by Kerri Parker | May 30, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Downtown DeFuniak Springs feels different lately. More businesses. More events. More energy. In this episode of the HWY 331 Podcast, Kerri Parker sits down with Main Street DeFuniak Springs board member Bailey Rushing and Executive Director Jaden Broadway to explore revitalization, community building, Faith Factor, and the future of downtown.
by Kerri Parker | May 18, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Laurie Hood of Alaqua Animal Refuge joins the HWY 331 Podcast for an emotional and inspiring conversation about rescue, resilience, compassion, and second chances. Laurie shares the story behind Alaqua’s beginnings, the national beagle rescue effort that captured headlines, the emotional toll of animal rescue work, and her vision for creating a sanctuary that heals both animals and people.
by Kerri Parker | Apr 29, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Walton County is growing, and the decisions being made today will shape its future for years to come. In this episode of the Highway 331 Podcast, Kerri Parker speaks with Marina Khoury of DPZ CoDesign about Walton 2040, Walton County planning, future development, conservation, housing, and how residents can be involved in the Land Development Code rewrite process. If you care about growth, quality of life, and the future of Walton County, this episode is a must-listen.
by Kerri Parker | Apr 6, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this 27-minute episode of the HWY 331 Podcast, Kerri Parker sits down with Diane Pickett, the founder and visionary behind Summit on the Circle in DeFuniak Springs.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 18, 2026 | Businesses, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this episode of the HWY 331, we connect you to Parker McClellan as he explains the rapid growth of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
by Kerri Parker | Jan 4, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Every Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend since 2010, the 30A Songwriters Festival has turned South Walton’s quiet winter season into a destination built around music, storytelling, and community. On this episode of the HWY 331 Podcast, host Kerri Parker sits down with festival producers Jennifer Steele and Russell Carter to reflect on 17 years of a songwriter-focused festival that has become a cultural and economic cornerstone for Walton County.