How a Radio Station Saved a Town

A newly released documentary dives into the 1982 grassroots rescue of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, where a Memphis radio station rallied the community to save the town from bankruptcy. Filmmakers aim to inspire viewers by spotlighting ordinary people making extraordinary change — echoing the Civil Rights Museum’s message of collective power. Producer Castell Sweet hopes audiences leave feeling empowered, knowing they can transform their own neighborhoods. The film is hitting the road next, bringing this story of resilience and community action to cities nationwide. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e1c4c7ebee38deec