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  • In this episode Melinda brings back Ashley England of TVA Energy Right to discuss saving money on your energy bill during the hot summer months. Tune in for great tips from Ashley about energy saving tips and rebates to help you save even more!Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

  • In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda chats with Julia McDowell, director of the Pontotoc Farmers Market. The Market is bigger and better than ever this year. Tune in to find out all of the great things happening this summer in Pontotoc County!! Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

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  • Host Melinda Marsalis talks all about the Benton County Farmers' Market with Manager Janet Jones all about the Farmers' Market in Ashland, MS. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

  • In this episode Melinda chats with Ripley native LaShawn McKenzie about her Heat & Wellness Spa located on City Avenue (Highway 15) in Ripley, Mississippi. LaShawn answers Melinda's questions about the services the spa offers and the health benefits of those services. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalisand show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ONTHE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am onthe shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then isreleased as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms. You’ll hearinterviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who aremaking things happen. Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders ofbusiness, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazingthings happening in north Mississippi. When people ask you how did youknow about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” HEARD IT ON THESHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in yourbackyard. And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM alongfor the ride. Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the MississippiHills National Heritage Area, created by the United States Congress in2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamicintersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection whichhas produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons fromthe King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music TammyWynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwrightTennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories ofthe Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War. TheMississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutionsthat preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin yourdiscovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreationaltreasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi HillsNational Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org. Musical Credit to: Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;Mike King - Drums/Percussion All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rightsreserved. No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for anyother purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio RipleyMS LLC

  • Host Melinda Marsalis interviews local author Iva Barkley about the inspiration behind her multiple children's books and personal testimony. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

  • Rico McDonald, a Ripley High School Graduate, earned many honors during his senior year including being an all-state running back. He went on to play college football at Delta State University in Cleveland, MS where he helped lead the team to the 2000 NCAA Division II National Championship. McDonald served as an assistant football coach at RHS from 2004 to 2020. During his tenure at Ripley High (2016), McDonald was inducted into the Delta State University Hall of Fame (see link below). McDonald left Ripley for a few years to assist at Lafayette, Amory and New Albany. He returned to Ripley last year (2024-2025) as the Tiger Defensive Coordinator. The fall of 2025 will mark McDonald's first head coaching position. The Tigers will play in a pre-season exhibition game called Tiger Pride Day on May 15, 2025. The Tigers will take on Tippah County neighbors, Falkner High School

    Delta State University Hall of Fame

    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC  

     

     

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    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC  

     

     

  • Melinda Marsalis talks with Suzanne Rolison about the Spring Concert and Ripley High School Band. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

  • In this episode, Melinda chats with Corinth-local UWA Wrestler Trevor "Bullwhip" Ballard about his journey into wrestling and tips for how he broke into the sport.Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

  • Ecowater Systems of Ripley and Iuka, Mississippi is turning 100 years old today. In this episode Director Terry Lauderdale tells us about the past, present and future of Ecowater Systems.
    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

  • Learn More about the North MS Boys and Girls Clubs

    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC  

     

     

  • Most towns and cities in Northeast Mississippi will host primary municipal elections on April 1, 2025 with a general municipal election following on June 3. Tippah County Election Commissioner Randle Hall and Circuit Clerk Phil Koon walk across from the Tippah County Courthouse to Sun Bear Studio in Ripley, MS to discuss the upcoming election. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

  • To get involved, you can call the Ripley Park and Recreation center at 662-837-3818 or call Director Kim at 662-587-2313.

    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC  

     

     

  • *UPDATE: Concert date has been changed from March 18 to April 1!!!!
    In this episode Melinda chats with Ripley Band Director, Suzanne Rolison about the upcoming Ripley Middle School Band Concert. It is amazing how much middle school students learn in one year and the spring concert is a great way to show off their accomplishments! The middle school concert will be March 18th, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Event Center in Ripley Middle School. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

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    Follow Austin on Social Media @austinrichardson22

    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC  

     

     

  • Visit New Albany

    New Albany Main Street Association

    The Tanglefoot Trail

    The Create Foundation

    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC  

     

     

  • Visit New Albany

    New Albany Main Street Association

    The Tanglefoot Trail

    The Create Foundation

    National Park Service

    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC  

     

     

  • Visit New Albany

    New Albany Main Street Association

    The Tanglefoot Trail

    The Create Foundation

    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC  

     

     

  • In this episode, Melinda continues her conversation with former secret service agent Bill Powers about his service with Former US President Jimmy Carter. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC  

     

     

  • In this episode, former Secret Service Agent, Bill Powers discusses his time in the secret service covering Former US President Jimmy Carter. This is part one of a two part series. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis
    and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON
    THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on
    the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is
    released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear
    interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are
    making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of
    business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing
    things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you
    know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE
    SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.
     We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural,
    scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your
    backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along
    for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi
    Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in
    2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic
    intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which
    has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from
    the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy
    Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B.
    Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright
    Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of
    the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature,
    to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The
    Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions
    that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your
    discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational
    treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills
    National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar;
    Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

    All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights
    reserved.  No portion of this podcast may be rebroadcast or used for any
    other purpose without express written consent of Sun Bear Studio Ripley
    MS LLC