He has become a 'folk hero' in his home state because of the work he has done to help poor children.
He doesn't much care for city 'folk'. [=people who live in a city]
His 'folks' gave him everything a kid could want.
(..) He's frying now! He's frying now! Why don't you shut it down? He's still alive. You want me to shut down while he's still alive? You watch, you son of a bitch! It's all right, folks! It's all under control! Everybody stay calm! Please, stay calm. Kill it! You do it! (..)1999 The Green Mile
(..) pretty original. Gotta give him that. Oh, yeah. Del, grab up your things. It's a big day for you and Mr. Jingles. What you talking about? Lmportant folks heard about your mouse. Wanna see him perform. PAUL: Not just prison guards either. One's a politician all the way from the state capitol. (..)1999 The Green Mile