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Mind Your Business

Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce

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A podcast from the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce featuring small businesses in Limestone County. From start-up to multi-generational, episodes features local business owners, their stores, and their stories. Join us for a look behind the storefront and find out what it means to be part of the small business community in Athens and Limestone County.
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Between The Stacks

Athens-Limestone County Public Library

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Athens-Limestone Public Library's podcast series highlights conversations with guest speakers that come into the library to talk about cultural, educational, and community programs. Between the Stacks also features discussions of ongoing library programs and special exhibits.
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Homegrown History

Athens-Limestone County Public Library

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Discover Athens, Alabama and Limestone County from one who has studied it and one who has lived it. Rebekah Davis, Limestone County archivist, and Limestone County native, Richard Martin, recount stories and bring in special guests to talk about the rich history of Limestone County, Alabama.
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Alright Athens

Athens-Limestone County Public Library

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ALRIGHT ATHENS: Tell Us Your Story! A podcast featuring the people of Athens and Limestone County, Alabama. Each story is as unique as the people themselves, but they all reveal the character, the culture, and the distinct voices of a classic Southern community. Entertaining. Thoughtful. Poignant. Listen to these sound snapshots from our latest Library Voices podcast series. From Athens-Limestone Public Library.
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Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Melissa Kirkindall talk about hummingbirds. Melissa has years of experience studying hummingbirds and talks about the different species, their migration, habitats, feeding, and what plants attract them to backyard bird enthusiasts. With nests the size of a walnut, the smallest hummer fits on the tip of an eraser and …
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Chamber of Commerce President, Pammie Jimmar, talks with Krysten and Craig Scott, owners of United Ink Tattoos and Body Piercings. Krysten has a background in graphic design and Craig first began as a tattoo artist in England. They talk about how they met and eventually started their business in Athens. Their family friendly shop goes a long way in…
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Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with horticulturist, Katrina Mitchell, from the Huntsville Botanical Gardens about Alabama's endemic plants. With its diverse ecosystem of mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers and glades, Alabama boasts over 3000 native plant species. Among those are over 28 endemic plants that grow only in Alabama and nowhere else …
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Calhoun Community College faculty members discuss the Common Read 2024-2025. Dr. Symmetris Gohanna, Bradley Sides, and Brandi Gindhart of the English, Literature, and Composition programs highlight this year's theme on disability awareness. The Common Read connects students, faculty, and the community through the experience of reading a common text…
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Chamber of Commerce President, Pammie Jimmar, talks with Ashley Bell, Director of First Priority North Alabama. Pro-church and multi denominational, First Priority sponsors student led clubs in Limestone County schools that meet on campus and give kids the opportunity to learn about the Gospel. Clubs welcome all students and also offer fun activiti…
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Master Gardener Soozi Pline talks with Jayne Luetzow, Regional Agent for Northwest Alabama Cooperative Extension office, about pruning. Step by step pruning techniques, including when to prune, why to prune, and what tools to use. A master class in pruning trees and shrubs with specific mentions of azaleas, hydrangeas, and roses, as well as a discu…
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Dr. Kem Roper, college professor and Writing Center Director at Athens State University, discusses the upcoming Summer Writing Summit featuring interactive sessions and workshops designed to guide writers of all genres. From resumes and research papers to creative fiction and poetry, the Writing Center at Athens State is a year round resource helpi…
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Pammie Jimmar, President of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, talks with Lauren Marsh, President of Ridgeline Construction. With early dreams of becoming a dancer, Lauren took a detour with a summer job in the construction business and juggled a new career and young family at the same time. Ridgeline began as a single office focused …
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Master Gardener Emily Clem talks with Master Beekeeper Bud Rogers about backyard beekeeping for the hobbyist. These busy pollinators are masters of efficiency and can make an amazing difference in the output of your backyard garden. They talk about how bees make honey and tips to avoid getting stung. Bud avidly promotes beekeeping as an accessible …
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Heidi Stinnett and Madison Herron from the Limestone County Council on Aging discuss programs designed to enhance recreation, socialization, independence, and vitality for older adults. This important resource helps with with transportation, nutrition, and prescriptions, but perhaps most popular are their outings in the community. From picnics and …
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Pammie Jimmar, President of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, talks with Stephen Tanner of Country Financial. Stephen shares his journey from the inner city through college football to a series of successful business ventures spanning the past 30 years. He is a motivational speaker with his philosophy of finding a unique purpose, inv…
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July 18, 1980, Thanh Boyer arrived in Athens, Alabama as a Vietnamese Boat refugee. She was 12 years old. This is her story - a journey of courage, pathos, humor, and single-minded determination to bring the rest of her family to America. Links: https://www.alcpl.org/ If you would like to share a story, please call the library at 256-232-1233 or em…
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Kate Gribbin, Recreation Manager, along with Hallie Porter, Development Director, and Jennifer Johnson, Master Gardener, highlight the new pollinator gardens of the North Alabama Land Trust. Started in 1987 as a means to keep development off Monte Sano Mountain, the Land Trust now covers 10 counties, 10,000 acres and has 10 nature preserves for edu…
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Cydney Amos Honaker from the Athens Women's Resource Center talks about their services which include pregnancy testing, prenatal counseling, parenting and birth education, ultrasounds, and more. They rely on community donations to provide a free baby boutique and they welcome volunteers to help run their Community Baby Shower! https://www.alcpl.org…
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Pammie Jimmar, President of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, talks with Chuck Robinson, owner of AllStar Plumbing and AllStar Pro Services. Born and raised in Athens, Chuck has built a successful plumbing business and now, with the help of the next generation, he's expanding into a one stop shop for the local construction industry. …
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Medicare Chick, Lauri King, brings clarity to the medicare confusion. From open enrollment to special elections and the latest benefits, Lauri brings her 20 years of expertise to answer questions and sound the alert on potential pitfalls when signing up for Medicare. https://www.alcpl.org/ https://kingseniorbenefitsspecialists.com/ Have questions a…
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Pammie Jimmar, President of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, talks with Val Collier, head of PGD Construction. Growing up on a farm under his grandfather's mentorship, Val channeled his knack for building things into a construction career. He talks about his company and their custom one of a kind home building projects in Limestone …
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Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Lynne Wenineger from Alabama A&M University. The curator of the herbarium at A&M, Lynne talks about the importance of collecting and preserving plants for study in the plant library. From gathering specimens in the field, to pressing, and cataloging, Alabama is the 4th ranked state in the US for biodiversity an…
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Pammie Jimmar, President of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, talks with local business owner Dr. Colby Mays. The owner of Refine Chiropractic, Dr. Mays talks about the importance of preventative body maintenance and good nutrition. He also introduces his mobile practice which he brings to local businesses. https://www.alcpl.org/ htt…
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Yolanda Turner is a domestic violence survivor from an early abusive marriage. She was able to turn her life around after much spiritual reflection and authored the book Morning Glory - a 52-week devotional featuring scripture passages with commentary and personal stories of application from Yolanda s own experience with the message. In this inspir…
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Master Gardener, Emily Clem, welcomes Travis Roddy of the International Crane Foundation. They talk about the cranes that winter here in North Alabama, including sandhill cranes and the endangered whooping cranes. Links: https://www.aces.edu/ (Alabama Cooperative Extension) https://savingcranes.org/ (International Crane Foundation) https://www.fws.…
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Teresa Smyser, author of Heaven Help Us! and the Warrior Bride series talks about her evolution as a writer. She shares tips on her writing lifestyle and offers advice on self publishing. https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email askalibrarian@alcpl.org Music from Pixabayद्वारा Athens-Limestone County Public Library
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Pammie Jimmar, President of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce, talks with local business owner Matthew Jimmerson. Matthew took over as proprietor of Athens Florist and Gifts five years ago at the age of eighteen, just before the COVID epidemic. He talks about how his business survived and is now thriving. He relates how he maintains a…
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A conversation with authors A.E. Chewning and James C. Chewning. Living in Athens, A.E. Chewning draws upon the rich history and local folklore to inspire her paranormal novels, including one based on the Athens Houston Memorial Library. James C. Chewning is a motivational speaker and has written Success Defined by Me: A Guide to Developing a Perso…
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On a business retreat to the Yucatan, Dr. Jodi Green was detained at a Mexican airport for having a pistol in her luggage, despite following airline protocol for carrying a firearm. What transpired was a 28-day life changing incarceration in a Mexican jail cell. How she navigated the daily harsh reality of prison life, and the mindset it took to co…
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A conversation with Olivia Wade, Case Manager for AIDB. As a young child growing up with low vision, Olivia talks about how AIDB gave her tools she needed to become an independent adult. Now, working for AIDB, she is able to share both her story and expertise to individuals in the deaf and blind community looking for answers. She talks about the mu…
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ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, reads select stories from the Alvin Schwartz book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Based on American folklore, these tales combine eerie horror, supernatural sightings, and deathly humor guaranteed to make you JUMP! Library Links https://www.alcpl.org/ Have questions about this episode? Email as…
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ALCPL children's librarian, Amanda Coleman, remembers books kids read in childhood that left a lasting impression. In this episode she and guests Josh Smith and Ronnie Ramone dissect the book series, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Derived from urban legends like Resurrection Mary and The Hook, and featuring scary illustrations, these books were…
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A talk with Alicia Shelley, author of Resigned: How Do You Know When It's Time To Go: Lies, Truth, and the Stigma of Quitting Your Job. Also known as the Queen of Quit, Alicia's book guides readers through the process of resigning from a bad work situation while keeping your dignity and sanity intact. In this podcast she talks about her journey and…
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Limestone County Master Gardeners Emily Clem and Soozi Pline talk about native plants that grow well in the North Alabama region. They identify plants, season by season, that bloom and provide food for pollinators all year long. In the process of naturalizing their own home properties, Emily and Soozi identify which plants work for different sun an…
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