on two wheels and how his passion got him connected with Bob Barnes on his bike trip to all 50 states Capitals, and don't miss Tasty Tuesday for an easy recipe for a grain bowl!
Kasi Gwin(Dylan Pickle Memorial Scholarship Recipient) explains what inspired her to pursue a career in law enforcement, and Elizabeth Heiskell(Chef and Cookbook Author | Oxford, MS) details how she got to host and cater for Dolly Parton!
Bryce Hinton a.k.a. "Big Red(Comedian from Richton, MS) details his journey to becoming a comedian and his first big show coming up in Laurel, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) breaks down what to expect at the movies this weekend!
Thomas & Hillary(Longleaf Tea Co. | Laurel, MS) join the conversation by video from their farm to talk about working with Ben and Erin Napier on HGTV, selling out their ENTIRE tea harvest from last season, the birth and growth of the tea industry in Mississippi, and you might even learn a thing or two about the process - from pluck to cup!
Dr. Kenneth Thomas(Umble Coffee) joins the conversation by phone AND video LIVE from the 2022 U.S. Coffee Championships taking place during the Specialty Coffee Expo in Boston, MA to talk about the competition and his passion for the brewed bean.
Cody Traylor(Mississippi Native and Competitor on INSP's Ultimate Cowboy Showdown) joins the conversation from the saddle shop to tell you all about his adventures in cowboying, and you won't want to miss Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp!
Emily Kolenda(Navy Gold Star Coordinator | Fleet and Family Support Center) explains the benefits available to Gold Star families, and Kristin and Lily Lape stop by the studio to break down the important work of The Lily Pad.
Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to give her thoughts on the Oscars(including "The Slap"), and Rebecca and Ryno have some fun with you talking about your favorite potatoes!
Rebecca and Ryno try to have some fun as everyone is getting prepared for the severe weather making its way into the Magnolia State by talking about weather movies and preparedness.
John Hendrix(Director of Economic Development - The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) joins the conversation to detail how they are working to develop valuable cybersecurity skill-sets, and Rebecca and Ryno have some fun on this Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing different ways you've made little mistakes because you weren't awake enough, and Scot Fox(WCPR 97.9 | CPR Fest XX) joins the conversation from the MS Gulf Coast as they're getting ready for CPR Fest's return!
Tricia Walker(Singer/Songwriter | Big Front Porch Productions) with an update on how you can audition to be a part of the Deep Roots Summer Series, and we have some fun discussing some fun and recipes this Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp!
Matt Thorn(Mississippi Bug Blues | Mississippi State Entomology Department) joins the conversation on Learn About Butterflies Day to give you some fun facts about bugs, and Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing your favorite pies on Pi Day!
Reed(K-5 PE Teacher and Social Media Influencer) discusses his love for teaching and to break down his meteoric rise as an influencer on social media, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) breaks down what you should watch this weekend!
Sherri Barstis and Mary Linley Albert(Bijou Designs) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss how a life-altering accident led to a change in the direction of Sherri's life and how faith influenced a passion and eventually led into a small business!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun on this Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp as they discuss Mardi Gras, diner food, Ryno's froo-froo Japanese cooking, and more!
Jenny Anderson(Freelance Photographer) joins the conversation by video to discuss how she went from wanting to be a doctor growing up to connecting with people in a more artistic way by capturing their world with photography and finding her way to New York to document behind the scenes of Broadway!
David Minkler(Arborist) and Mark W. LaSalle, PhD(Rotary Club of Moss Point) discuss their work planting trees and educating on proper tree planting to hopefully provide some wonderful shade trees for Mississippi communities for years to come!
Jennifer Russell Jefcoat(Avid Endurance Runner) joined the conversation to explain how and why she got into long distance running, and Josh Foreman(Story State) breaks down a cool event you won't want to miss involving Mississippi storytellers!
Miss Mississippi Holly Brand and the NFL's first Female Referee Sarah Thomas stopped by the SuperTalk Studio to detail how their very different paths crossed and how their stories intertwined on some of the World's biggest stages! AND Rebecca & Ryno have some fun discussing your favorite way to cook and enjoy Sweet Potatoes on National Cook a Sweet Potato Day, and don't forget that if you use code "GoodThings" at checkout, you can save $20 off your first order at PrimeShrimp.com!
Shelby Beason(Co-Owner/Operator - Beason Family Farm in Philadelphia) with an inside look at the day-to-day life of a dairy farmer, and Dr. Lara Godbille(Director - U.S. Navy Seabee Museum) gives you all the info on the 80th Birthday of the Seabees!
David Magee(Award-Winning Columnist and Author | Director of Institute Advancement at the University of Mississippi) tells his story - one of addiction, immense loss, unbelievable pain, and ultimately redemption.
Martha Allen(Extra Table) joins the conversation by phone to discuss all the events they've got coming up to help fund their efforts to provide nutritional food to the fellow Mississippians that find themselves in unfortunate circumstances, and Tasty Tuesday presented by Prime Shrimp will have your mouth watering, and don't forget that you can use code "GoodThings" and get $20 off your first order at PrimeShrimp.com for your chance to try tasty Shrimp that really can't be easier to prepare.
Campbell McCool(Founder of Plein Air Neighborhood in Taylor, MS) breaks down what inspired him to bring his family back to Mississippi from Atlanta to start a neighborhood centered around the idea(and importance) of a front porch!
Alex Bostic(MS State University Associate Professor of Art | World Renowned Stamp Artist) joins the conversation to talk about how he was first inspired to become an artist, how he got involved designing stamps for other countries, and how he got the honor of designing a stamp for the US Post Office!
Lee Young(round Zero Blues Club in Biloxi) joins the conversation on Good Things to talk about how they hope to restore downtown Biloxi with the opening of Ground Zero Blues Club in the historic Kress Department Building this weekend!
Annie B. McKee(Rebecca's favorite Mississippi Storyteller) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to give you all the details on how you can celebrate Meridian's 162nd Birthday with the Meridian Historic Walk this weekend!
Mayor Cora Burnside(Arcola, MS), Alexis H. Hamilton(Aim for Change), LaShonda McKinney(BCCOA Director), and Pandora Redmond(Hearty Helping Food Pantry) detail how they've come together to help the less fortunate in the MS Delta.
Susan Stachowski(Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby) joins the conversation on Good Things to talk about the history of the soap box derby and changing the name of the race to honor the memory of Deborah Washington and her tireless work with Chevron Pascagoula Refinery to keep the derby going all these years in Moss Point.
Christopher "Topher" Townsend(#1 Billboard Artist | Conservative TikTok Star | Air Force Veteran) tells his story of growing up loving music, joining the Air Force for structure, and finding fame with his views from right here in Mississippi.
Mary Landrum Pyron(Founder of ML Provisions) talks about why she wanted to live out West, how she got into making custom felt hats, and why she ultimately decided to become Mississippi's first(and currently only) custom felt hat maker!
Dr. Barbara Coatney(Founder - Time Touch Take) explains why she felt the need to help those with visual disabilities to better manage their medication, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) breaks down what you can expect at the movies this weekend!
Chad Fletcher(Co-Owner of Superior Artisan Wood of Tupelo) joins the conversation to talk about how he got into sawmilling, how much lumber is discarded in landfills, and how they salvage and repurpose wood to keep it from winding up in a landfill.
Angelle Tanner(Mississippi State University Physics and Astronomy Associate Professor) joins the conversation by video to break down their mission to land a telescope on the surface of the Moon to further scientific discovery!
Jamie Himes(LPC President/CEO - Southern Christian Services) on how they help young people who find themselves in unfortunate situations, and Matt Rosenthal(Prime Shrimp) kicks off Tasty Tuesdays with the story of the Gulf South's own Prime Shrimp!
Ryan Lubker(Senior at Ole Miss and Creator of Beer Deer) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca on Good Things and tell his story of taking a craft project to decorate his bedroom wall at College and how it turned into an enterprise - Beer Deer!
Trisha Walker(Deep Roots 2022 Winter/Spring Music Series | Big Front Porch Productions) joins the conversation to break down what you can expect if you make your way to Cleveland for the Deep Roots 2022 Winter/Spring Music Series.
Thomas Alexander, Rob Forster, and Chand Harlow(Founders of Wonderbird Spirits) join the conversation Good Things via Video to talk about their growth since the last time they were with Rebecca over 2 year ago! Plus some fun trivia!
Tony and Heather Palmer(Relics Antique Marketplace in Tupelo) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca Turner on Good Things and tell all kinds of cool stories of folks finding family memories in their store and more!
Tommy Pigott(Rapid Response Director - RNC) joins the conversation by video to break down Biden's disastrous press conference yesterday, and Aaron Rice(Director - MS Justice Institute) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to detail their lawsuit regarding Certificate of Need laws in the Magnolia State.
Tommy Pigott(Rapid Response Director - RNC) joins the conversation by video to break down Biden's disastrous press conference yesterday, and Aaron Rice(Director - MS Justice Institute) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to detail their lawsuit regarding Certificate of Need laws in the Magnolia State.
Erin Conner(Owner of Cabins At Midway and GuyÂs Place on the Water in Fulton) joins the conversation to talk about what brought her to Mississippi from Pennsylvania and how she and her husband provides ways for you to enjoy the beauty of Mississippi!
Ashley Belew and Mary Brinson(Girl Scouts of Greater MS) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to talk about the impact that Girl Scouts can have on young women in the Magnolia State, and Sheriff Jim Johnson(Lee County Sheriff) drops in to give his take on the "Cookie Cartel" flooding the streets with their product.
Wendy Nanney(Founder of String Thing Designs in Tupelo, MS) joins the conversation on Good Things to tell how a fortuitous event at a concert turned into a passion project and a side-gig that allows her family to travel!
Mary Jo McCollins(Realizations Ltd. in Ocean Springs) joins the conversation on Good Things with Rebecca Turner to talk about how business has picked up following an appearance on HGTVÂs Hometown with MississippiÂs own Ben and Erin Napier.
Lauren Keen Boulanger(LilloÂs Family Restaurant) joins the conversation to talk about how they have been serving the Mississippi Delta Italian food for over 70 years in Leland, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to give an update on what to expect if you make your way to the movies this week.
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing the Good Things on the first show of 2022 - from New Year traditions when it comes to food to Mississippians making a difference, you won't want to miss this Good Things!
Cathy Maberry(Jackson State University Graduate - Class of 2021) stops by the SuperTalk Studios to sit down with Rebecca Turner and tell her story of losing her sight at the age of 21 and how she overcame the sudden hardships she faced to graduate from Jackson State at the age of 24.
Dori Lowe and Brandi Perry from Columbia, MS stopped by the SuperTalk studio to sit down with Rebecca Turner to talk about getting Backroads and Burgers off the ground and discuss it growing into something bigger than they ever imagined.
Chapel Hart(CMTÂs Next Women of Country) stop by to sit down Rebecca and tell their story - from losing a job at a hospital in Poplarville to getting texts from Uncle Billy Gibbons that are written in only riddles, you won't want to miss your chance to catch them LIVE in Poplarville January 8th.
Beth Bowman(Writer and Family Minister) discusses a subject that is near and dear to her heart - blended families. With helpful hints, tips, and tricks for making life easier as a blended family, you won't want to miss this one!
Lola Phillips(2022 Mississippi Miss Agriculture USA) joins the conversation on Good Things via video from the family farm to discuss how she got involved with this particular pageant, what it means to be Mississippi's Miss Agriculture USA, and how other young women could get their chance to wear the crown!
Rebecca & Ryno have some fun discussing all kinds of topics(with a Holiday twist) - from last minute packages and the anxiety of tracking your shipments to gifts that keep on giving(and Ryno's buddy has a PRETTY nice gift idea!) don't miss this one!
Denvil Crowe of Tupelo joins the conversation to talk about how he started with 3 trees and grew into a community tradition with an entire light show over the course of the last 18 years, and Teresa Byrd Renkenberger(ShowerPower MS) to raise awareness of National Homeless Person Remembrance Day.
Dr. Jay Smith(Superintendent of Education - North Pike School District) joined the conversation to talk about their efforts to bring some level of comfort and normalcy for this time of year to those impacted by the horrific storms in Kentucky.
Kevin Martin,(Senior Marine Instrumentation Specialist and Ocean Observing Manager at The University of Southern Mississippi joins the conversation to break down for Rebecca what it means for USM to be the only four-year institution in the United States to offer an Uncrewed Maritime Systems Certificate Program!
Rebecca takes Good Things on the road and it is LIVE from Cleveland as they want to welcome you to their 50 Nights of Lights, and you'll hear from the folks helping put it all on as well some local business owners to talk about all the fun things you can do in Cleveland this time of year!
Deborah Lewis and her family put on the The Lewis Lights in Purvis as an ongoing holiday tradition, and she joined Rebecca on Good Things to talk about how it all got started and how they've managed to keep it going all these years.
Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the SuperTalk studio to give you an update on what to expect if you make your way to the movie theater this weekend - from Spielberg's take on "West Side Story" to the star studded "Being the Ricardos", you won't want to miss this!
Gail Richardson(Artist out of Columbus, Mississippi) joins the conversation to talk about how she picked up panting later in life and turned it into a way to express herself AND make a little money during retirement by selling Christmas Cards featuring her artwork.
MeKael Black(Children's Author | What Will A-Tal Play Today? & The Fearless Princess) joins the conversation to give some helpful hints for getting your kids to into reading with the gift of books, and Martha Allen(Extra-Table) with all the info on their Merry Mississippi Auction where you can bid on a MS Travel Experience with all the benefits going to Extra Table.
Dia Chawla(Graduating Senior at Pillow Academy in Greenwood, Mississippi) joins the conversation to talk about how she became a National Winner of the 2021 Heisman High School Scholarship, and Julian Rankin(Director - Walter Anderson Museum of Art) gives you all the details on "Silent Light" - a light festival capped off with a "Silent Disco" and more!
Barb Medlock(Outdoor Recreation Specialist - Jackson County) joins the conversation to give you all the info on how you can use your smartphone to make a short film and compete for prizes, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to break down what you can expect to see if you make your way to the movie theater this weekend.
Joy OÂNeal(WomenHeart) joins the discussion to tell her story and encourage women to take their heart health more seriously, and Justin Lucas(NASA Project Manager - NASAÂs Stennis Space Center) joins the conversation to talk about how his love of tinkering at a young age grew into a passion for engineering and a career at NASA's Stennis Space Center!
Juanita Stovall(Luxe & Sweets), Amanda & Pam (Co-Owners - Three Chic Dames), Will Jordan(Local Arist and Photographer - WMJPhotography.com) & Lori Watts, CEcD(Preside - Marion County Development Partnership) all stop by to sit down with Rebecca and talk about what makes this time of year so special in Columbia!
Chuck Galey(Illustrator) stops by the SuperTalk studio to sit down with Rebecca and talk about how he wound up illustrating over 50 books and having his art displayed in The MAX, and Trimiesha Monique Joyner(Wife of Ole Miss DL Coach Randall Joyner) joined the conversation to talk about the power of faith and prayer as she overcame having an aneurysm in what she calls a miracle.
Matt Letourneau(CEO - Never Thirst) stops by the SuperTalk studio to sit down with Rebecca and tell the story of two Mississippians that have challenged their friends and neighbors in Corinth to make a major impact in the lives of folks around the world with the launch Corinth for Clean Water.
Raj Ramarao(Founder of MoonshineMS.com) stopped by the SuperTalk studio to sit down with Rebecca and discuss how he learned from the mistakes of previous business ventures to grow and how Innovate Mississippi helped him start a business using those lessons that streamlines delivery of alcohol to your home.
Tasha Messer Williams(Artist & Small Business Co-Owner of ARTcetera in Hattiesburg) joins the conversation to talk about how she helps connect local artists with folks wanting to shop local, and Charvarius Ward(Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback) joins the discussion to talk about spending his morning in his hometown of McComb handing out turkeys and fresh produce to over 300 families for Thanksgiving!
Shellie Kemp(Belhaven University Alumnus | Concertmistress for the Mississippi Symphony OrchestraÂs 2021-2022 Season) stops by the SuperTalk studio to sit down with Rebecca and talk about how she went from starting the violin at 5 years of age to auditioning for the part of Concertmistress!
Scott Baker(The Mississippi Chess Association) stops by the studio to sit down with Rebecca and break down how the game of Chess has exploded in popularity in the Magnolia State in recent years, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) lets you know what to expect if you make your way to the movies this week, with Ghostbusters Afterlife, King Richard, Home Sweet Home Alone, Every Time a Bell Rings(filmed in Natchez!) all getting positive reviews!
Adam Trest(Artist and Illustrator) lives and works in Laurel and he joins the conversation on Good Things to talk about his collaboration with Erin Napier for a children's book and to talk about why he chose to bring his family back to Mississippi to pursue his dreams of art.
Brett & Allison Barnhill break down how they've taken what they learned on missions in Africa and applied those lessons to helping Mississippi communities - like helping Quitman County's school district's overall grade come up from a "F" rating by overcoming educational, spiritual, economic, and emotional obstacles.
Maj. James Kevin Polk(Air National Guard Flight Nurse - 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron) and Ashley Smith(Mom of 4 - including the newest family addition Julia) join the conversation to tell the amazing story of giving birth at home after Hurricane Ida displaced her, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to give you an update on what to expect if you make your way to the movie theater this weekend!
Daniel Lewis(Evergreen Films) gives you all the details on the advanced screening of the Hallmark movie ÂEvery Time a Bell Rings" letting Mississippians see the film before anyone else in the world!
Kristen Allen(Founder of BloomBridge) on how she took an idea to a "pitch competition" without even a Power Point and now has a successful business serving 30 states from right here in Mississippi!
Lacey Elkins stopped by the SuperTalk studio to sit down with Rebecca and tell her story of addiction and her recovery that has seen her staying sober for 5 years with two little babies, and Katey Hornsby(Public Information Officer - Mississippi Department of Transportation) gives you all the details for how your witticism could wind up on an MDOT sign!
Today is Rebecca's Birthday, and Ruth Ann Rigby(Founder of First Responders of Mississippi) stopped by to celebrate with Rebecca and talk about their Champion in Recovery Award and The Difference Maker Award and how you can nominate someone to win!
Kenneth Thomas, M.D.(Owner - Umble Coffee in Starkville) stops by the SuperTalk Mississippi Studio to talk about one of Rebecca's favorite topics - COFFEE, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the studio to give you an update on what to expect if you make your way to the movie theater this weekend!
Tony Jeff(Innovate MS President & CEO) stops by to sit down with Rebecca and discuss how they hope to help Magnolia State innovators and entrepreneurs, and Karla Tye(Executive Director - ChildrenÂs Advocacy Centers of Mississippi) joins the conversation to break down how they are meeting virtually again this year to fight child abuse with The One Loud Voice Conference.
Jennifer Hopping(Heart Walk Director) stops by the studio to sit down with Rebecca and talk about the Heart Walk coming up to promote healthier wellbeing for Mississippians, and Maria Weber(Director of Delta State Wiley Planetarium) joins the conversation to let you know about a FREE public event to celebrate the upcoming launch of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope!
Critz Campbell(Head of the MSU Art Department and MMA Board Member) joins the conversation to talk about a partnership that will allow students at Mississippi State University to check out the MS Art Museum for FREE, and Rebecca and Ryno having fun talking about things you know you should've outgrown by now.
Guy Giesecke(CEO of ChildrenÂs of Mississippi) joins the conversation to talk about Children's of Mississippi celebrating Sanderson Tower's first birthday tomorrow and to discuss the work they do for children across the Magnolia State and around the world!
Jim Rasberry and Joshua Nowell(Co-founders of Laurel Mercantile with Ben and Erin Napier) join the conversation to talk about re-opening the Laurel Mercantile focusing on American made products that support small town America, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and break down what you can expect at the movies(or streaming) this weekend.
Dorothy and Sunny(MS Farm to School Network) joined the conversation to talk about their work to allow children to learn how to start a garden at home through grants, and Rhonda(Extra Table) joins the discussion to break down how they are helping Mississippians with their Tackle Hunger Turkey Drive.
Chris Gurner(U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) and Rob Hoff(Natural Resources Specialist from Arkabutla Lake) share how they are helping the physically disabled have the opportunity to enjoy the Mississippi Outdoors, and Christina Dent(Founder & President - End it for Good) stops by the SuperTalk Studio to sit down with Rebecca and detail how she's working to change the way we treat addiction.
Nancy Veldman(Businesswoman/Author/Pianist/Watercolor Artist/Promoter) joins the conversation to talk about how she got her creative start later than you might expect, and Samone Wilson(Office of Communications - Stennis Space Center) hops on the phone to tell us all about the celebrations taking place for the 60th Birthday of the John C. Stennis Space Center in Hancock County!
Lolly Rash(Executive Director - Mississippi Heritage Trust) stops by to sit down with Rebecca and discuss Mississippi's 10 Most Endangered Historic Places for 2021, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to give you an update on what to expect if you make your way to the movie theater this weekend.
James Farmer(Founder - The Angel Quilt Project) joins the conversation to talk about his work with The Angel Quilt Project in Greenville for the last 22 years to provide over 25,000 blankets to families in NICU's with premature babies.
Chris Lundin(Owner of "A Slice of the Apple" in Hattiesburg, MS) stops by the studio to talk about how he found his way to Mississippi from New York and why he decided to bring authentic New York pizza(and his Mom) to the Magnolia State.
Mary Pallon(Rodney History and Preservation Society Board Member) joins the conversation to talk about the rise and fall of Rodney, Mississippi, and how they are working to save the history of Rodney that dates back to the early 1700s - according to old French maps!
From an adopted elderly dog inspiring a book and a student showing his artistic skills to helping the Mississippians with visual impairments get around and live full lives, the conversation on Good Things with Rebecca Turner is always full of good things!
From a first-time performance on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry to a collection of literary events you can log in and take part in while you're still wearing your PJs, the conversation on Good Things with Rebecca Turner is full of good things to talk about in the Magnolia State.
Rep. Angela Cockerham(MS House District 96) stops by to sit down with Rebecca and talk a little bit about her story and her passion for public service - from a childhood in Amite County to the Mississippi State Capitol and everything in between!
Rebecca learns more about welding and structural fitting from Katilyn Smith, an instructor at Southwest MS Community College, and Kristen Brock(Programs & Promotions Manager - Visit Hattiesburg) on their new Hattiesburger Trail!
Rebecca gets to chat with Mississippi's First Rice Queen Ms. Dia Chawla and Rice Queen Runner-Up Ms. Dobbs Roberts, and then Professor Cory Gallo(College of Ag & Life Science - MS State) joins to talk about their work in garden classrooms.
Ken Gross(Concourse Director - Chattanooga Motorcar Festival) discusses the life and legacy of Mississippi's own Jim Pace as he is remembered at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, and then Wendy D. Bailey(Executive Director - MS Dept of Mental Health) and Sandra Caron(Certified Peer Support Specialist) join the discussion to remind you of the work the Dept. of Mental Health are doing during Mental Illness Awareness week.
Corterrius Allen a.k.a. "DaCakegoat" is a MS Valley State student who has competed on Food NetworkÂs ÂHalloween Wars on Sunday nights at 8PM, and he joined the conversation on Good Things with Rebecca Turner to talk about his love of baking and his time competing on Food Network, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to tell you everything you need to know if you head to the movies this weekend!
Russ Dumas(Author of "A Letter to Marganie") stops by to tell Marganie's story of battling Leukemia and all the little acts of kindness that made an indelible mark on their lives, and Rachel Carson(Keep Cleveland Boring) on Otherfest - a Mississippi DeltaÂs music festival featuring original, independent music from local and regional artists.
Di Fillhart(Owner - Starfish Cafe) joins the conversation with Rebecca Turner on Good Things to detail how she came to the Mississippi Gulf Coast to help with the Hurricane Katrina clean up and how she found a place to put down roots.
Dr. Jennifer Cox(Oncologist - ChildrenÂs of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders) joins the conversation to talk about their mission to provide comfort and fire a cure for Childhood Cancer in September - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Debbye(Activities Director - Mississippi Care Center of Raleigh, MS) joins the discussion to tell all about how they got their Senior Citizens involved in Raleigh's Homecoming parade!
Rebecca is joined by Kelly Mott(MS Food Network) and Jennifer Dukes(4th Grade Teacher - Saint Anthony Catholic School) and her students Josie and James to talk about the backpack program helping feed hungry kids in Mississippi schools, and Madison Newcomb(Daughter of Newk's Cares Co-Founder Lori Newcomb) joined the conversation to discuss Newk's Cares - a partnership with Newk's Eatery to help in the fight against Ovarian Cancer.
Amy Ragon(Founder of The Straightened Crown Foundation in Starkville) on how she is working to provide Prom Dresses and more for kids without the financial means, and Nicole Smith(MS Museum of Natural Science) on a cool way to teach kids about Fall.
Harry Collins(Mississippi Valley Flywheelers Association) joins the conversation to educate Rebecca on the enthusiasm surrounding these old timey pieces of machinery, and Rebecca has some fun asking Ryno questions on his birthday!
Travis Mills(Producer of "The Wilderness Road") joins the conversation to talk about how you can catch the premiere of a Western filmed right here in the Magnolia State, and Corey Unruh(Amateur Archeologist) and Crayton Coleman(MS State Extension Agent - Noxubee County) join the discussion to detail how Corey found pre-historic marine fossils and Native American artifacts while out on a hunt and how Crayton helped identify Corey's find!
Dr. Yang(USM Researcher and Founder of PSC-Solution LLC in Hattiesburg) joins the conversation to talk about how he wanted to get involved in the fight against COVID and how that led to him opening a storefront by the Buffalo Wild Wings, and Jody Reyer(Mississippi Beef Farmer) joins the discussion to talk about how Mississippians are teaming up with local beef farmers and local butchers in "cow pools" to provide premium products at a price you can't pass up.
JaQuila Newsome(DMH Suicide Prevention Director) joins the conversation as September marks Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness about the resources available to Mississippians having suicidal ideations, and Rebecca and Ryno have some fun swapping wacky animal stories from the news - from Mountain Goats to Zebras to a World Record Pig!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun talking about things to do on a rainy day before getting into a discussion about putting a positive spin on the simple fill-in-the-blank - "What if ___________?"
Sean Riley(Screenwriter - "Royal Jelly") on writing this horror film and filming it on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Laura Giaccaglia and Candy Davis(Delta Rice Promotions) on the 2021 Rice Festival in Downtown Merrigold with rice tasting, live music, and the crowning of the Rice Queen!
Marie Fulmer(FulmerÂs Farmstead & General Store) joins the conversation to let you know about their farm and the upcoming 33rd Annual MS Pecan Festival, and Ruth Ann Rigby(Chief Development Officer - BRC Recovery) and Neely Lyons(2021 Opioid and Heroin Drug Summit) stop by to discuss addiction and recovery.
Guillermo Salinas(Competitor on the upcoming season of Halloween Baking Championship on Food Network) gets you excited for the premiere on Monday, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to break down what you can expect if you catch a movie this weekend.
Mayor Billy Hewes(City of Gulfport) discusses how the Mississippi Gulf Coast has come together as a unified community to help out with recovery after Hurricane Ida with "One Coast One Recovery", and Martha Allen(Executive Director - Extra Table) catches up with Rebecca and breaks down how they've been helping Mississippians battle food insecurity since 2009.
Rebecca gets to chat with NASA Engineer Nyla Trumbach from Poplarville about being the first woman to conduct a J-2X powerpack assembly test at Stennis , and then Rebecca and Ryno have some fun imagining an epic battle with Amazon products!
Logan Brown(Regional Director for Southern States Millwright Regional Council) and Asia Lewis(Scholarship Recipient) join the discussion to break down the work their doing to introduce women to the construction workforce, and Tricia Walker(Singer/Songwriter) joins the conversation to let you know about a cool event coming up this weekend in the Delta.
We hope you are enjoying your Labor Day! Good Things with Rebecca Turner is a clip-show of some fun segments from the past year or so, and Rebecca and Ryno will return with more Good Things LIVE tomorrow.
Bhavani Arabandi(Senior Research Associate - The Urban Institute) details some cool opportunities for apprenticeships in Mississippi, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to give you her take on what's out now in Theaters(and streaming)!
Peter J. Griffin(Vice President of 5th Squad - A Combat Veteran Non-Profit Organization) breaks down their 9/11 Ruck2Rember in Hattiesburg, and then we learn how C Spire is helping keep your kids safe online.
Alaina Nutile(Editorial Team Leader - OnlyInYourState) joins the conversation to talk about their Small Business Spotlight 2021 that highlights a Magnolia State business in Gautier!
Gary Matthews(Volunteer Mississippi) joins the conversation to explain how you can get involved in the Hurricane Ida cleanup and recovery by volunteering, and Jennifer Clark(Owner of Emerge Events) talks about how to keep your kids safe online.
In a Replay Episode(due to Hurricane Ida's impact), you'll hear about a cool way to stay involved and maybe even learn some new skills over the age of 50 and the "Mississippian" sandwich debate.
Felicia Bowers(Warning Coordination Meteorologist - National Weather Service) joins the conversation to give an update on Hurricane Ida and the impact we can expect in the Magnolia State, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to give you the rundown on new movies this weekend!
Melissa Saucier(Owner - Mississippi Made and More in Hattiesburg) and Keith Saucier(Owner - Keith's Superstores) stop by to talk about how they've interacted with venders and customers and opened a store that features only Mississippi made products.
Chat Phillips(Founder/CEO of Inaka Tea) stops by the studio to tell his story of how he brought a delicious new drink to the Magnolia State from his travels to the Land of the Rising Sun - Japan.
Katherine Wolf(Author and Stroke Survivor) will be delivering the Keynote for the 2021 Sanderson Farms Championship WomenÂs Day and she joins the conversation to tell her story!
Paula Mathis(Director - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Southern Mississippi) and Dallas Gorbett(OLLI Member/Participant) discuss how OLLI is unique to USM and how it helps enrich the lives of Mississippian 50 and older, and then Rebecca and Ryno have some fun on National Cuban Sandwich day coming up with their own sandwich to represent the Magnolia State - The Mississippian! What do you think? What should go on a sandwich to represent our home state?
Candace Cox Wheeler(Author of Cradle in the Oak) joins the conversation with Rebecca Turner to talk about how a trunk full of memories from a deceased family member inspired her to research early 1900's Biloxi and write a book, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to give you an update on what you can find at the movie theater(or streaming) this weekend!
Shelby Lentz(Singer/Songwriter/Author) joins the conversation by phone to tell her story of how Huntington's Disease has impacted her life and why she wrote a book inspired by her younger sister, and Sgt. Pushup(Decorated Iraq War Veteran Patrick Parker) stops by the studio to sit down with Rebecca and talk about why he is travelling across the country and doing pushups to help fight childhood hunger.
Ferrin Rainey(Tishimingo County Development Foundation and Tourism) joins the conversation to talk about a 50-mile long "yard sale" - Trash and Treasures Along the Tenn-Tom!
Rebecca learns all about the Vinyl Revival from Mik Davis(Record Store Manager - T-Bones Records and Cafe), and then Rebecca and Ryno have some fun talking about your favorite fictional couples!
Rebecca Turner learns more about World Championship Winning J. Lee's Gourmet BBQ Sauce from the man who's face is on the bottle - James Lee from Biloxi!
Taylor Hicks(American Idol Season 5 Winner) and Richard Greenlee(Wratchet Y'all Productions) stop by the SuperTalk studio to sit down with Rebecca to talk about their upcoming concert to benefit the Friends of Children's Hospital and to answer questions about the trajectory of Taylor's career before, during, and after American Idol.
Choctaw Indian Princess Shemah Crosby details her ascent to the title of Choctaw Indian Princess at the Choctaw Indian Fair, and Rebecca and Ryno have some fun talking about the world's most expensive video game and how you like your bananas!
Rebecca and Ryno reminisce about getting that first opportunity to drive yourself to school, and Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by the studio to talk about Space Jam 2 and The Suicide Squad - both are available to watch now in theaters!
Shaw Furlow(Overbrook Song Writers Festival) stops by the studio to tell stories about his life-long love of music and how that has blossomed into the 3rd Annual Overbrook Song Writers Festival in Brookhaven this weekend!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun talking about a variety of Good Things - from chicken tenders and sauces to beavers selling fudge, from gas stations the size of grocery stores to impulse buys and unplanned trips. What was your last impulse purchase?
Miss USA Asya Branch joins the conversation by phone to discuss her partnership with MS Dept. of Health to promote vaccines and answer questions, and Sonya Dykes(Owner - The Bookstore in the Window in Laurel) hops on the phone to tell Rebecca all about her pen pal program that is connecting kids(and adults) to keep tradition alive.
Jane Granberry(Mississippi Miss Hospitality 2021) stops by the studio to break down what it means to be Miss Hospitality and Mississippi's newest Goodwill Ambassador, and then Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) stops by to get your caught up on what you'll find at the theaters(or streaming) if you're looking for a movie this weekend.
Phillip(Age 12), John Matthew(Age 17), and Coach Dwight(a.k.a. Phillip's Dad) stop by the SuperTalk Studio to represent National Champion Mississippi Wheelcats - Mississippi's only wheelchair basketball team for youth with lower limb disabilities.
April from "The Dip" in Hernando joins the conversation to talk about how things have changed since their opening in 1947 and to tell us about the "Gallon Challenge" involving a bucket and 8 pounds(!) of their delicious Ice Cream!
Khameron "Kham" Glass is one of MississippiÂs top male swimmers, and he recently competed in the Olympic trials, coming up JUST short of making the Olympic squad. He sat down with Rebecca to tell his story and share where he plans to go next!
Tanya T(Our In-House Movie Critic) catches us up on some of the top movies that have come out since movie theaters have reopened, and Rebecca and Ryno discuss your favorite topping for Vanilla Ice Cream in the heart of the "Dog Days of Summer"
Anna Beth Hedgepeth(World Martial Arts Champion) stops by the studio to sit down with Rebecca and break down how she went from learning Karate at the age of 6 to winning World Championship Trophies before she graduates high school!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun talking about Mississippi's connection to space, some wild sci-fi sounding ideas for the future, and a whole bunch of junk food combinations. You don't want to miss it!
Mary Rodgers Beal(Talking Books Services Director) stops by the studio to sit down with Rebecca Turner and explain their FREE service available to Mississippians who are unable to read standard print due to any organic reading disability!
Kathy Cook(Co-Ownewr - GCH CH GreenwayÂs Divine Prince George) joins the conversation to break down what it takes to raise a Best in Breed winner and to demystify Dog Shows for the uninitiated.
MeKael Black(Author and Mother) stops by the studio to sit down with Rebecca and to break down how her kids and her faith have inspired her to write children's books and promote literacy for children in the Magnolia State and beyond!
Ashley Grace ÂGracie Bassett(2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi) stops by to sit down with Rebecca and break down how young women can compete for scholarships with DYW, and Drake Bassett(President/CEO - Palmer Home for Children) joins the discussion to set the stage for tomorrow's Radiothon!
Richard Greenlee(Owner/Promotor - Wratchet Entertainment Group) stops by to talk about the Twilight Concert Series taking place this weekend, and Rebecca and Ryno have some fun with you discussing your favorite fried tater on National Fry Day!
Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben(Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) joins the conversation to explain how the MS Band of Choctaw Indians have partnered with two other Native American tribes to open a resort in Pigeon Forge and to explain the game of Stickball to Rebecca just in time for the 71st Annual Choctaw Indian Fair!
April Young(Developing Academic Program Admin for Cultural Homestay International) and Allison Taylor(Exchange Student Host Parent) join the conversation by phone to break down what goes into being a Host Home for a Foreign Exchange Student in the Magnolia State.
Dr. Linda H. Southward(Executive Director - The Children's Foundation of Mississippi) joins the conversation to break down the 50-state report released annually by the Annie E. Casey Foundation to track child well-being in the United States!
Jesse Brown(Assistant Professor - Department of Art at Delta State University) joins the conversation to break down how he got selected to be featured in MMAÂs 2021 Mississippi Invitational exhibition and how he got into teaching art at the collegiate level.
Christiane Thomas(Mississippi Department of Corrections Agent) joins the conversation to explain her free mental health training workshops designed for law enforcement, elected officials, agency directors, and even clergy!
Alexis Hamilton(MS State Extension) and Lashonda McKinney(Director -Bolivar County Council on Aging) stop by the studio to sit down with Rebecca and share how their rideshare partnership is helping Mississippians across the Magnolia State.
Aubrey Armstrong(Children Miracle Network Champion) and her Mom Holly stop by to talk about how Aubrey got to caddy for Cameron Champ and how she wound up on a Cheerios box! Then Brent Lape and his son Langston join the conversation from Omaha to talk about the electric atmosphere as the Diamond Dawgs compete for a National Championship.
Ken Johnston(Hot Air Balloon Pilot) stops by the studio to sit down with Rebecca Turner and teach her all about flying Hot Air Balloons and to let you know how you can see hot air balloons in the Magnolia State this weekend!
Dr. Jan C. Lemon(Associate Professor - Mississippi College Department of Psychology and Counseling) on the drive to finish her book - "Letters From God", and Sean Servalish(Assistant Sports Dietitian - Mississippi State University) on what it takes to keep the Diamond Dawgs well fed and hydrated during their wild ride to the National Championship Series in Omaha!
Rebecca sits down with Jason and David(Developers of "Pix & Pins") and Robert St. John(Restaurateur and Entrepreneur) to learn more about an exciting addition to the Fondren area of the Magnolia State's Capital city!
Rebecca learns about life on a Dairy Farm in the Magnolia State as Kristin Havens(Havens Down Home Creamery in Lucedale) joins the conversation, and Horticulturalist Gary Bachman talks about his parents' love story and his Little Neighborhood Garden!
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun using the movie that was #1 when you were to 10 years old to predict how your 2021 will turn out, before jumping into a conversation on things that you will NEVER regret.
Nationally Televised Chef Rob Stinson(Fit to Eat) joins Rebecca to break down the success of Fit to Eat and how it is shining a spotlight on some Good Things from the Magnolia State.
Darian Holt(Sixth Grade Teacher of Smilow Prep Middle School in Jackson) stops by to talk about the viral TikTok sensation of "Apple Fried Apple" and how he is getting his 6th(soon to be 7th) grade students(a.k.a. "Apple Seeds") excited about a future that includes a college education.
Rebecca and Ryno have some fun running through a few Good Things headlines before diving off into a fun question - if you only had one wish, what would you wish for(besides "World Peace")?
Pastor Joey Moody(Hayseed Cowboy Church in Thaxton, MS) joins the conversation to explain how he went from rodeo to revival, and Jonathan Cox(2021 Grad - Brandon HS) on overcoming, achieving, and graduating!
Rebecca learns all about the INFINITY Science Center as Michelle Anderson joins the conversation to discuss all the wonderful ways you could spend a day exploring what they have to offer!
Laura Marbury, MS, RDN, LD(Manager of Food and Nutrition Outreach with The Dairy Alliance) joined the conversation to discuss some ways you can enjoy Dairy because June is National Dairy Month!
Buckle up and hold on tight for all kinds of Good Things from the Magnolia State! From lost socks to US Soccer matches and from VCR and VHS to saving Mississippi's native turtles, Rebecca and Ryno cover a lot of ground on Good Things!
Rebecca talks with Leslie Scott(The BBQ Princess of Ubon's BBQ and Fire Masters Champion) about competing, grilling, and winning these types of competitions.
Stanley Qu(Junior at St. AndrewÂs Episcopal School in Ridgeland) is the founder of ÂKeep Your Hair - a nonprofit organization hoping to raise awareness of and offer access to "Cold Caps" that can help prevent hair loss during Chemotherapy!
Carin Platt(LLS Instructor and #DOMORE Pantry Coordinator for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College) breaks down what goes into breaking a Guiness World Record like they did with a "Pot-zilla" of Jambalaya - all for a good cause!
Rebecca and Ryno are celebrating FOUR years of Good Things with their typical less-than-serious conversations on the lighter things in life. Thank YOU for coming along for this four year ride!
Jeff and Emily Speed(Co-Chairs - Go Red For Women Luncheon) to discuss Heart Health Awareness and "Go Red for Women", and Teresa Renkenberger and Mary Ann Kirby from Shower Power MS break down how you can help them with just a few clicks on Facebook!
Dr. Mike Lopinto(Co-Artistic Director of Festival South in Hattiesburg, MS) joins the conversation with Rebecca on Good Things to break down how you can catch some great LIVE entertainment throughout the month of June in the Hub City!
Rebecca sits down with Sean McGee(Longleaf Piney Resort) to learn more about "Glamping" in the Magnolia State, before jumping off into a discussion about how some things REALLY need some Salt.
Jane Halber Jones(professional travel advisor and founder of More Than a Tourist with Magnolia Travel Group) stops by to discuss how you can make the best out of a vacation(or staycation) in the Magnolia State now that life is getting back to normal.
Rebecca sits down with Wayne Withers(Professional Arm-Wrestler) to learn about what inspired him to take on the world and to tell his story of overcoming failure to achieve world renown and success!
Rebecca sits down with screenwriter Joseph Pevey to discuss how he went from checking out a movie set as a police officer to writing his own screenplays and having films made from his works!
Rebecca sits down with Milton Segara(CEO - Coastal Mississippi) to learn more about a new song commemorating the "Secret Coast", and then Rebecca and Ryno have some fun talking about "being picky."
Rebecca and Ryno discuss the Miss Universe pageant and how the Magnolia State's own Miss USA Asya Branch performed in the 74 country competition, and then they have some fun breaking down the difference between a collector and a "pack rat".
Rebecca sits down with Rick Taylor(Executive Director - Hattiesburg Convention Commission) to discuss their work with the Hattiesburg Zoo as they expand their exciting Africa exhibit and have finally welcomed the two new Giraffes to Mississippi!
Teresa Newcomer(Moms in Prayer International - Mississippi State Coordinator) joins the conversation to discuss how Moms in Prayer has impacted her life and shaped how she prays and gives thanks - even during the bad times.
Rebecca sits down with the owners of Big River Bagels in Clarksdale to learn how they have turned their life experiences into a business and Emily Havens(Exec Dir - Grammy Museum Mississippi) to talk about MTV turning 40 and their newest exhibit!
Catherine Pierce(MississippiÂs Poet Laureate) joins the conversation on Good Things with Rebecca Turner to discuss what it means to be Poet Laureate, how she found a passion for poetry, and how she plans to serve in the role for the Magnolia State. You might even get to hear her read one of her own poems!
Rebecca sits down with Katie Jackson(CEO/President of Help4HD) to learn about a Mississippi family that is being recognized nationally during HD Awareness Month.
Rebecca sits down with Pastor Tony Karnes to learn more about how Rescue 100 has worked to provide foster homes for children that "the system" seems to have forgotten.
Rebecca learns more about how Oxford is getting ahead with their idea accelerator, before diving into a fun Cinco de Mayo themed topic on tacos, margaritas, and chips and dip!
Rebecca sits down with Jill Gordon(Executive Director of Enrich Mississippi), Will Orze(Chair of Enrich MS Teen Leadership Team), and Alicia Parker-Cummins(Sycamore Psychiatric) to discuss May and Teen Mental Health Awareness Month!
Rebecca speaks with Austin Marshall(recent Ole Miss grad) as he makes school history. He has been hired to work for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens video staff, and the story of how he got hired is one you'll want to hear!
Chris Furlow, Ph. D, BCBA-D, LBA(Canopy Children Solutions Autism Solutions Clinic Manager) joins the conversation on the final day of Autism Awareness Month to touch on a couple topics related to living with and treating Autism.
PREVIOUSLY RECORDED - Stace Mercier(Executive Director - USM Foundation) and Megan Burkes(Chief Communications Officer - USMF) join the discussion to talk about a nearly $3 million gift that will benefit students at USM for generation to come!
Chris Ortego(Owner - Cotton Blues Cheesecake) and Shaun Davis(Pastry Chef - Cotton Blues Cheesecake) stop by the studio to tell the story of how a 7 ingredient cheesecake recipe crafted by a 15 year old Shaun is taking the world of desserts by storm!
Seth Karas and Randy Bullock(Pike County Little Theatre) join the conversation to discuss why YOU should check out(and maybe participate with) your local community theatre!
John Donvan joins the conversation to discuss the making, release, and reaction to "In a Different Key".
Rebecca breaks down how one Mississippian has made a name for himself on a cooking show and which cooking show YOU would like to compete in the most. Then Miss Charlotte and her Mom stopped by to talk about how Make-A-Wish granted Charlotte's wish!
Stace Mercier(Executive Director - USM Foundation) and Megan Burkes(Chief Communications Officer - USMF) join the discussion to talk about a nearly $3 million gift that will benefit students at USM for generation to come!
Rebecca and Ryno take a stroll down memory lane talking about places that can tell your age(because they aren't around anymore), before Drake Bassett(President/CEO - Palmer Home for Children) joins to discuss April and Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Kari Johnson(Principal - Canton 9th Grade Academy), Candice Love Jackson(Director - Jackson Film Festival), and John Kelly Shelburne(Media Arts Instructor - MS School of the Arts) on the inaugural Jackson Film Festival celebrating the 25 year anniversary of "A Time to Kill" filmed in Canton.
Sydney Hedberg(Author of "Barneys, Bergdorfs & Bill$") joins the conversation to discuss how you can be smart with your money and make better decisions when it comes to your finances.
Rebecca sits down with the CSpire Round Table made up of Dave Miller(CSpire), Amy Roberts(Code.org), and Shelly Hollis(CS4MS) to discuss how the recent K-12 Computer Science legislation will be implemented in Mississippi schools.
Rebecca and Ryno have a discussion with you about things that we find sincerely impressive. Whether it be a studious work ethic, a Guinness World Record, or a stunning piece of architecture, it can all be considered impressive.
Tricia Walker(Award Winning Singer/Songwriter and Original Member of "Women in the Round") joins the conversation to discuss an upcoming event at Grammy Museum Mississippi that you won't want to miss!
Equiller Mahone(Asst Exec Dir - ChildrenÂs Advocacy Centers of Mississippi) and Andrea Sanders(Commissioner of the MS Dept of CPS) on April representing National Child Abuse Prevention Month and how they are spreading awareness.
Kenneth Thomas, M.D.(Founder/Head Roaster - UMBLE Coffee in Starkville) on how Coffee with a Cause helps give back to fair trade and international orphanages, and the incomparable Jerome Trahan on the Jimmie Rodgers Music festival and the Jimmie Rodgers Museum in Meridian.
Rebecca sits down with Mississippi's First Lady Elee Reeves to talk about the kick off of the Great American Clean Up, and Richard Greenlee stops by to break down what you need to know about the upcoming Twilight Concert Series!
Tom Stanley(Research Lead with the Stennis Test Technology Branch) on how Stennis invests in small businesses to help them develop technologies that benefit the propulsion testing world and beyond. The work really helps advance research and has an economic impact as well.
Rebecca is talking with Dr. Mark McConnell about how MS State researchers are helping farmers across the Magnolia State make more money, feed more people, and still conserve our great outdoors for generations to come!
What Will A-Tal Play Today? is a story about a six-year-old little boy whose real name is Asa, but everyone calls him A-Tal. A-Tal loves to play, and if he could, he would play all day. Come along and explore his adventures of play in this wonderful, funny, and family-oriented series of books. A-Tal will rap the clue to his next adventure. Play Day at Recess is the first book in the series. This book introduces A-Tal, his family, and his unexpected sidekick to the world. The reader will also find out how he received the nickname A-Tal.
Good Things with Rebecca Turner continues our Day of Gratitude - looking back on the ways our lives have changed and reasons to be grateful following the last year.
Brad Cooney(Paranormal Investigator from ÂThe House in BetweenÂ) on how he got his start in the field of Paranormal Investigation and how that eventually wound up with him in a hit documentary!
Dr. Johanna Lu(Right Track Medical Group) joins the conversation to discuss mental health and anxiety, before Rebecca and Ryno take a stroll down memory lane on National Pencil Day!
Major Johnny Poulos(Director of Public Affairs Division - MS Highway Patrol) and Chris Howard(MS Executive Director - Department of Rehab) on the Please Return On Monday(PROM) initiative, and Sharon McConnell-Dickerson(Sculptor/Artist) on losing her sight and turning to art.
Thomas and Hillary Steinwinder(Tea-Farmers in Laurel, MS) on planting, plucking, and producing high quality specialty tea in the great state of Mississippi at Longleaf Tea Company since 2018
If you could go back and tell your 16-year-old self something about your current situation, what would blow their mind? If you have a 16-year-old in your home, ask them what they expect to be doing 20 or so years down the road?
Brittany Simmons(RD and Certified Yoga Instructor) left her corporate career to find healing, and now she has found herself leading a yoga class called "Zen and Fin" in front of the big aquarium tank at the Mississippi Aquarium. From Registered Dietician to Downward Dolphin, you won't want to miss this conversation!
Katie Robinson(Mother of Rosie) and Taylor Riddell(Owner of TayTay Sweets in Flora) join Rebecca to discuss how a Church family came together to help Rosie - a little 6-year-old girl with living with Epilepsy.
Dr. Jeff Murdock(Winner of the Grammy Music Educator of the Year award, 2-time USM grad, and a Ronald McNair Scholar) on his award, and Melanie Addington(Oxford Film Festival - Executive Director) on the upcoming hybrid-format festival!
Kelly Richardson(PIO - MEMA) on the severe weather impacting the Magnolia State today, and Steven Gagliano(News Director - SuperTalk Mississippi News) on how to stay safe during the severe weather across Mississippi tonight.
Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae on the State Treasury's Art Contest for PreK-12th Grade and $3,000 worth of scholarships!
Dr. Sung(Assoc Prof of Neurology | Dir of the UAB Huntington's Disease Clinic & Dr. Huang(Dir - Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence | Assoc Prof of Neurology - UMMC) on the announcement that Mississippi HuntingtonÂs Disease care facilities are being awarded the designation of HDSA Centers of Excellence for 2021.
Brittany Wager was featured on the Netflix docuseries Last Chance U as the academic support counselor for the players at East MS Community College, and she has now started her own company as a consultant and motivational speaker for schools and companies around the United States.
Rebecca learns more about the Preservation efforts underway in Natchez, and while Rebecca didn't intend to crowd source a children's book about Trees and the Tales they could Tell on Good Things today, sometimes things just work out the way they are supposed to in the long run.
Rebecca learns about how Ole Miss Students are getting hands-on experience with the help of Toyota and how those students are applying the lessons learned to their future. Then Rebecca and Ryno have some fun discussing what are some things that you look forward to as an adult that you DREADED as a kid?
Rebecca and Ryno are discussing all kinds of Good Things today - from Nicknames to whether or not you would drive a Nuclear Powered Car!
Staff Sgt. Shelbi Constancio (Squirrel) is the Mississippi National Guard's first female cavalry scout.
Meteorologist Patrick Ellis talks about "Space Hurricane" and sayings that help us predict the weather.
March is National Nutrition Month, and host, Rebecca Turner, shared ways to personalize your plate to keep the foods you love without sacrificing your health. As a registered dietitian, she has several tips and tricks up her sleeve for good health.
The GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is preparing to celebrate the 63rd GRAMMYs with a FREE virtual professional development workshop with CEU credits! Deadlines to apply are March 5th & 11th.
Belhaven University is honoring alum and well-known author Angie Thomas Â11 by helping young aspiring writers in a major way. The Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship will provide a full-ride scholarship to one incoming creative writing major and additional scholarship awards to other applicants. Dr. Randy Smith, chair of Belhaven UniversityÂs Creative Writing Department, and Imani Skipwith, last yearÂs winner of the Angie Thomas Writers Scholarship joined Rebecca Turner on Good Things to share more.
Mississippi is known as the ÂBirthplace of America's Music," and there are a lot of women to thank for that! We kicked off Women's History Month on Good Things with singer/songwriter, Tricia Walker who gave us a great look into Mississippi's women's music history.
Al Ainsworth writes about family, story, and legacy. Though he has written in the genres of memoir, middle-grade sports fiction, Christian fiction, and biography, these three threads run through each of his books.
Columbus, MS Main Street Association, started the Adopt-A-Box painting project. It began in 2019, spear-headed by the Main Street Design Committee under the leadership of Amber Brislin. These colorful pieces of art have been a way to promote positivity and bring smiles to all that see them in historic Downtown Columbus! All boxes are sponsored by Main Street Columbus members and created by local artists!
The American Heart Association (AHA) supports enacting policies that ensure all newly constructed schools and schools undergoing major renovations install water bottle filling stations as well as allow students to carry a water bottle to schools.
During the 2021 Mississippi Legislative Session, the American Heart Association is asking legislators to support House Bill 925 sponsored by Rep. Kent McCarty along with a bipartisan group of co-sponsors.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Abuse in teenage relationships is far too common. It doesnÂt apply only to romantic partnerships; toxic friendships can wear teens down emotionally, too. Tonja Smith with Canopy Children Solutions joined Rebecca Turner on Good Things to share more.
Enrich Mississippi is providing a community-supported Youth enrichment education program committed and dedicated to engaging and informing youth, parents, schools, and community partners.
Some questions tell you more about a person than others. Good Things listeners shared their favorite, seemingly useless questions to uncover someone's true personality.
Todd Tilghman of Meridian, Mississippi, is a pastor best known as the winner of the 18th season of the American series The Voice. Todd and his wife, Brooke, joined Rebecca Turner to talk about life after The Voice, and share their love story which is the inspiration for his new music.
The Mississippi Tourism Association announced that film director Tate Taylor and actress Octavia Spencer are featured on the cover of the 2021 Official Mississippi Tour Guide. Taylor and Spencer are highlighted by the publication for their projects in Natchez and throughout the state of Mississippi, specifically their work in the stateÂs film industry.
Chris Lundin owner of A Slice of the Big Apple Deli in Hattiesburg, MS. Chris is from Staten Island, New York, and moved to the Pinebelt in 2015 looking for a better way of life. To start, Chris wanted to be a police officer, but life had other plans. He opened up his deli, A Slice of Apple in 2020, and convinced his mom to leave NYC and move to Mississippi to help him bring the best of New York delis to Hattiesburg.
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist and Pearl Mississippi Native Bianca Knight. During the 2012 Olympic Games, she ran an excellent third leg on the USAÂs 4x100m Relay Team, which not only won gold but shattered the world record, which East Germany had held since 1985! Since then, the U.S. Olympic gold medalistÂs mission has been to promote excellence in youth track and field sports through clinics, competition meets, and financial grants while encouraging student-athletes to give back to their communities.
Dr. Cindy Ayers Elliot, Mississippi Farmer. Ten years ago, Cindy was working as an investment banker in New York when she decided to turn in her high heels for work boots. She moved back home and purchased a sixty-eight acres farm in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi. There, she uses USDA techniques, programs, and policies in her quest to help combat the stateÂs soaring rates of obesity and diabetes by getting healthy food on local tables and educating other would-be farmers in the process. She started with raised beds of cherry tomatoes on a tennis courtÂnow dubbed the Serena Williams Tennis GardenÂand has transformed her land into a full-fledged farm that rears goats, herbs, fruits, and vegetables as typical as collards and as novel as kohlrabi.
David McRae, Mississippi State Treasurer, learn more about lost or abandoned personal assets that could be waiting on you! The Treasury (under DavidÂs leadership) returned more than $20 million to Mississippi last year alone - more than in any other year in state history.
Keidron Henderson, Mayor of Walls Mississippi. Walls, MS has drawn national attention for (The Rock) Dwayne Johnson gifting a truck to a resident and longtime friend, uncovering he lived in Mississippi for a brief time at the beginning of his wrestling career.
Burl Cain, MDOC Commissioner. For the first time in the prisonÂs 120-year history, a church is being built inside prison walls with private funds and inmate labor. The nonprofit Mississippi Prison Chapel Foundation is providing construction money.
Miss USA 2020 Asya Branch, former Miss Mississippi 2018, first African-American female to win Miss Mississippi USA, and Boonville, Mississippi native.
Christy Sykes is the first woman chief deputy in Claiborne County. She holds four degrees from Alcorn, and within her first year as chief she has accomplished getting the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department accredited in being able to receive and write Federal Grants.
Residents of Harrison County, Mississippi saw a dolphin struggling in the shallow water. They quickly called the experts at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) to help!
Hagan Walker and Anna Barker are the founders of Glo. What began as a college project leveraging technology to spark up parties and other gatherings has led to an entrepreneurial Mississippi startup company lighting up lives through creativity, technology and philanthropy.
Collins, Mississippi experienced a 2.1 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, Jan 20th. Dr. Mark Puckett a professor in Geology/Geography at the University of Southern Miss joined Rebecca Turner to talk earthquakes.
Learn where the best Mississippi cheese can be found, plus C Spire FoundationÂs $1 million commitment to support computer science education efforts in K-12 classrooms!
John Mark Looney Jr. is Mississippi's only commercial popcorn farmer. John Mark grows, processes, and ships Crop to Pop from his family farm in Tribbett, Mississippi.
Expand your education without going back to traditional school with Millsaps College enrichment courses. For the first time, the popular classes are offered virtually opening up the student pool statewide. Leanne Brewer shared more with Rebecca Turner.
Kylee Brown is a teenage actress from Sumrall, Mississippi. She talks about the film industry and her latest projects streaming on Diseng + and Hulu.
The Central MS Hub for Volunteers and Nonprofits is kicking off our year of service on the 26th Anniversary of MLK Day National Day of Service.
The Great Gatsby's narrator 'Nick' finally gets his backstory shared from Mississippi author Michael Farris Smith in his latest novel, Nick.
Margaret(Margo) Moak Hemphill of Richland, author of TheyÂre Just Teenagers. What Do You Expect?!? Hemphill, a motivational speaker, owns the graphic design and promotional products company OneWay, Inc. She is the founder and director of MargoÂs Cargo Softball, a youth tournament softball program for female athletes.
A snow day in Mississippi can work up an appetite! Good Things had some foodie ÂNever have I ever fun.