Bonham Now

Bonham Now

Welcome to Bonham Now – the podcast that celebrates the past, present and future of Bonham, Texas. On every episode, we tell the story of this community through the stories of the people who live and work here. Again, remembering our past ... celebrating the present and looking to our future. You'll love where we take you.

Episodes

Pastor Andrew Malone: Following God's Plan Back Home

July 10, 2026 • 30 mins
Pastor Andrew Malone has come home. After growing up in Bonham – and graduating from Bonham High School – he spread his wings and flew. But God's plan is perfect, and He brought Andrew home. Now, Andrew Malone is the lead pastor at First Baptist Bonham – the church he grew up in. On this engaging episode of Bonham Now, Pastor Malone talks about his fond memories growing up in this community and what it's like lead...
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Dr. Dana Sisk: Caring for People Who Care

June 22, 2026 • 21 mins
Dana Sisk has been serving this community as a family doctor for more than 47 years, following in the footsteps of his father who served for 43 years. Together, they have served Bonham and Fannin County for 90 years, and the ripple effects can be felt far and wide. On this episode of Bonham Now, Dr. Sisk will share his story and talk about serving this community (as a doctor and a civic leader). He'll also share two heartfelt stori...
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Alan McDonald: Manifesting a 'Corny Dream' into a Legacy

June 3, 2026 • 29 mins
When Alan McDonald was a young boy, he told his grandmother that he was going to move to Fannin County, live on the family farm and raise his family. When he made this bold declaration, he was 8 years old, living in Arlington and visiting his granparents over the summer. Looking back, Alan said it was kind of a "corny dream," but he made that dream a reality, and now he's living it – carrying on a beautiful legacy. Today, McD...
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Nicole Hamilton: Opened Doors and Child's Play

May 18, 2026 • 24 mins
Nicole Hamilton - owner of Milo & MJ's Activity Center - couldn't imagine if she had started her small business in another community. Since switching careers and launching her childcare center, God's opened doors have guided her every step of the way. On this episode of Bonham Now, Nicole will share her story and then drop some "golden nuggets" on what it's like to run a small business in Bonham, Texas. #bonhamnow 

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Tommy Sue & Tom Turner: Extra! Extra! Hear All About It!

May 1, 2026 • 29 mins
This isn't going to be breaking news ... Tommy Sue and Tom Turner –  longtime owners of the "people's newspaper" – are madly in love with Bonham, Texas. This is a behind-the-scenes story of the people behind the stories. Spoiler alert: Tommy Sue and Tom Turner were not aspiring journalists when this editorial adventure started, but it created a life for them they never dreamed possible and cemented them as sta...
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Bonham Fire Department: Discussion Around the Kitchen Table

April 23, 2026 • 31 mins
This is Part 5 in a five-part series highlighting the Bonham Fire Department. On this episode, we sit around the kitchen table and have a candid conversation with six members of BFD.We discuss everything from the brotherhood of the fire department to who is the best cook within the department. There are two recurring themes throughout the episode: Family and trust. This is an out-of-the-box way to end this five-part series, but it ...
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Dusty Baker: 'This is Where I'm Supposed to Be'

March 24, 2026 • 27 mins
This is Part 4 in a five-part series highlighting the Bonham Fire Department. On this episode, we'll share a sit-down conversation with Dusty Baker, a battalion chief for BFD who was born and raised in Bonham, Texas.He'll share his story of how ended up back in his hometown ... he'll show his heart for this community ... and he'll let us behind the curtain of serving his hometown on the fire department.  #bonhamnow&n...
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Alan Reaves: Heart of Fire

March 9, 2026 • 25 mins
This is Part 3 in a five-part series highlighting the Bonham Fire Department. On this episode, we'll share a sit-down conversation with Cpt. Alan Reaves. This is a powerful and heartfelt episode that captues the brotherhood of the fire service. Also on this episode of Bonham Now, Cpt. Reaves will share his story and talk about his love for this community.  #bonhamnow 

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Jason Dudley: Serving His Hometown

February 23, 2026 • 16 mins
This is Part 2 in a five-part series highlighting the Bonham Fire Department. On this episode, we'll share a sit-down conversation with Bonham native Jason Dudley, a battalion chief for BFD. He shares why it's an honor to serve his hometown, and he'll talk about what he loves about Bonham, Texas. Like other podcasts in this five-part series, BC Dudley talks about the brotherhood within the fire service. #bonhamnow 

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Chief Chris Hughes: Command Presence

February 7, 2026 • 33 mins
This is Part 1 in a five-part series highlighting the Bonham Fire Department. On this episode, we'll get to know Chief Chris Hughes, who always wanted to be a firefighter but unintentionally climbed the ranks to the top of the department. Spoiler Alert: Even though Chief Hughes never saw himself as a fire chief, he has leaned into the role and he's leading boldly. This is a profound episode of Bonham Now, showcasing Chief Hugh...
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Elizabeth Applewhite: Trusting Fully ... All the Way Home

January 22, 2026 • 29 mins
Elizabeth Applewhite has lived all over the world, but she has already decided that she's going to die in Bonham, Texas. She loves her new community that much! When she purchased her house near Bonham's Historic Square, she didn't know much about this community. But she quickly fell in love with the people, the history and the small town charm in Bonham. The community has even inspired this self-proclaimed "bookish introvert" to ge...
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Alicia Whipple: Where Pride Runs Deep

January 8, 2026 • 23 mins
There is a constant thread throughout this episode of Bonham Now ... pride! That's because our featured guest, Alicia Whipple, is extremely proud of her hometown. That pride shines through as Alicia shares her story (and her resume) that led her to be County Auditor. It comes out when discussing old traditions coming back to life in this community. But it's probably most evident when she discusses the courthouse renovation, which s...
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Johnny White: 'People Don't Care How Much You Know..."

December 21, 2025 • 19 mins
Johnny White is a salesman – through and through. Through hard work and dedication, he climbed the ladder of his company - all the way to the top. He was the company's No. 1 salesperson. After retiring, he found his way to Bonham, Texas. He now lives on Lake Bonham and he's still selling (in a new, different and wonderfully great way.) Johnny is now selling Bonham, and he's selling the local Kiwanis Club. He lives by a very p...
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Jacqueline Gore (Rooted in Hope): Meant for Big Impacts

December 3, 2025 • 26 mins
Jacqueline Gore is a fighter! She is resilient and strong. This comes out on this episode of Bonham Now – the first episode of Season 3 - when Jacqueline shares her story and explains how it has taken root in this community. From her published book to her non-profit (and being the general manager at the local Holiday Inn), Jacqueline is creating ripple effects across Bonham and Fannin County. How does she do it? She's intenti...
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Jim McDonald: Staying Cool & Bringing a Different Perspective

November 14, 2025 • 33 mins
If you know Jim McDonald - you already know he’s a different kind of dude, but you also know that he’s a great dude - creative, funny and full of different perspectives. If you don’t know Jim McDonald - buckle up. This is definitely going to be a fun and engaging episode of Bonham Now.  It is packed full of random conversations - everything from Facebook etiquette to AI’s demise of Hollywood. Spoiler Al...
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Michelle Griffith: Opening the Door for Healing & Growth

October 30, 2025 • 25 mins
Michelle Griffith is the lead therapist at the Children's Advocacy Center in Bonham. On this episode of Bonham Now, Michelle discusses the Fannin County Children's Center and all the vital services offered under its umbrella, including her organization. Also on this episode, we get to know Michlle Griffith on a different level. She opens up and walks us through her journey, which started in Bonham.  Spoiler Alert: The main the...
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Sue Smith: Following 'a Long, Tall Texan' Home

October 17, 2025 • 21 mins
Sue Smith met her husband while attending college in upstate New York. His name was Mike, and according to his bride-to-be, he was "a long, tall Texan" that she found to be very interesting. They fell in love, got married and eventually moved to Bonham, Texas - the hometown of that long, tall Texan. Almost 52 years later, Sue Smith still calls Bonham home. On this podcast episode, she talks about meeting Mike, moving to Texas and g...
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Jennie Poe: 'I'm Where I'm Supposed to Be'

October 2, 2025 • 19 mins
Legacy is word that kept coming up on this episode of Bonham Now. Our featured guest, Jennie Poe, is fourth generation Bonham. She also owns the community's oldest business, Bradford-Watson Insurance. During our conversation, Jennie talks about growing up in Bonham, how and why she came home, and she shares why it was the best decision of her life. At the end of our conversation, she said: "I'm where I'm supposed to be." 
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Amanda McDonald: Coming Full Circle

September 19, 2025 • 25 mins
Bonham, Texas, is a giving community, and that shines through on this episode of Bonham Now. We got the opportunity to sit down with Amanda McDonald, executive director of the Fannin County Family Crisis Center. She shares a personal story that led her back to this organization, which played a powerful role in her story. Amanda also talks about the Crisis Center's vital partnerships ... she discusses Empty Bowls, the organization's...
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Tony Davis: Love, Legacy and Tragedy

September 4, 2025 • 23 mins
This is a powerful and emotional episode of Bonham Now. Our featured guest is Tony Davis, owner of Legacy Furniture. In March of this year, Tony's wife unexpectedly passed away, leaving him to run the family business and raise their three daughters on his own. Tony shares his heart on this podcast episode. He fondly talks about his wife Casey, and he explains how his hometown rallied around his family when she died. #bonhamnow...
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