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The Ozarks is a region with a rich history, colorful people and a tenacity in spirit that remains unmatched. This platform will be used to help preserve, promote and protect our stories, our traditions, our passions and the personalities of the people we serve. We all know, at the end of the day, All Roads Lead Home.

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September 20, 20261 min

Celebrating Our 1966 Aurora High School Graduates On This 60th Reunion

Send us Fan Mail I told Bob Journagan (one of the finest athletes to ever graduate from Aurora High School) I would record the introduction I gave them Friday night at Kelley Field's Fight For Fridays Event. So, here it is, minus some of the ad-libbing in the heat of the moment on Friday. It was a packed house for Houn' Dawg Nation and those 1966 folks were honored in style. I have been going down the rabbit hole to find under the radar stats, stories and escapades of those teams from 1910, 1913, 1934, 1962, 1965, 1965 and 1999, just to name a few. Aurora has always loved to compete and has managed to pull off a few surprises and upsets through the years. I love our legacy. I love being a Houn' Dawg. I love Aurora's charm, resilience, spunk and how we always come together as: One Town. One Team. One Heartbeat...time after time.

September 10, 20263 min

What's This Bell Bowl Trophy All About?

Send us Fan Mail The man. The myth. The legend. Coach Poss Jackson died in May of 2025 at the age of 100. He was a longtime educator, coach and champion of all things Aurora. He even came up with the idea for a traveling Bell Bowl trophy to spur on healthy competition between the longtime rivals---Aurora and Mt. Vernon. The truth is, he may be gone from our midst, but his spirit remains here in Houn' Dawg Nation, especially when it comes time to play that green team to the north. Aurora claimed the Bell Bowl trophy last year. Here's hoping that trophy can come home again Friday night---as I always say---All Roads Lead Home.

August 30, 20264 min

Sharing A Legacy

Send us Fan Mail I was asked to share my parent's World War II stories earlier this year for Winston's in downtown Aurora. I have recently received my dad's military records and have been visiting with some special folks preserving the stories of the various Rosies who helped earn the victory in World War II. This December will mark the 85th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. This was a catalyst for several people from all over the United States to step their support up a few notches as America came together for a common cause. The Congressional Gold Medal was approved for Rosies in 2024...almost 80 years after the war's end. I recently received some records and certificates in the mail after a serendipitous online conversation with a lady in Hawaii who is a kindred spirit. She is meX100 and I can't wait to meet her someday soon. Anyway, take a listen. See what you think. Feel free to reach out to hear about the various ways you can support some upcoming projects. Until then, as always, ALL ROADS LEAD HOME.

April 22, 20266 min

Coming Full Circle

Send us Fan Mail Life. It comes in steps, minutes, moments and seasons. I can walk to my room in 130 steps each morning from the back door of the high school. I can get home from Wal-Mart in eight minutes, I cherish each moment I get to spend with friends, trusted colleagues, special students and my family. The seasons of life are special. I like this one. I am about as professionally developed as I am ever going to get. My filter is somewhat broken. I say what I think. My poker face is gone and I relish the confidence I have about who I am, what I believe in, where I've been and where I am headed. That said, coming full circle brings on a new layer of wisdom, confidence and belonging. Join me as I come full circle--once again.

March 24, 20265 min

Surrounded By Love

Send us Fan Mail My good friend and favorite redhead, Shannon Walker, gave me a gift this past weekend I didn't know I needed. She gave me the opportunity to share a few stories in the wake of the tragic loss of her daughter, Megan Walker Briscoe, who was essentially Aurora's daughter. She gave me the gift of editing someone I used to write and work with a couple of decades ago. And the magic of those moments were powerful and personal. My niece, Michele McCully, and I were able to tag-team and work together (just like old times) to close out the services for Megan at the United Methodist Church. The church was packed. Tears were shed. Laughter was shared. But--there was something special about the day. Even though we came together to grieve; we also came together to show one of our favorite family's a whole lot of love. In the process, we always get stronger at the broken parts. We will continue to keep Megan's memory alive in the stories we tell and the memories we make. I happen to be at the lake this week with one of my best pals. We have laughed, cried and sat in the silence already. We have talked about our own legacies and shared how we want to be remembered. We took a road trip together and our cabin overlooks the lake. Megan was surrounded by love. I urge you all to look around you right now. You are probably surrounded by love, too. Don't miss out on life by worrying about the things that don't really matter. Be resilient. Be kind. Forgive others. Give grace. Find mercy. Let yourselves off the hook, too. Each day commit to doing the best you can with what you have. God already knows how our stories will end. In the meantime, stand up for what's right. Advocate for others. Do the right things. Let's move forward in love.

March 16, 20268 min

Megan Walker Briscoe---She Walks Like Summer & Feels Like Rain

Send us Fan Mail I tried to record this seven times. I had a hard time getting through it. I hope you listen to the message and not my mistakes. This, for now, is the best I can do. Saying goodbye to the daughter of some good friends is not what I wanted to write about this week for the podcast. But it's necessary. And, it's not really goodbye. It's---I'll see you later. Yet--there is so much more that I'd like to say. Be the things you loved most about those who are gone. Try kindness. Laugh at someone's jokes. Give away a few hugs. Take the high road. Reach out to someone who is struggling. Do it for Megan Walker Briscoe--who is celebrating in Heaven this week. I am grateful for the 29 years that we had her on this earth. She was a bright spot. She was truly loved. Her memory will continue to guide us as we take a reset to focus on the things that truly matter: faith, family, friends and integrity.

March 2, 20263 min

Honoring Jack Muench For Community Service Award

Send us Fan Mail Jack Muench was named our Community Service Award recipient for Aurora this past Saturday night by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. I bit back a few tears while Shannon Walker read the script. Jack is a hometown guy with a heart of gold. I have been looking up to him for decades. They just don't make 'em any better. As president of First Independent Bank in Aurora, he wears numerous hats to help support his church, his community and his people. Join us in celebrating Jack today and every day as we all strive to be more like him.

February 21, 20268 min

Darlin' I'm Not Merle, I'm Just Haggard

Send us Fan Mail Five years ago I participated in The Great Escape. I was escaping from my home away from home at Cox South in Springfield--where I had been given a second chance at life, love, happiness and success. I don't want to keep whining about Covid and my Long Covid journey. I'm not a whiner. I'm not a quitter. And, I usually try hard to find a loaves and fishes way to get whatever it is that needs doing. There are tons of people dealing with tons of bigger things. I have had great support. But this has been one of the toughest challenges for me on my journey to get back to ME. God knew this week was going to be a tough one. So, he planted a few bread crumbs and Godwinks in my path to reset my course and drop anchor with the things that matter most. I will share a few of my thoughts with you. Enjoy the message. Suffer through my singing. Contemplate your own journey. And, as always, let me know how I can help! I'm here and willing.

February 9, 202610 min

Marking A Milestone This Week

Send us Fan Mail This week marks a milestone. It's been five years since I came off a ventilator. I remember the feeling like it was yesterday. A wild range of emotions from panic to joy to sadness to peace. I was having a hard time sleeping later that day and a nurse had whispered in my ear: "I see you playing possum. You're not very good at it. You need to rest." "I'm afraid," I replied, opening one eye. "Of what?" he asked, leaning down. "Not waking up," I whimpered with my scratchy voice. "Oh, honey, we're past that part. Please, just let yourself sleep," he laughed and patted my hand. "You've made it through the hard stuff. You're our warrior." This week's podcast is somewhat disjointed and awkward. You'll just have to forgive me. I need to pay homage to it. I need to pinch myself and realize how blessed I am to still be here. I need to thank all of you who stood in the gap. I know who you are. And, at the end of the day, I need to get busy making good on all those promises I made to the Big Guy Upstairs. I am pretty sure I told him I'd be good! Shhhhh....I need you to back me up. He knows enough of my secrets already.

January 28, 20262 min

Keep Celebrating, Outlaw Junior; & We'll See You On Down The Trail

Send us Fan Mail My nieces and nephews have always been part mine. So this week's podcast is about one of them. They probably don't always like it, but I love them soooooo much, I just can't help myself as I cross the line of ownership time and time again. I always figured an extra mother can't hurt, right? Chad Estes is a local character all his own. He is, indeed, a chip off the old block. He celebrated another birthday this week. I remember the day he was born just like it was yesterday. Through the years, in typical Estes fashion, he has made lots of friends--both on and off the playing field. What can I say? People either love us or not. There's never any middle ground. But, I can't count the times I've told people he is my nephew and a big smile creeps across their face. There's usually a story or two there somewhere. He has a "knobs to the right" show on KKBL Radio on Wednesday mornings and can often be seen calling games for the Houn' Dawgs from the press box at Kelley Field. Here's a couple more stories about Outlaw Junior. I hope I'm around to celebrate 51 more birthdays with him.