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When people hear “school resource officer,” they usually think security first. We wanted to go deeper, so we brought in Officers Nason Lane and Tyler Rowe from the Sikeston Department of Public Safety to explain what the SRO role actually looks like day to day: building relationships, mentoring kids who are having a rough season, supporting staff, and stepping in when a real criminal issue shows up. If you care about school safety, student wellbeing, or how community policing works inside a school building, this conversation is for you. 

We dig into how social media and smartphones changed the school environment. Rumors travel faster than adults can react, Snapchat creates risky illusions of privacy, and students often forget that a post can follow them into college, jobs, or the courtroom. We also talk about the impact of Missouri’s phone restrictions during the school day and why many parents end up supporting it once they see students reconnect, talk more, and focus again. 

From there we get practical about the safety layers that schools use today: weapons detectors, clear backpacks, controlled entry points, fencing, cameras, visitor management systems like Raptor, and coordination with emergency response tools. But we keep coming back to the biggest takeaway: trust prevents problems. When kids see an SRO as a safe adult, they ask for help sooner and avoid choices that can derail graduation. Subscribe for more Sikeston stories, share this with a parent or educator, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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A pitcher can go undefeated and still learn the hardest lessons after the wins. We’re joined by Jamie Johnson, principal at East Prairie High School and a longtime coach who’s lived nearly every side of the game: Senath-Hornersville All-State dominance, Division I baseball at Murray State, American Legion championships, scouting connections, and now summer nights with the Fighting Squirrels. Jamie brings the kind of perspective you only get from decades around dugouts, classrooms, and long bus rides. 

We talk about the standards that travel, especially the influence of Coach Gregg Hollifield and the idea that “look right, act right, play hard” is not a slogan, it’s a blueprint. Jamie shares what great mentors demanded, how details like uniforms and punctuality shape confidence, and why the team always has to be bigger than the most talented kid. There are also stories you can picture instantly, including a classic coaching moment on a 3-0 count and a once-in-a-lifetime Whitey Herzog encounter. 

Then we get practical about modern baseball: travel ball growth, fading fundamentals, pitch counts, arm health, and the shift toward max-effort pitching. Jamie explains what he teaches young players so they can adjust without a coach standing over them, and he weighs in on where money in the sport is headed with NIL and draft conversations. If you care about high school baseball development, youth sports culture, and Southeast Missouri sports history, this one is built for you. 

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A town doesn’t keep its identity by accident. It keeps it because people choose to serve, teach, lead, and stay, year after year, even when they could go somewhere “bigger.” That’s why we’re honored to welcome Roger Sherman, one of Sikeston, Missouri’s most respected educators and community leaders, to The Dog House.

Roger takes us back to his roots near Lilbourn, then into his Navy service during the Korean War era where radar work, long days at sea, and meeting people from every walk of life shaped how he saw leadership. From there, we follow his return to Southeast Missouri and his decision to build a life in Sikeston, raising a family while pouring decades into Sikeston High School and the district as a coach, principal, and director of secondary education.

Along the way, we get the stories people still talk about: being told he’d be the first wrestling coach and figuring it out fast, what he truly looks for when hiring coaches, why activities matter as much as academics, and how discipline and community support work together when things get tense. We also dig into the history behind the Field House, the atmosphere that gives Sikeston a home-court edge, and the civic projects that helped shape town life, from Kiwanis to the recreation complex.

If you care about Bulldog Nation, Sikeston school history, servant leadership, and what it takes to build a strong small town community, this one is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these stories and keep them alive.

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A perfect football field does not happen by accident, and it definitely does not happen on a tight deadline after a tornado. We sit down with De Bizzell of Green Grass Guys to get the real behind-the-scenes story of how Sikeston’s athletic fields are built, repaired, and kept game-ready when the weather, the calendar, and traffic all work against you.

De takes us through his third-generation business background, why he and his wife chose to move back to Sikeston, and what it looks like to modernise a long-running local company without losing its soul. We talk turf management at a level most fans never hear: compaction, drainage, crowns, aeration, topdressing, route density, and the tech that makes it measurable, including scouting tools that reveal moisture and growth patterns beyond what your eyes can catch.

Then we zoom out from grass to community leadership. De shares what pushed him to run for Sikeston City Council, why economic development and making it easy for businesses to grow matters, and how small wins add up when a town decides to pull together. If you’re into lawn care tips, athletic field maintenance, small-town Missouri success stories, or practical civic leadership, this one delivers.

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A triple-overtime buzzer beater can make you a local legend, but what happens when the guy who hit it comes back decades later to coach the next wave? We welcome Chris Lambert, Sikeston Class of ’89, civil engineer, and the newest Bulldog assistant football coach, and we get into the real work behind “Bulldog grit”: relationships, daily effort, and building a culture players can believe in. 

Chris tells the story of how coaching started at Kelly, how his surveying skills helped shape a football field from the ground up, and why he’s always valued being an assistant coach who does whatever the team needs. We also talk about balancing family life with coaching hours, how different athletes need different kinds of motivation, and what he learned coaching both football and girls soccer. 

Then we dig into Sikeston football: defensive identity, takeaways, tackling, leadership on the field, and why being competitive matters before the win column turns. Chris shares the mindset he wants in every rep: control your attitude and effort, compete against the guy in the mirror, and never let your second effort disappear. If you care about high school sports, small-town community, and building winners the right way, this one hits home. 

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A small-town country club can be a private place, or it can be a public force for momentum. We sit down with Kevin Collins, the general manager of Sikeston Country Club, to get a clear look at what’s changing, why it matters, and how a multi-phase rebuild can reshape the way a community gathers, plays, and grows.

Kevin has spent more than three decades at the club, and he walks us through the full story: how he went from SEMO football to a career in golf, how the club weathered a tough stretch that included a shutdown and a reboot, and how it found new energy under major local investment. We talk membership options and transparency, what “social membership” really means, and how the club tries to stay relaxed and family-friendly instead of stuffy.

Then we dig into the details that golf fans and curious locals will love: 200 new cart sheds, a redesigned pool experience with a grill house and cabanas, new pickleball and tennis facilities, and long-range plans for a 27,000 square foot clubhouse with an event centre built for weddings and big gatherings. Kevin also breaks down the on-course work, including renovations on holes seven and eight, waste bunker concepts, serious turf upgrades, and a $1.7 million state-of-the-art irrigation system designed to keep the course strong for the long haul.

If you care about Sikeston, Missouri golf, community investment, or the way great amenities help towns recruit jobs and people, this one connects the dots. Subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with a friend.

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He went from a driveway hoop decision to a passport stamp and a pro contract. Owen Long joins us to tell the real story behind chasing basketball dreams, from growing up around Alabama’s football-first culture to stepping into the intensity of Sikeston Bulldogs basketball and learning what “standard” actually means when the gym is packed and expectations are high. 

We get into the parts most people skip: how recruiting feels when the interest is inconsistent, why being labeled “just a shooter” can both help and limit you, and what changes when you’re undersized at the college level and have to defend, handle, and think the game faster. Owen walks us through Maryville, the jump to Youngstown State, and the move to Emporia State, along with the transfer portal reality behind the headline including credits, tough conversations, ego checks, and the search for a program that truly values you. 

Then we go overseas. Owen breaks down professional basketball in Spain, from the physical play and constant motion offense to the everyday routine of lifting, practicing, recovering, and living inside a different culture with a language barrier. He also shares the moment he realized he could compete there and the bigger moment when he knew it was time to come home, start the next chapter, and still feel proud of everything the game gave him. If you love small-town sports stories, college basketball insight, and honest perspective on overseas basketball, this one delivers. Subscribe, share the episode with a Bulldog, and leave us a review so more people can find the Doghouse.

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5 a.m. sounds like a terrible idea until you hear what it’s producing in Sikeston. We sit down with Jimmy (Slip n Slide), Blair (Khakis), and Jesse (Gummy) from F3 The Forge to talk about why men are choosing early morning outdoor workouts, and why they keep coming back even when they are sore, tired, and busy. This isn’t a gym pitch or a hype speech. It’s a real conversation about brotherhood, discipline, and how a simple routine can change the way you show up at home, at work, and in your community.

We break down what F3 actually is in plain English: a free men’s workout group built on fitness, fellowship, and faith, led in a rotating way by the men who attend. We talk through the core principles, how the workouts are structured, what “circle of trust” means, and why “leave no man behind, leave no man where you found him” becomes more than a slogan when the group chooses to finish together. We also get into the fun side like FNG culture and nicknames, plus the serious side like accountability, loneliness, and learning to let other men speak into your life.

You’ll hear how The Forge got started in Sikeston through connections with the Dexter group, what it takes to launch a new region, and what they hope this becomes a year from now, including community service and ways to help other towns get a group off the ground. If you’re searching for men’s fitness in Sikeston Missouri, accountability, faith-driven encouragement, or a supportive outdoor workout community, this one will hit home.

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They watched their house burn, walked inside to grab what mattered, and still showed up that night to officiate a championship game. That one decision tells you almost everything about Jayvon and Javion Biles, the Charleston High School twins who’ve been lighting up the region with faith, leadership, and a work ethic that feels rare at any age. 

We sit down with the Biles twins to talk about what it really takes to be young officials in today’s high school sports world, how they handle criticism from the stands, and why they see officiating, worship, and preaching as part of the same mission. They share the behind-the-scenes story of traveling for games, learning the craft, and keeping their identity grounded when everyone has an opinion. If you care about sports officiating, youth leadership, and positive small-town community stories in Sikeston Missouri and beyond, this conversation delivers both perspective and practical wisdom. 

We also dig into their next chapter: Lincoln University, criminal justice, and a long-term goal of joining the Missouri State Highway Patrol while continuing to officiate at higher levels. Along the way, they break down what they want younger kids to learn from them: be yourself, start now, and keep your word when it costs you. 

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A quiet auditorium can tell you a lot about a town, and a packed one can tell you even more. We sit down with Perry Harper, worship pastor at Miner Baptist Church and a performer whose road runs through the University of Alabama, professional theater, and Sight & Sound Theatre in Branson, to talk about why he and his wife Amy are pouring their time into bringing Charleston High School theater back to life.

Perry pulls back the curtain on what big-time live production really takes: year-long contracts, relentless show schedules, and the kind of stagecraft that makes Bible stories feel fully immersive. Then we follow the turning point that brought his family home to Southeast Missouri after COVID, and how that return turned into a mission to give students more ways to belong. If you care about performing arts education, community theater, or building confidence through public speaking and teamwork, this story lands close to home.

We also get into the day-to-day of worship leadership, from planning and mentoring to using modern worship tech and tracks with the right balance of organisation and room to move. And of course, we talk Charleston’s comeback production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Clara Drinkwater Newnam Auditorium, including the May 1 and May 3 performances, the Little Princess Tea Party fundraiser, and how to grab seats through Eventbrite.

If you believe a rising tide lifts all boats, this is one practical way to raise it. Subscribe, leave a review, share the show with a friend, and then tell us, what local event would you show up for if you knew it would change a kid’s future?

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