This week, guest host Michael Brannon sits down with President and CEO of First Bank of Alabama, Chad Jones, as the two discuss the origins of the bank and celebrate its 175th anniversary, how Jones got into finance, what he does to motivate his team, and more.

Cuppa Grace has been a staple of the Sylacauga area for a decade although it’s only had that name for the last four years. Owner Jacintha Hay talks about how she came to own the restaurant, the challenges she’s had to overcome to do it, how things are going now, and a very funny thing that happens in her workplace that you might not expect.

On this episode, co-host Rebecca Young is joined by Micah Harris, the franchise owner of the Sylacauga Chick-fil-A. He talks about how he came back home to our local Chick-fil-A and the joys, challenges, and fun times that come with owning a Christian-based fast food franchise.

On this episode, co-host David McCurley and Trailwares owner Nancy Willis talk about the major decision she made to leave WalMart years ago and open her own business.

In the premiere episode of Businesses in our Backyard, co-host David McCurley talks with Executive Director Margaret Morton of the Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement (SAFE).