In this week’s edition of the News Man Weekly podcast, Richland Source City Editor Carl Hunnell is joined by Mark Sebastian Jordan, local author/playwright/actor/director/historian and journalist.

The two old friends talk about Jordan’s newest book, “Get Busy Living: Doing Time at Shawshank,” a behind-the-scenes look at his work as an extra in the popular movie, “Shawshank Redemption” and how that effort helped to shape his life going forward.

Hunnell is also joined by executive producer Zac Hiser and video producer Grant Ritchey as they riff on the news of the week – including the City of Mansfield going to court to seek damages against Lucas contractor for the improper demolition of the former YMCA on Park Avenue West; how weekend speed bumps led to a quieter summer on the Miracle Mile in Mansfield; how a Saturday night OVI checkpoint went Saturday night locally; and how Mansfield Mayor Jodie Perry is trying to figure out best to spend the city’s remaining $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Links: 

City of Mansfield going to court to seek damages against Lucas contractor

Weekend speed bumps led to a quieter summer on the Miracle Mile

Saturday night OVI checkpoint

American Rescue Plan Act funds

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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