HWY 331 DO GOOD MEDIA

Grit and Grace is a theatrical performance that aims to entertain and create a connection between generations. The show has been running since 2000 and this year will be the 22nd performance series. Each season a new script is crafted through interviews about folks in Walton County. In this episode of the HWY 331 podcast we connect you with Latilda Hughes-Neel, president and producer of Grit & Grace and the show's playwright and director, Nancy Hasty. The cast includes a wide range of ages, from 8 to 97, and people with diverse abilities and talents. Grit and Grace relies on community support. So listen in - get connected and show up for this live theater performance! The show opens July 19  with four total performances, including one in South Walton.

Get performance details and learn more about Grit & Grace on their website.

In this episode we connect your with Tracy Louthain. She is championing the Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project. The project aims to bring art to public spaces in the town by placing concrete cast anchors decorated by local artists throughout the city. The project is a collaboration between the city of Freeport, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, Walton County Tourism and local businesses and residents. The goal is to create a sense of place, community, and beautification, as well as promote economic prosperity. The project is open to artists and sponsors, and the deadline for applications is July 30th.

Apply as an artist or a sponsor online at https://www.culturalartsalliance.com/post/anchored-in-freeport-artist-call-announced

In this episode we connect listeners to Leigh Moore, executive director of Scenic Walton. We discuss the mission of Scenic Walton and projects this worthy nonprofit organization is currently focused on; while elevating safety and beauty for all of Walton County. So tune in and get connected with Leigh Moore. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast and SHARE what connects with you! 

You can sign up for the newsletter, order your specialty license plate and learn more about the organization at www.scenicwalton.org

In this episode we connect HWY 331 listeners with Josh Ervin, the executive director of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in Defuniak Springs. The CRA is responsible for addressing blight and promoting redevelopment in the community. The CRA offers grants to property owners to make improvements to their homes or parcels. The CRA aims to improve the overall quality of life in DeFuniak Springs and create a sense of pride in the community.

You can learn more about the CRA and find grant application information on their website.

Josh Ervin, (850) 951 -3054

In this episode of the HWY 331 podcast, Kerri Parker interviews the director of the Walton County Emergency Management, Jeff Goldberg. They discuss the importance of coordination and preparedness in emergency management. The director highlights the need for internal coordination with partner agencies, as well as public outreach and education. Jeff Goldberg emphasizes the importance of community involvement and volunteer programs, such as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Hurricane H-E-R program for young women.

Walton County Emergency Management Website

In this episode, we are connecting listeners to Dr. Nguyen, the Chief Executive Officer of North Walton Doctors Hospital opening later this spring in Defuniak Springs, Florida.