South Barber Spotlight

Justin Goodno

Interviews and highlights of all things South Barber (community, school, events, etc.).

  1. Mar 2

    Jeff Rockett

    Jeff Rockett joins the podcast to talk about coming home. A 1982 South Barber graduate, former All-State athlete, Bethany College football player and choir member, and longtime attorney, Jeff stepped away from a 40-year law career to return to Kiowa and teach K–12 music at his alma mater. We dive into the revival of the South Barber Pep Band, Friday night football memories, legendary teams and coaches, small-town changes over the decades, and what it means to invest back into your community. Jeff shares stories from the courtroom to the classroom, the importance of music education, and why school pride still matters. It’s a great walk down memory lane — and a reminder that sometimes the best move you can make is coming home. Episode Sponsor: May Precision Ag - Jerry May https://www.mayprecisionag.com/ https://www.facebook.com/MayPrecisionAg   (620) 825-6289 jerry.may@plantpioneer.com _______ To make a donation to the South Barber music/band programs: South Barber Legacy Supporting Students - Building Legacy - Strengthening Community 620) 200-5996 janellgoodno@yahoo.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580070095372  Gyp Hill Premiere https://www.facebook.com/gyphillpremiere/  https://www.kcnonline.com/ South Barber Spotlight is produced by Sierra Cargill Marketing + Creative. We offer a wide variety of services tailored to rural operations and small businesses. Whether you’re running a farm, managing a ranch, or building a brand in a rural community, we’re here to help you tell your story, grow your presence, and reach the right audience with strategies that work where you do. Learn more at www.sierracargill.com.

  2. Feb 16

    Jason Jump

    In this episode, we sit down with Jason Jump, the new owner of the Gyp Hill Premiere, to talk about keeping Barber County’s newspaper strong. We dive into Jason’s background—growing up in Ardmore, Oklahoma, finding his way into journalism, spending time coaching college and high school sports, and eventually returning to newspapers full-time. Jason shares how he and his business partner started in Kingman, never expecting to grow into owning five (and possibly six) publications, and why he’s passionate about small-town news and open, accurate information. We also talk about what it really takes to produce a weekly paper—covering multiple meetings in a single day with a small staff, the importance of legal notices and local advertising, and why subscriptions and community support matter more than ever. We wrap up with a discussion on local transparency and big issues like the proposed data center conversations, plus how listeners can support the Gyp Hill Premiere—from buying a weekly copy to subscribing, advertising, or even helping as a citizen contributor with story tips and local coverage. Gyp Hill Premiere https://www.facebook.com/gyphillpremiere/  https://www.kcnonline.com/  South Barber Spotlight is produced by Sierra Cargill Marketing + Creative. We offer a wide variety of services tailored to rural operations and small businesses. Whether you’re running a farm, managing a ranch, or building a brand in a rural community, we’re here to help you tell your story, grow your presence, and reach the right audience with strategies that work where you do. Learn more at www.sierracargill.com.

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Interviews and highlights of all things South Barber (community, school, events, etc.).