If you’ve spent any time around Newton County events, you’ve probably seen Jim Corbin—at ribbon cuttings, Chamber lunches, Rotary service projects, and community gatherings. In Episode 70 of The Town Square Podcast, Jim sits down with Trey and Gabriel to share the story behind the “everywhere guy,” including his journey from South Carolina roots and decades in the HVAC world to a new season of life shaped by serious health battles and a renewed sense of purpose.

Jim opens up about surviving kidney failure, leukemia, and a long ICU stay—and how that experience deepened his desire to serve. We talk about Habitat for Humanity’s relaunch in our area, veterans home repairs, what it’s like to be a CASA volunteer advocating for kids in the juvenile court system, and why Miracle League baseball matters. And because it’s Jim, we also dive into hot sauce, competitive barbecue judging, Tennessee Squires, disc golf in Newton County, and a surprising piece of local history you’ll be thinking about long after the episode ends.

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In Episode 39 of The Town Square Podcast, hosts Gabriel Stovall and Trey Bailey sit down with Lindsay Dycus, the Executive Director of Alcovy CASA, Inc., to discuss the vital work of child advocacy in Newton and Walton counties. Alcovy CASA trains and supports community volunteers to act as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children in foster care, ensuring they have a consistent, caring adult in their lives. Lindsay shares her journey in child welfare, the importance of consistency in volunteerism, and how CASA volunteers help reunite families and advocate for the best interests of children in the system.

This episode highlights the transformative power of advocacy, with real-life stories of how CASA has helped children find stability and healing in difficult circumstances. Lindsay also explains how CASA is funded and how listeners can get involved—whether through volunteering or donations—to continue making a difference in the lives of children in foster care. Tune in to learn more about how you can support this incredible organization and make a lasting impact on your community.