The Grateful Historians Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Part II Life and Mysterious Assassination of General William Felix Brantley Nov 22, 2021

Show notes

Join Lavelle and Chance as they conclude a two part episode on the life, times and mysterious assassination of General William Felix Brantley of Old Choctaw County, Mississippi.

The Life and Mysterious Assassination of General William Felix Brantley Part I Nov 08, 2021

Show notes

Join Lavelle and Chance as they discuss the life and times of General William Felix Brantley of Choctaw County, Mississippi. Brantley was assassinated in 1870 and the mystery remains unsolved to this day. Learn more about this important figure of both pre-war and post-war North Central Mississippi!

The Great Duck Hill Train Robbery Part II Jul 23, 2021

Show notes

Join Chance and Lavelle as they continue with the story of the train robbery of Duck Hill, Mississippi. In this episode, the train robbers are trailed to Alabama where an epic showdown takes place between the two robbers and a large posse. Tune in!

The Great Duck Hill, Mississippi Train Robbery Part I Jul 12, 2021

Show notes

Join Lavelle and Chance for part one of two podcasts as they discuss the December, 1888 train robbery near Duck Hill, Mississippi. The case reverberated throughout the South and led to an even broader discussion over train safety. If you like true crime, robbery, or good old-fashioned shootouts, this episode is for you.

The Lost Treasure of Pigeon Roost Creek Jun 24, 2021

Show notes

Is a vast fortune in gold doubloons waiting to be found somewhere along Pigeon Roost Creek? Join Lavelle and Chance as they explore this local legend.

Choctaw Chief David Folsom Revisited Jun 13, 2021

Show notes

After numerous requests from our audience, Lavelle and Chance revisit the life of Choctaw Chief David Folsom and provide some additional details about this most extraordinary man and the times in which he lived. Join us.

Memorial Day 2021 May 28, 2021

Show notes

Join Lavelle and Chance as they pay tribute to our local fallen veterans in this special episode of The Grateful Historians.

Chief David Folsom & Mailbag Questions May 11, 2021

Show notes

Choctaw Chief David Folsom is a forgotten figure....but deserved to be remembered. Join Lavelle and Chance and they bring to life some of the exploits of this most interesting figure from our past ---- Colonel David Folsom.

The Ghost Town of "Bloody Greensboro" Apr 09, 2021

Show notes

Join Lavelle and Chance as they discuss the former county seat of Old Choctaw County....the now extinct town of Greensboro. They talk about the importance of the place along with local characters, several violent murders and the reason the town became extinct. In addition, there is a mailbag segment of questions from listeners.

Book Review & Mailbag Questions Mar 27, 2021

Show notes

Join Lavelle and Chance as they discuss the book The Captured by Scott Zesch - a powerful true story of children abducted by Plains Indians and the inability of those children to readjust to their own culture.

In addition, they discuss mailbag questions about the Natchez Trace, Scott Avenue stores in Mathiston over the years, and the efforts to combine Cumberland and Mathiston schools.