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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.



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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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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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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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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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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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      <description><![CDATA[Host Melinda Marsalis speaks with Tippah County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Lindsey about recovery efforts from the ice storm and 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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Haley Hurt Podcast Technician, Host Melinda Marsalis, Jimmy Benefield - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Tippah County Circuit Clerk Phil Koon and Chairman of the Election Commission Board Randle Hall about the upcoming primary 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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Haley Hurt Podcast Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Randle Hall - Guest, Host Melinda Marsalis, Phil Koon - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Peyton Williams about earning his spot in the Lions 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  

 

 
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <description><![CDATA[Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Grammy winning musician, producer, and composer Don Was about his illustrious career and his upcoming show at The Princess Theater in Decatur, Alabama. 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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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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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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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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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Host Melinda Marsalis welcomes back Staff Sergeant Jordan Gillespie for this special Veterans Day episode. They discuss the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corp as well as the importance honoring our Veterans. 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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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Host Melinda Marsalis discusses the Tippah County Good Samaritan Center with Tom Lampkin and Sue Ellen Miller. 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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      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Sue Ellen Miller - Guest, Tom Lampkin - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Host Melinda Marsalis, Haley Hurt Podcast Technician)</author>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Host Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams - Editor, Elizabeth Behm, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Haley Hurt Podcast Technician)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Election Commissioner Randle Hall and Circuit Clerk Phil Koon about the "special election" for Tippah County 2nd District Supervisor. If you are a resident of Tippah County and unsure of whether or not you are in District 2, call the circuit clerk's office for clarity. An ID with a picture is required to vote in Mississippi. Election Day is November 4th.  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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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Randle Hall - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Phil Koon - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Haley Hurt Podcast Technician, Host Melinda Marsalis)</author>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Host Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Haley Hurt Podcast Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
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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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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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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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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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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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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Olivia Cross speaks with Robby Parman about how the Regional Rehab Center helps Northeast Mississippi with physical, occupational, and other services they provide as a non-profit. 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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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Do You Need a Storm Damage Loan from SBA??</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Demita Passley - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Carol Black, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Haley Hurt Podcast Technician, Olivia Cross - Guest Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this second of five series, JC Media, LLC summer intern, Olivia, talks with Savannah Tucker of the Shine 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  

 

 
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      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Olivia Cross - Guest Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://createfoundation.com/youth-foundation/">More Information</a></p><p><a href="https://createfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1432">Donate to NEMYF</a></p><p>Stewart McMillan - Create and Toyota Wellspring Project Manager - Stewart manages day-to-day coordination and implementation of programs across CREATE and the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund. She ensures smooth execution of initiatives, working across education, youth, and nonprofit sectors to support impactful outcomes for students and communities.</p>
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      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Stewart McMillan - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://createfoundation.com/youth-foundation/">More Information</a></p><p><a href="https://createfoundation.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1432">Donate to NEMYF</a></p><p>Stewart McMillan - Create and Toyota Wellspring Project Manager - Stewart manages day-to-day coordination and implementation of programs across CREATE and the Toyota Wellspring Education Fund. She ensures smooth execution of initiatives, working across education, youth, and nonprofit sectors to support impactful outcomes for students and communities.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda chats with Mason Drewery, the new Tippah County Extension Office 4H director.  Melinda and Mason talk about all the fun things kids can do in 4H and they talk about the upcoming Tippah County Fair.   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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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Trent Little - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[ 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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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda chats with North Mississippi's new United States Marine Corps Recruiter, Sgt. Jordan Gillespie.  Sgt. Gillespie talks about the benefits of enlisting in the Marine Corps and tells me about a day in the life of a Marine Recruiter. 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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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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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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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Ashley England - Guest)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[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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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jun 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Julia McDowell - Guest)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Janet Jones - Guest, Host Melinda Marsalis, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Haley Hurt Podcast Technician)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[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 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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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (LaShawn McKinzie - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Iva Barkley, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Host Melinda Marsalis, Haley Hurt Podcast Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Coach Rico McDonald - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/ripley-tiger-football-head-coach-rico-mcdonald-Nsr1acvr</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>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</p><p><a href="https://gostatesmen.com/honors/hall-of-fame/rico-mcdonald/215?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ_a0BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFxSldJaXNMcUkwWWNMekhPAR7dODpnpWtWvpQr36yQAXfQbfRdnv2j87WqMQCEF5HE2JXCg8qKg1HPzKwUTQ_aem_f8zwrcE_LL-ItUqkqOhPSA">Delta State University Hall of Fame</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Ripley Tiger Football Head Coach Rico McDonald</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Melinda chats with Rico McDonald.  McDonald is Ripley High School&apos;s new head football coach in the Northeast Mississippi City of Ripley.  </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://tgrahambrown.com/music-2/">Check out the Album</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/t-graham-brown-from-memphis-to-muscle-shoals-TPcmB3sA</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://tgrahambrown.com/music-2/">Check out the Album</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>T Graham Brown - From Memphis to Muscle Shoals</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Heard it on The Shark, Melinda gets to talk on the phone with legendary musician, T Graham Brown about his new album entitled Memphis to Muscle Shoals.  </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Haley Hurt Podcast Technician, Melinda Marsalis, Suzanne Rolison - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/suzanne-rolison-ripley-high-school-band-PgwYmQUx</link>
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      <itunes:title>Suzanne Rolison - Ripley High School Band</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Trevor Bullwhip Ballard - guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/bullwhip-ballard-talks-uwa-wrestling-Bk0X3PiL</link>
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      <title>Terry Lauderdale- Director of Ecowater Systems</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Terry Lauderdale - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/terry-lauderdale-director-of-ecowater-systems-RyNRiB8o</link>
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      <itunes:title>Terry Lauderdale- Director of Ecowater Systems</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>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.  
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      <title>Brittany Dilworth at the Ripley Boys &amp; Girls Club</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.bgcnms.org/">Learn More about the North MS Boys and Girls Clubs</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Brittany Dilworth - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/brittany-dilworth-at-the-ripley-boys-girls-club-vhq2xnQR</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.bgcnms.org/">Learn More about the North MS Boys and Girls Clubs</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Brittany Dilworth at the Ripley Boys &amp; Girls Club</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Brittany Dilworth - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Melinda talks with Brittany Dilworth about her plans for the Ripley Boys and Girls Club in Ripley, Mississippi.  Brittany is the new director working in a beautiful new facility and she is full of excitement and plans for expansion and growth and fun at the Boys and Girls Club!  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Melinda talks with Brittany Dilworth about her plans for the Ripley Boys and Girls Club in Ripley, Mississippi.  Brittany is the new director working in a beautiful new facility and she is full of excitement and plans for expansion and growth and fun at the Boys and Girls Club!  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Randle Hall - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Phil Koon - Guest)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/randle-hall-phil-koon-discuss-municipal-elections-zy_sZDJh</link>
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      <itunes:title>Randle Hall &amp; Phil Koon Discuss Municipal Elections</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>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.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>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.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Kim Benson&apos;s and Ripley&apos;s Young At Heart</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>To get involved, you can call the Ripley Park and Recreation center at 662-837-3818 or call Director Kim at 662-587-2313.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Kim Benson - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/kim-bensons-and-ripleys-young-at-heart-QMtCI_yi</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To get involved, you can call the Ripley Park and Recreation center at 662-837-3818 or call Director Kim at 662-587-2313.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Kim Benson&apos;s and Ripley&apos;s Young At Heart</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Melinda chats with Kim Benson, Ripley&apos;s new Young at Heart Director. Young at Heart offers exercise, activities and community for those 55 years of age and older.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Melinda chats with Kim Benson, Ripley&apos;s new Young at Heart Director. Young at Heart offers exercise, activities and community for those 55 years of age and older.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[*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  

 

 
]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Suzanne Rolison - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/suzanne-rolison-ripley-middle-school-band-concert-Y2VCGaUB</link>
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      <itunes:title>Suzanne Rolison - Ripley Middle School Band Concert</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Suzanne Rolison - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>*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.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>*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.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Austin Richardson Unleashes the Beast!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.pbr.com/">https://www.pbr.com/</a></p><p>Follow Austin on Social Media @austinrichardson22</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Austin Richardson - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Austin Richardson Unleashes the Beast!</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Melinda chats with professional bull rider, Austin Richardson, currently #11 in the world about the PBR&apos;s 2026 Unleash the Beast event at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN.  </itunes:summary>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Billye Jean Stroud - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>New Albany&apos;s Billye Jean Stroud</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this final episode of a three part series, Melinda sits down on location with Main Street Director Billye Jean Stroud.  Billye Jean is an accomplished business development professional with a track record of success devising and executing targeted strategies to drive business growth among diverse clients and geographic markets. She has a proven history of establishing and cultivating relationships with executives and key business stakeholders and is helping New Albany live up to it&apos;s tag line, &quot;New Albany - The Heart of the Mississippi Hills.&quot;</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this final episode of a three part series, Melinda sits down on location with Main Street Director Billye Jean Stroud.  Billye Jean is an accomplished business development professional with a track record of success devising and executing targeted strategies to drive business growth among diverse clients and geographic markets. She has a proven history of establishing and cultivating relationships with executives and key business stakeholders and is helping New Albany live up to it&apos;s tag line, &quot;New Albany - The Heart of the Mississippi Hills.&quot;</itunes:subtitle>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Betsey Hamilton - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>New Albany&apos;s Betsey Hamilton</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this second of a three part series, Melinda sits down on location with Betsey Hamilton.  Betsey is directing New Albany&apos;s  reimagining of The Park Along the River and helping New Albany live up to it&apos;s tag line, &quot;New Albany - The Heart of the Mississippi Hills.&quot;</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this second of a three part series, Melinda sits down on location with Betsey Hamilton.  Betsey is directing New Albany&apos;s  reimagining of The Park Along the River and helping New Albany live up to it&apos;s tag line, &quot;New Albany - The Heart of the Mississippi Hills.&quot;</itunes:subtitle>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Suzy Bowman - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jon Grisham - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Melinda chats with Tippah County Vehicle Technician, Mitch Voyles about getting your vehicle ready for cold weather. 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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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rev Jody Hill - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Deana Reno - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Kelly Fryar - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Ashley England - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>TVA Energy Right's Mission: TVA Energy Right and TVA Green partner with local power companies across TVA's seven-state region to bring energy efficiency, demand response, efficient electrification and renewable energy programs to approximately 10 million people and 800,000 businesses. Our mission is to help you and your community thrive.</p><p>What is a DIY Home Assessment and what do you learn when you do one?</p><p>How do you get a $20 gift card if you complete a home assessment with TVA Energy Right?</p><p>TVA SELLS energy, so why are they encouraging us to be energy efficient?</p><p><a href="EnergyRight.com">EnergyRight.com</a></p><p><a href="EnergyRight.com/rebate">EnergyRight.com/rebate</a></p><p><a href="EnergyRight.com/Incentives">EnergyRight.com/Incentives</a></p><p><a href="">TVA.com/irp</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Ashley England - Guest)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/tva-energy-right-interview-3-_6BW7hrQ</link>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Karen Walden - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Ashley England - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Penny Dollar - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/walnut-high-school-career-coach-penny-dollar-gP5p1JbA</link>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Walnut High School Career Coach Penny Dollar</itunes:title>
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      <title>TVA Energy Right: Helping Us Prepare For Winter</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>TVA EnergyRight's Mission: TVA EnergyRight and TVA Green partner with local power companies across TVA's seven-state region to bring energy efficiency, demand response, efficient electrification and renewable energy programs to approximately 10 million people and 800,000 businesses. Our mission is to help you and your community thrive.</p><ol><li>How can residents prepare their homes to be warmer and to save energy this winter</li><li>What can people do on cold days to save on their energy bills?</li><li>Why should people get their HVAC systems tuned up and how can they apply for a $50 EnergyRight rebate to help pay for a tune up?</li><li>Why should those folds use a contractor from the TVA EnergyRight Quality Contractor Network?</li><li>Are there incentives available if someone needs a new HVAC?</li></ol><p><a href="EnergyRight.com">EnergyRight.com</a></p><p><a href="EnergyRight.com/rebate">EnergyRight.com/rebate</a></p><p><a href="EnergyRight.com/Incentives">EnergyRight.com/Incentives</a></p><p><a href="">TVA.com/irp</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Ashley England - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/tva-energy-right-helping-us-prepare-for-winter-Qo_MqPxf</link>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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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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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Charlise Latour - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/charlise-latour-dancing-with-the-king-2024-Jdtoy7kG</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://dancingwiththeking.com/">Learn more about Dancing With The King</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thedancestudiotupelo.com/">The Dance Studio of Tupelo</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tupelo.net/">Visit Tupelo</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Tishomingo County Career Coach Leslie Marlar</title>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Oct 2024 14:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Leslie Marlar - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[Melinda finishes up her conversation with Tippah County Election Commission Chairperson, Randle Hall, and Tippah County Circuit Clerk, Phil Koon, about 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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Phil Koon - Guest, Randle Hall - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Call 1-800-REDCROSS to find a list of services or to receive a free smoke alarm.  </p><p>Email KC at kc.grist@redcross.org</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (KC Grist - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/kc-grist-of-the-north-ms-american-red-cross-rvgis7DU</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Call 1-800-REDCROSS to find a list of services or to receive a free smoke alarm.  </p><p>Email KC at kc.grist@redcross.org</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>KC Grist of the North MS American Red Cross</itunes:title>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Terry Baber - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/terry-baber-ne-ms-addiction-summit-FciB5ya0</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Terry Baber - Health Alliance Director</p><p>An initiative of United Way of Northeast, MS</p><p>healthalliancems.org</p><p>662-841-9133</p><p>In partnership with Mississippi State University Department of Psychology</p><p>Northeast MS Addiction Summit:</p><p>September 17, 2024 11 am - 7 pm</p><p>Cadence Bank Conference Center</p><p>$25 Summit ticket includes lunch and informative all-day sessions</p><p>$40 CEU ticket includes lunch and CEU approved sessions</p><p>$10 Evening session (5-7 pm) only - NO CEU's </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Election Commission Chairman Randle Hall and Circuit Clerk Phil Koon talk to Melinda about the upcoming election.  This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.   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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      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Phil Koon - Guest, Randle Hall - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <title>North MS Rural Legal Services with Attorney Ben Wilkerson</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project is a project of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services.  The tax laws can be confusing and hard to understand.  If you are having problems with the IRS, the Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project provides taxpayers with free legal assistance on tax issues throughout the entire year. Low income taxpayer clinics ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system by educating low income taxpayers about their rights and responsibilities, by providing pro bono representation to taxpayers in tax disputes with the IRS and by identifying and advocating for issues that impact low income taxpayers.  Although funded by the IRS, they  are completely independent from the IRS and the Mississippi Department of Revenue.  The Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project does not prepare current year tax returns.  </p><p>1-888-808-8049</p><p><a href="www.nmrls.com">www.nmrls.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Ben Wilkerson - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project is a project of North Mississippi Rural Legal Services.  The tax laws can be confusing and hard to understand.  If you are having problems with the IRS, the Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project provides taxpayers with free legal assistance on tax issues throughout the entire year. Low income taxpayer clinics ensure the fairness and integrity of the tax system by educating low income taxpayers about their rights and responsibilities, by providing pro bono representation to taxpayers in tax disputes with the IRS and by identifying and advocating for issues that impact low income taxpayers.  Although funded by the IRS, they  are completely independent from the IRS and the Mississippi Department of Revenue.  The Mississippi Taxpayer Assistance Project does not prepare current year tax returns.  </p><p>1-888-808-8049</p><p><a href="www.nmrls.com">www.nmrls.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Melinda sits down to chat with Benton County Fair board member and organizer, Jarrett Thompson. 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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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jarrett Thompson - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="nemcctv.com">Go Tigers!</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Blake Long - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="nemcctv.com">Go Tigers!</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Blake Long Talks NEMCC Athletics - Part 2</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, MS  provides live video feed of their football, basketball, baseball and softball games at no cost to the viewer.  Last year they recorded over 400,000 views of broadcasts throughout the school year.  Two years ago, Northeast partnered with The Shark 102.3 FM radio station because it's great to watch the game at nemcctv.com when you can but it's also great to have the flexibility to listen to the game broadcast on your radio or phone app when you can't watch the game!  Blake Long, Director of Sports Information, sits down with Melinda to recap the big moments of the last school year.  Northeast Games can be watched on nemcctv.com and can be heard on The Shark 102.3 FM radio, mobile app or streaming online at shark1023.com.  If you would like to become an NEMCC Sports Sponsor with 400,000 pairs of eyes on your ad for THIS school year, contact Melinda at The Shark 102.3 by calling 662-837-1023.  </p><p><a href="https://nemcctv.com/blackchannel/">https://nemcctv.com/blackchannel/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Aug 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Blake Long - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/nemccs-blake-long-part-1-Cidb6Afb</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Northeast Mississippi Community College in Booneville, MS  provides live video feed of their football, basketball, baseball and softball games at no cost to the viewer.  Last year they recorded over 400,000 views of broadcasts throughout the school year.  Two years ago, Northeast partnered with The Shark 102.3 FM radio station because it's great to watch the game at nemcctv.com when you can but it's also great to have the flexibility to listen to the game broadcast on your radio or phone app when you can't watch the game!  Blake Long, Director of Sports Information, sits down with Melinda to recap the big moments of the last school year.  Northeast Games can be watched on nemcctv.com and can be heard on The Shark 102.3 FM radio, mobile app or streaming online at shark1023.com.  If you would like to become an NEMCC Sports Sponsor with 400,000 pairs of eyes on your ad for THIS school year, contact Melinda at The Shark 102.3 by calling 662-837-1023.  </p><p><a href="https://nemcctv.com/blackchannel/">https://nemcctv.com/blackchannel/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>NEMCC&apos;s Blake Long Part 1</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Blake Long - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Northeast Mississippi Community College&apos;s Director of Sports Information, Blake Long, wraps up the 2023-2024 school year in this week&apos;s episode of Heard It On The Shark.   </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Melinda speaks with North Tippah School District's new superintendent, Dr. Dax Glover.   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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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Dr. Dax Glover - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/north-tippah-superintendent-dr-dax-glover-QiW2aC9M</link>
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      <itunes:title>North Tippah Superintendent Dr. Dax Glover</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Dr. Dax Glover - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Melinda speaks with North Tippah School District&apos;s new superintendent, Dr. Dax Glover.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Melinda speaks with North Tippah School District&apos;s new superintendent, Dr. Dax Glover.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Dance Like The Stars with Georgia Kate Conner</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="bgcnms.org">Find out more about Dance Like The Stars</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Georgia Kate Conner - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/dance-like-the-stars-with-georgia-kate-conner-yLKQibs0</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="bgcnms.org">Find out more about Dance Like The Stars</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Dance Like The Stars with Georgia Kate Conner</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Georgia Kate Conner - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Heard it On The Shark, Melinda talks with Georgia Kate Conner who is Ripley, MS&apos;s representative in this year&apos;s Dance Like the Stars dance competition held in Tupelo, MS to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi.  </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode you will hear an excerpt from a longer video interview with Tippah County Veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Miller Smith.  Melinda and Dr. Elizabeth introduce the idea of how you can help to ensure that your pets will be taken care of after you are gone.   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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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Dr. Elizabeth Smith - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[This is part two of host Melinda's chat with The Voice of The Tigers, Michael Harrison.  Michael is the owner of CMH Sports that brings Tippah County Football, Basketball and Baseball action to us via MixLr and The Shark 102.3.   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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      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jul 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Michael Harrison - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>For more information about We Rock the Spectrum Tupelo</p><p><a href="https://werockthespectrumtupelo.com/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551843811478">Facebook</a></p><p>Email: info@werockthespectrumtupelo.com</p><p>Phone: 662-432-5956</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rondy Rodgers - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For more information about We Rock the Spectrum Tupelo</p><p><a href="https://werockthespectrumtupelo.com/">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551843811478">Facebook</a></p><p>Email: info@werockthespectrumtupelo.com</p><p>Phone: 662-432-5956</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>After the death of a family member in November, show host Marsalis went on a quest to understand all of the things that need to happen to help make it easy on your next of kin when you die.  Marsalis purchased a <a href="https://www.thenokbox.com/">NOK Box</a> which is an organization system that helps you get your affairs in order regardless of your age.  While working on her box, she realized that she needed expert advice before making some decisions.  This need for advice turned into a series of YouTube Videos called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZty3OZPNOdo5c85cS0Lnpw5D5QO6TjAQ">Get Ready, Get Set, Live!</a></p><p>This audio clip is an excerpt from a video interview with <a href="https://www.akinsadams.com/">Attorney Bart Adams</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Bart Adams - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After the death of a family member in November, show host Marsalis went on a quest to understand all of the things that need to happen to help make it easy on your next of kin when you die.  Marsalis purchased a <a href="https://www.thenokbox.com/">NOK Box</a> which is an organization system that helps you get your affairs in order regardless of your age.  While working on her box, she realized that she needed expert advice before making some decisions.  This need for advice turned into a series of YouTube Videos called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZty3OZPNOdo5c85cS0Lnpw5D5QO6TjAQ">Get Ready, Get Set, Live!</a></p><p>This audio clip is an excerpt from a video interview with <a href="https://www.akinsadams.com/">Attorney Bart Adams</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Attorney Bart Adams Discusses Wills and Minors</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Heard it On The Shark, you&apos;ll hear an excerpt of an interview that Melinda did with local Tippah County Attorney, Bart Adams.  Melinda and Bart discuss the need for a will for parents with minor children.  The excerpt is part of a YouTube Video series called Ready, Set, Live.  (link listed in the show notes)</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Heard it On The Shark, you&apos;ll hear an excerpt of an interview that Melinda did with local Tippah County Attorney, Bart Adams.  Melinda and Bart discuss the need for a will for parents with minor children.  The excerpt is part of a YouTube Video series called Ready, Set, Live.  (link listed in the show notes)</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Clark Richey - EMMY Nominations</title>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (emmy, movie, awards, history, small town, mississippi, natas, tallahatchie)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.southeastemmy.com/">Learn more about the NATAS Southeast Chapter and the Emmy awards</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Clark Richey - EMMY Nominations</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Six Shooter Studio owner, Clark Richey, has been nominated for two Emmys, writer and director of Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis.  Clark stopped in to talk about the upcoming awards ceremony</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Bonus: Garry Burnside and Luther Dickinson</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.nmallstars.com/">North Mississippi Allstars </a></p><p><a href="https://www.lutherdickinson.com/">Luther</a></p><p><a href="https://garryburnsidemusic.com/">Garry</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ripleymsmainstreet.com/events">Burnside Music Festival</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Jun 2024 19:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Luther Dickinson - Guest, Garry Burnside - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/bonus-garry-burnside-and-luther-dickinson-KWY_Ju2F</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.nmallstars.com/">North Mississippi Allstars </a></p><p><a href="https://www.lutherdickinson.com/">Luther</a></p><p><a href="https://garryburnsidemusic.com/">Garry</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ripleymsmainstreet.com/events">Burnside Music Festival</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Bonus: Garry Burnside and Luther Dickinson</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this bonus episode, Melinda gets to chat with Garry Burnside and North Mississippi Allstars lead guitar, Luther Dickinson.  Luther made time to add his considerable talent and fame to the all star lineup at the June 8th Burnside Music Festival in Ripley, MS (2024).  In this interview, the two old friends chat about their years as musicians together and give us an idea of what we can expect to hear June 8th.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this bonus episode, Melinda gets to chat with Garry Burnside and North Mississippi Allstars lead guitar, Luther Dickinson.  Luther made time to add his considerable talent and fame to the all star lineup at the June 8th Burnside Music Festival in Ripley, MS (2024).  In this interview, the two old friends chat about their years as musicians together and give us an idea of what we can expect to hear June 8th.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Benton County Farmers Market | Ashland | MS</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Farmers Market Director, Janet Jones stops by to chat with Melinda about all of the goodies you can find at the Benton County Farmers Market on the courthouse square every Wednesday (June - October) 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  

 

 
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      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Janet Jones - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <itunes:title>Benton County Farmers Market | Ashland | MS</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Farmers Market Director, Janet Jones stops by to chat with Melinda about all of the goodies you can find at the Benton County Farmers Market on the courthouse square every Wednesday (June - October) in Ashland, MS.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Farmers Market Director, Janet Jones stops by to chat with Melinda about all of the goodies you can find at the Benton County Farmers Market on the courthouse square every Wednesday (June - October) in Ashland, MS.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ripley, MS will host the Burnside Music Festival on Saturday, June 6.  Melinda chats with Ripley Main Street Director, Elizabeth Behm and festival headliner, Garry Burnside about what visitors can expect that day.   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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      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Garry Burnside - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Elizabeth Behm - Guest)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[Classy Sass Treats is a new candy store, bakery and breakfast and lunch counter in Ripley, MS.  Owner Brandon Ross stops by Sun Bear Studio to talk to Melinda about what's offered at his quaint corner store on Main Street.   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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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Brandon Ross - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Clark Richey - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Melinda talks with Mt. Zion Quilters Myra Hill McKee and Grace Hill Robertson.  The two sisters from Falkner, MS talk about the quilting circle first implemented by their grandmothers and great aunts.  They talk about reviving the circle and invite others to join in on the fun.   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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      <pubDate>Tue, 7 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Myra Hill McKee - Guest, Grace Hill Robertson - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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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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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Russ Elam - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[There are lots of great things happening at the Pontotoc Farmers Market.  Pontotoc lies at the halfway point of the beautiful Tanglefoot bicycle trail and a wonderful tourist trade has grown up in downtown Pontotoc as the trail grows in popularity.  In this episode, you'll hear from Farmers Market Director Julia McDowell about when you can visit the market and what you'll find.     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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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Julia McDowell - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[Band Director, Bernard Hatch, stops by Sun Bear Studio to invite us all to the Ripley Band Program's annual live auction.  This year's auction will be held on Friday, April 26 at 6:30 at the RHS Band Hall.  Listeners are invited to donate an item and then bid on two or three others to help the band raise money to buy much needed school owned instruments like tubas and bass drums.   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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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Bernard Hatch - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Ripley Main Street Association</p><p>Facebook and Instagram: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RipleyMainSt">Ripley Main St</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ripleymsmainstreet.com/">Ripley Main Street Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ripleymsmainstreet.com/events">Belle Marche details</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Elizabeth Behm - Guest, Angie Tidwell - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/belle-marche-on-main-street-in-ripley-ms-CFyrjB0y</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ripley Main Street Association</p><p>Facebook and Instagram: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RipleyMainSt">Ripley Main St</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ripleymsmainstreet.com/">Ripley Main Street Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ripleymsmainstreet.com/events">Belle Marche details</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Belle Marche on Main Street in Ripley, MS</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Heard it on The Shark, Melinda talks with Ripley Main Street director Elizabeth Behm and event coordinator, Angie Tidwell about the upcoming Parisian Popup event, Belle Marche taking place on Main Street in Ripley, MS on April 20.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Heard it on The Shark, Melinda talks with Ripley Main Street director Elizabeth Behm and event coordinator, Angie Tidwell about the upcoming Parisian Popup event, Belle Marche taking place on Main Street in Ripley, MS on April 20.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>The Golden Bee on Main</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>There is a great new event venue in Ripley, MS.  The Golden Bee on Main, located on the west side of the courthouse square, is a beautiful new event space that is available for rent for  your next birthday party, reunion, wedding, prom, or banquet!! </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenbeeonmain">Check them out on Facebook</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy - Guest, Cheryl Bass - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/the-golden-bee-on-main-WLHcERRL</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a great new event venue in Ripley, MS.  The Golden Bee on Main, located on the west side of the courthouse square, is a beautiful new event space that is available for rent for  your next birthday party, reunion, wedding, prom, or banquet!! </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenbeeonmain">Check them out on Facebook</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Melinda chats with friends Joyce Graddy and Cheryl Bass about their new venture, a beautiful event venue on Main Street in Ripley, Mississippi called The Golden Bee on Main.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Suzy Bowman - Junior Achievement</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Suzy Bowman is serving at the first ever director of Mississippi programming at <a href="https://jamemphis.org/">Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South</a>.  In her role at the non-profit, Ms. Bowman will work to create partnership with businesses and community leaders who will help JA achieve their mission of making sure that every student is world-ready.  Prior to joining Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Bowman served as the Northeast MS ecosystem coordinator for Accelerate MS and as a career coach for Union County Schools.  In today's episode, Suzy stops by Sun Bear Studio to let us know how we can get involved!</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Suzy Bowman - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/suzy-bowman-junior-achievement-4p4MFBlj</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Suzy Bowman is serving at the first ever director of Mississippi programming at <a href="https://jamemphis.org/">Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South</a>.  In her role at the non-profit, Ms. Bowman will work to create partnership with businesses and community leaders who will help JA achieve their mission of making sure that every student is world-ready.  Prior to joining Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South, Bowman served as the Northeast MS ecosystem coordinator for Accelerate MS and as a career coach for Union County Schools.  In today's episode, Suzy stops by Sun Bear Studio to let us know how we can get involved!</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>KC Grist is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross North Mississippi Chapter.  In this interview she talks about an upcoming (March 25-30, 2024) fundraising event happening in North Mississippi.  Restaurants across the state will donate a percentage of the money they make during all or part of March 25-20 to the Red Cross.  All YOU have to do to help the cause is find a participating restaurant in your area and EAT OUT March 25-30.  You can also find a great, dining related, online auction at the website linked below:</p><p><a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/about-us/news-events/events/dining-for-disaster-relief.html">Dining For Disaster Relief</a></p><p>kc.grist@redcross.org</p><p>662-321-8899</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (KC Grist - Guest, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/the-american-red-cross-achKkHA5</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>KC Grist is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross North Mississippi Chapter.  In this interview she talks about an upcoming (March 25-30, 2024) fundraising event happening in North Mississippi.  Restaurants across the state will donate a percentage of the money they make during all or part of March 25-20 to the Red Cross.  All YOU have to do to help the cause is find a participating restaurant in your area and EAT OUT March 25-30.  You can also find a great, dining related, online auction at the website linked below:</p><p><a href="https://www.redcross.org/local/al-ms/about-us/news-events/events/dining-for-disaster-relief.html">Dining For Disaster Relief</a></p><p>kc.grist@redcross.org</p><p>662-321-8899</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Lance Evans is the superintendent of the New Albany School District.  Late in 2023, Dr. Evans was hired by the Mississippi Department of Education to become Superintendent of Schools for the state of Mississippi.  In the state of Mississippi, must not only be hired by MDE but must also be approved by the legislature.  If approved, Dr. Evans will assume command of the department on July 1.  Melinda sat down with Dr. Evans to discuss his successes in New Albany and his plans for Mississippi's schools.  Part 1 of this interview was released March 5.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Dr. Lance Evans - Guest)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Lance Evans is the superintendent of the New Albany School District.  Late in 2023, Dr. Evans was hired by the Mississippi Department of Education to become Superintendent of Schools for the state of Mississippi.  In the state of Mississippi, must not only be hired by MDE but must also be approved by the legislature.  If approved, Dr. Evans will assume command of the department on July 1.  Melinda sat down with Dr. Evans to discuss his successes in New Albany and his plans for Mississippi's schools.  Part 1 of this interview was released March 5.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Dr. Lance Evans - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>MS&apos;s State Superintendent of Education - Dr. Lance Evans - Part 1</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Massage Therapist, Lady Karen Wilcox. Lady Karen is the resident Massage Therapist for the Tippah County Wellness Center and also has a private practice in Tiplersville. She even sets up monthly at the First Monday Trade Days. Lady Karen lets listeners know that you don't have to have a membership at the Tippah County Wellness Center to get a massage. Simply call or text 727-409-5893 to schedule your appointment. Listeners can also follow LadyKaren's Holistic Alternatives, click the QR Code, and book an appointment through the online booking system. Lady Karen specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Chair Massage, and Foot Detox through Reflexology. At the Wellness Center, her focus is on Sports Massage, Hand and Foot Reflexology, and Deep Tissue Massage. Clients can choose massage times from 15-minute to 90-minute massages.  </p><p>If you are ready to do something for yourself to help de-stress and refresh, contact Lady Karen Wilcox and start being a bit more relaxed today. Tell her you heard about her on Heard It on The Shark and get $10 off for the month of March. What a bargain!! <strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Massage Therapist, Lady Karen Wilcox. Lady Karen is the resident Massage Therapist for the Tippah County Wellness Center and also has a private practice in Tiplersville. She even sets up monthly at the First Monday Trade Days. Lady Karen lets listeners know that you don't have to have a membership at the Tippah County Wellness Center to get a massage. Simply call or text 727-409-5893 to schedule your appointment. Listeners can also follow LadyKaren's Holistic Alternatives, click the QR Code, and book an appointment through the online booking system. Lady Karen specializes in Deep Tissue Massage, Chair Massage, and Foot Detox through Reflexology. At the Wellness Center, her focus is on Sports Massage, Hand and Foot Reflexology, and Deep Tissue Massage. Clients can choose massage times from 15-minute to 90-minute massages.  </p><p>If you are ready to do something for yourself to help de-stress and refresh, contact Lady Karen Wilcox and start being a bit more relaxed today. Tell her you heard about her on Heard It on The Shark and get $10 off for the month of March. What a bargain!! <strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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If you are ready to do something for yourself to help de-stress and refresh, contact Lady Karen Wilcox and start being a bit more relaxed today. Tell her you heard about her on Heard It on The Shark and get $10 off for the month of March. What a bargain!! </itunes:summary>
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If you are ready to do something for yourself to help de-stress and refresh, contact Lady Karen Wilcox and start being a bit more relaxed today. Tell her you heard about her on Heard It on The Shark and get $10 off for the month of March. What a bargain!! </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda talks with Lanell Coln, Director of the Sharing Hearts organization in Corinth, MS.</p><p>Started in 2007, Sharing Hearts is a free senior care day service and ministry serving the Corinth community as a daycare program for adults who have Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Parkinson's, and other forms of disability. The hope of the ministry is to love and care for those special adults while giving them the opportunity for socialization and to also provide a “break” for their long-term caregivers while giving the caregivers a built-in support group.  </p><p>The group meets each week on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at First Baptist Church in Corinth (501 Main Street, Corinth). Activities of the program include crafts, light exercise, music, devotionals, and a rousting game of balloon volleyball which is the highlight of most days! Snacks and a noon meal are also provided.</p><p>The program is run completely through tax-deductible donations. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, contact the director, Lanell Coln, or mail your donation to the First Baptist Church of Corinth with a memo that it is for the Sharing Hearts program. Checks should be made out to Sharing Hearts.  </p><p>If you have a loved one who you believe could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to serve, contact Lanell Coln (662.212.2303). For more information about the program, follow “Sharing Hearts Adult Day Care” on Facebook. <strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda talks with Lanell Coln, Director of the Sharing Hearts organization in Corinth, MS.</p><p>Started in 2007, Sharing Hearts is a free senior care day service and ministry serving the Corinth community as a daycare program for adults who have Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Parkinson's, and other forms of disability. The hope of the ministry is to love and care for those special adults while giving them the opportunity for socialization and to also provide a “break” for their long-term caregivers while giving the caregivers a built-in support group.  </p><p>The group meets each week on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at First Baptist Church in Corinth (501 Main Street, Corinth). Activities of the program include crafts, light exercise, music, devotionals, and a rousting game of balloon volleyball which is the highlight of most days! Snacks and a noon meal are also provided.</p><p>The program is run completely through tax-deductible donations. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, contact the director, Lanell Coln, or mail your donation to the First Baptist Church of Corinth with a memo that it is for the Sharing Hearts program. Checks should be made out to Sharing Hearts.  </p><p>If you have a loved one who you believe could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to serve, contact Lanell Coln (662.212.2303). For more information about the program, follow “Sharing Hearts Adult Day Care” on Facebook. <strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Show Host Melinda talks with Lanell Coln, Director of the Sharing Hearts organization in Corinth, MS.
Started in 2007, Sharing Hearts is a free senior care day service and ministry serving the Corinth community as a daycare program for adults who have Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Parkinson&apos;s, and other forms of disability. The hope of the ministry is to love and care for those special adults while giving them the opportunity for socialization and to also provide a “break” for their long-term caregivers while giving the caregivers a built-in support group. 
The group meets each week on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at First Baptist Church in Corinth (501 Main Street, Corinth). Activities of the program include crafts, light exercise, music, devotionals, and a rousting game of balloon volleyball which is the highlight of most days! Snacks and a noon meal are also provided.
The program is run completely through tax-deductible donations. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, contact the director, Lanell Coln, or mail your donation to the First Baptist Church of Corinth with a memo that it is for the Sharing Hearts program. Checks should be made out to Sharing Hearts. 
If you have a loved one who you believe could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to serve, contact Lanell Coln (662.212.2303). For more information about the program, follow “Sharing Hearts Adult Day Care” on Facebook. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Show Host Melinda talks with Lanell Coln, Director of the Sharing Hearts organization in Corinth, MS.
Started in 2007, Sharing Hearts is a free senior care day service and ministry serving the Corinth community as a daycare program for adults who have Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Parkinson&apos;s, and other forms of disability. The hope of the ministry is to love and care for those special adults while giving them the opportunity for socialization and to also provide a “break” for their long-term caregivers while giving the caregivers a built-in support group. 
The group meets each week on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at First Baptist Church in Corinth (501 Main Street, Corinth). Activities of the program include crafts, light exercise, music, devotionals, and a rousting game of balloon volleyball which is the highlight of most days! Snacks and a noon meal are also provided.
The program is run completely through tax-deductible donations. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, contact the director, Lanell Coln, or mail your donation to the First Baptist Church of Corinth with a memo that it is for the Sharing Hearts program. Checks should be made out to Sharing Hearts. 
If you have a loved one who you believe could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to serve, contact Lanell Coln (662.212.2303). For more information about the program, follow “Sharing Hearts Adult Day Care” on Facebook. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with her favorite husband, Shark 102.3 co-owner and Sun Bear Studio Guru, Chris Marsalis. In this interview, Melinda and Chris discuss the force behind creating Sun Bear Studio and their passion for offering live music opportunities to the area. Chris details how the dream became reality and Sun Bear Studio has morphed into a space for live on-air performances, an interview recording space, as well as a place where musicians can afford to bring their musical hopes to life. Chris talks about the musicians who have recorded in Sun Bear Studio. Included in the interview are some of the stories behind the recordings.  </p><p>If you or anyone you know is interested in recording music or family stories, got to "sunbear-studio.com/" or contact Chris Marsalis at Sun Bear Studio by calling 662-837-1203.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/talking-true-crime-with-christy-mcbrayer-fm38U_ZB</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Byron Lopez, a senior at Pine Grove High School as well as a team member at The Shark 102.3. Byron is multi-talented but primarily works with the social media postings and monitoring community events announced on the Community Calendar updates each Tuesday and Thursday 4 p.m. In addition to finishing his senior year, Byron is also currently serving as the FFA Officer Coordinator at Pine Grove Chapter. He credits many of the leadership opportunities and experiences he has had through FFA as great preparation for the job he is doing now, especially on the communication end of things.  </p><p>National FFA Week is recognized February 18-24 and it is a time to celebrate the chapter's overall achievements as well as highlight many of the cool things they do in the school and local community. This year, the FFA annual school-wide service project is a canned food drive with all donations going to the Food Bank at the Tippah County-based Good Samaritan Center. The Pine Grove FFA Chapter Officers will also conduct a service project geared toward the residents at Diversicare, a local nursing home. The officers will create and deliver care packages for the residents and each package includes lotion, lip care products, comfy socks, and a Word Search activity book. In addition to these service projects, FFA leads many fun events and fundraisers for the school.  </p><p>Students as young as 8 years old or third grade can join FFA and can continue in FFA even after graduating high school. There are many leadership opportunities for members through their school years. Because of his experience in FFA and the leadership opportunities he has gained, Byron even plans to run for a state officer position later this spring. He also plans to be a part of the collegiate chapter of FFA at Mississippi State University when he starts attending there this fall.</p><p>Any listener who would like to donate to either of this year's service projects may take Word Search puzzle books, new packages of adult-sized socks, or canned non-perishable food to Pine Grove School or drop items off at The Shark 102.3 and JC Media office on the north side of The Square in Ripley.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Byron Lopez, a senior at Pine Grove High School as well as a team member at The Shark 102.3. Byron is multi-talented but primarily works with the social media postings and monitoring community events announced on the Community Calendar updates each Tuesday and Thursday 4 p.m. In addition to finishing his senior year, Byron is also currently serving as the FFA Officer Coordinator at Pine Grove Chapter. He credits many of the leadership opportunities and experiences he has had through FFA as great preparation for the job he is doing now, especially on the communication end of things.  </p><p>National FFA Week is recognized February 18-24 and it is a time to celebrate the chapter's overall achievements as well as highlight many of the cool things they do in the school and local community. This year, the FFA annual school-wide service project is a canned food drive with all donations going to the Food Bank at the Tippah County-based Good Samaritan Center. The Pine Grove FFA Chapter Officers will also conduct a service project geared toward the residents at Diversicare, a local nursing home. The officers will create and deliver care packages for the residents and each package includes lotion, lip care products, comfy socks, and a Word Search activity book. In addition to these service projects, FFA leads many fun events and fundraisers for the school.  </p><p>Students as young as 8 years old or third grade can join FFA and can continue in FFA even after graduating high school. There are many leadership opportunities for members through their school years. Because of his experience in FFA and the leadership opportunities he has gained, Byron even plans to run for a state officer position later this spring. He also plans to be a part of the collegiate chapter of FFA at Mississippi State University when he starts attending there this fall.</p><p>Any listener who would like to donate to either of this year's service projects may take Word Search puzzle books, new packages of adult-sized socks, or canned non-perishable food to Pine Grove School or drop items off at The Shark 102.3 and JC Media office on the north side of The Square in Ripley.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Melinda talks with Byron Lopez, a senior at Pine Grove High School as well as a team member at The Shark 102.3. Byron is multi-talented but primarily works with the social media postings and monitoring community events announced on the Community Calendar updates each Tuesday and Thursday 4 p.m. In addition to finishing his senior year, Byron is also currently serving as the FFA Officer Coordinator at Pine Grove Chapter. He credits many of the leadership opportunities and experiences he has had through FFA as great preparation for the job he is doing now, especially on the communication end of things. 
National FFA Week is recognized February 18-24 and it is a time to celebrate the chapter&apos;s overall achievements as well as highlight many of the cool things they do in the school and local community. This year, the FFA annual school-wide service project is a canned food drive with all donations going to the Food Bank at the Tippah County-based Good Samaritan Center. The Pine Grove FFA Chapter Officers will also conduct a service project geared toward the residents at Diversicare, a local nursing home. The officers will create and deliver care packages for the residents and each package includes lotion, lip care products, comfy socks, and a Word Search activity book. In addition to these service projects, FFA leads many fun events and fundraisers for the school. 
Students as young as 8 years old or third grade can join FFA and can continue in FFA even after graduating high school. There are many leadership opportunities for members through their school years. Because of his experience in FFA and the leadership opportunities he has gained, Byron even plans to run for a state officer position later this spring. He also plans to be a part of the collegiate chapter of FFA at Mississippi State University when he starts attending there this fall.
Any listener who would like to donate to either of this year&apos;s service projects may take Word Search puzzle books, new packages of adult-sized socks, or canned non-perishable food to Pine Grove School or drop items off at The Shark 102.3 and JC Media office on the north side of The Square in Ripley.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Melinda talks with Byron Lopez, a senior at Pine Grove High School as well as a team member at The Shark 102.3. Byron is multi-talented but primarily works with the social media postings and monitoring community events announced on the Community Calendar updates each Tuesday and Thursday 4 p.m. In addition to finishing his senior year, Byron is also currently serving as the FFA Officer Coordinator at Pine Grove Chapter. He credits many of the leadership opportunities and experiences he has had through FFA as great preparation for the job he is doing now, especially on the communication end of things. 
National FFA Week is recognized February 18-24 and it is a time to celebrate the chapter&apos;s overall achievements as well as highlight many of the cool things they do in the school and local community. This year, the FFA annual school-wide service project is a canned food drive with all donations going to the Food Bank at the Tippah County-based Good Samaritan Center. The Pine Grove FFA Chapter Officers will also conduct a service project geared toward the residents at Diversicare, a local nursing home. The officers will create and deliver care packages for the residents and each package includes lotion, lip care products, comfy socks, and a Word Search activity book. In addition to these service projects, FFA leads many fun events and fundraisers for the school. 
Students as young as 8 years old or third grade can join FFA and can continue in FFA even after graduating high school. There are many leadership opportunities for members through their school years. Because of his experience in FFA and the leadership opportunities he has gained, Byron even plans to run for a state officer position later this spring. He also plans to be a part of the collegiate chapter of FFA at Mississippi State University when he starts attending there this fall.
Any listener who would like to donate to either of this year&apos;s service projects may take Word Search puzzle books, new packages of adult-sized socks, or canned non-perishable food to Pine Grove School or drop items off at The Shark 102.3 and JC Media office on the north side of The Square in Ripley.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Melinda sits down with Hawaiian Steel Guitarist Geri Valdriz during his visit in Ripley, MS. Listen to Geri's journey from Family Court Judge to Steel Guitarist to Radio DJ in Maui, Hawai'i.  During their interview, Geri Valdriz gives his perspective of having a hard time during his initial visits to Ripley, MS because he was amazed at how much people here talked. He explains that he came to realize that the constant communication was the basis for connection to establish "ties" to each other. He says he learned to slow down and listen to what was really being said. In Hawai'i, there are also many small communities where most of the people are kin to the others or have long-term friendships so he was able to understand that need for connection.  An attorney by profession, Geri also served as a Family Court Judge for over 15 years. Upon retirement, Geri began to refocus his attention on more artistic adventures and learned to play the Steel Guitar.  As a Hawai'ian Steel Guitarist, Geri has had many opportunities to play with musicians in Memphis, TN as well as all over Hawai'i. Most listeners will not know that the steel guitar and the concept of playing a slide guitar actually originated in Hawai'i in the 1800's before it crossed over to America and later, the world. Geri also spends much of his time as a DJ on KMNO 91.7 FM, a non-profit radio station where he hosts a radio show every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. called Hawai'ian Steel. The show features guests, musicians, Hawai'ian steel guitar music, and call-ins from listeners. Geri gives a fantastic interview and one listeners will enjoy. Give it a listen and then stream Geri's Tuesday night show from the following website.</p><p>To enjoy the music of the islands, go to "manaoradio.com" every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. for the KMNO 91.7 FM show, Hawai'ian Steel with host, Geri Vadriz.<strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Melinda sits down with Hawaiian Steel Guitarist Geri Valdriz during his visit in Ripley, MS. Listen to Geri's journey from Family Court Judge to Steel Guitarist to Radio DJ in Maui, Hawai'i.  During their interview, Geri Valdriz gives his perspective of having a hard time during his initial visits to Ripley, MS because he was amazed at how much people here talked. He explains that he came to realize that the constant communication was the basis for connection to establish "ties" to each other. He says he learned to slow down and listen to what was really being said. In Hawai'i, there are also many small communities where most of the people are kin to the others or have long-term friendships so he was able to understand that need for connection.  An attorney by profession, Geri also served as a Family Court Judge for over 15 years. Upon retirement, Geri began to refocus his attention on more artistic adventures and learned to play the Steel Guitar.  As a Hawai'ian Steel Guitarist, Geri has had many opportunities to play with musicians in Memphis, TN as well as all over Hawai'i. Most listeners will not know that the steel guitar and the concept of playing a slide guitar actually originated in Hawai'i in the 1800's before it crossed over to America and later, the world. Geri also spends much of his time as a DJ on KMNO 91.7 FM, a non-profit radio station where he hosts a radio show every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. called Hawai'ian Steel. The show features guests, musicians, Hawai'ian steel guitar music, and call-ins from listeners. Geri gives a fantastic interview and one listeners will enjoy. Give it a listen and then stream Geri's Tuesday night show from the following website.</p><p>To enjoy the music of the islands, go to "manaoradio.com" every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. for the KMNO 91.7 FM show, Hawai'ian Steel with host, Geri Vadriz.<strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda sits down with Austin Bell, owner of Corinth Gaming Center and Video Game Corner as well as the Event Organizer for Corinth Comic Con. The Corinth Comic Con event will be held January 20th beginning at 10 a.m. at the Crossroads Arena in Corinth, MS.  </p><p>Throughout the interview, Austin discusses how Corinth Comic Con is ultimately a pop culture convention and community event where families come together to enjoy everything from superheroes to video games. There is even a large Cos-Play contest where all ages can dress up as their favorite Disney princess, Comic Superhero, or even their favorite cartoon character. Last year, more than 100 people participated in the Cos-Play contest.  </p><p>This year's event is the 4th annual Corinth Comic Con event and Austin shares how the vendors, activities, attendance, and special guest appearance continue to grow each year. This year, a few of the Special Guests include Scott Innes (Voice of Scooby Doo), Mark Dodson (Voice of Gremlins & Salacious Crumb in Star Wars), and Sonny Strait (Voice of Krillin in Dragonball Z and more). If you are into Comics, Cos-Play, or just fun in general, this is an event you don't want to miss!</p><p>For more information or to get tickets, follow Corinth Comic Con on Facebook or Instagram or go to the "corinthcomiccon.com" website. Tickets are $15 at the door on the day of the event. Tickets may be purchased prior to the event for $12 (cash only) at Video Game Corner or Corinth Gaming Center.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda sits down with Austin Bell, owner of Corinth Gaming Center and Video Game Corner as well as the Event Organizer for Corinth Comic Con. The Corinth Comic Con event will be held January 20th beginning at 10 a.m. at the Crossroads Arena in Corinth, MS.  </p><p>Throughout the interview, Austin discusses how Corinth Comic Con is ultimately a pop culture convention and community event where families come together to enjoy everything from superheroes to video games. There is even a large Cos-Play contest where all ages can dress up as their favorite Disney princess, Comic Superhero, or even their favorite cartoon character. Last year, more than 100 people participated in the Cos-Play contest.  </p><p>This year's event is the 4th annual Corinth Comic Con event and Austin shares how the vendors, activities, attendance, and special guest appearance continue to grow each year. This year, a few of the Special Guests include Scott Innes (Voice of Scooby Doo), Mark Dodson (Voice of Gremlins & Salacious Crumb in Star Wars), and Sonny Strait (Voice of Krillin in Dragonball Z and more). If you are into Comics, Cos-Play, or just fun in general, this is an event you don't want to miss!</p><p>For more information or to get tickets, follow Corinth Comic Con on Facebook or Instagram or go to the "corinthcomiccon.com" website. Tickets are $15 at the door on the day of the event. Tickets may be purchased prior to the event for $12 (cash only) at Video Game Corner or Corinth Gaming Center.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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For more information or to get tickets, follow Corinth Comic Con on Facebook or Instagram or go to the &quot;corinthcomiccon.com&quot; website. Tickets are $15 at the door on the day of the event. Tickets may be purchased prior to the event for $12 (cash only) at Video Game Corner or Corinth Gaming Center.</itunes:summary>
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Throughout the interview, Austin discusses how Corinth Comic Con is ultimately a pop culture convention and community event where families come together to enjoy everything from superheroes to video games. There is even a large Cos-Play contest where all ages can dress up as their favorite Disney princess, Comic Superhero, or even their favorite cartoon character. Last year, more than 100 people participated in the Cos-Play contest. 
This year&apos;s event is the 4th annual Corinth Comic Con event and Austin shares how the vendors, activities, attendance, and special guest appearance continue to grow each year. This year, a few of the Special Guests include Scott Innes (Voice of Scooby Doo), Mark Dodson (Voice of Gremlins &amp; Salacious Crumb in Star Wars), and Sonny Strait (Voice of Krillin in Dragonball Z and more). If you are into Comics, Cos-Play, or just fun in general, this is an event you don&apos;t want to miss!
For more information or to get tickets, follow Corinth Comic Con on Facebook or Instagram or go to the &quot;corinthcomiccon.com&quot; website. Tickets are $15 at the door on the day of the event. Tickets may be purchased prior to the event for $12 (cash only) at Video Game Corner or Corinth Gaming Center.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Constance Crayton with Breaking Ground Ministries, a program of the New World Ministry Church led by Anthony Johnson. This ministry provides a safe shelter for women who have fallen on hard times and need some assistance. Located in Blue Mountain, MS, the program provides educational opportunities for the ladies as well as spiritual guidance. This program is supported through donations and all donations are welcome - monetary as well as supplies or other type items. All donations go toward helping these women get back on their feet.</p><p>Those who want to volunteer, make a donation, or need shelter should contact Anthony Johnson at 662-538-8915 or his wife, Mattie Johnson at 662-266-8195, or Constance Crayton at 662-507-8503. </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Constance Crayton with Breaking Ground Ministries, a program of the New World Ministry Church led by Anthony Johnson. This ministry provides a safe shelter for women who have fallen on hard times and need some assistance. Located in Blue Mountain, MS, the program provides educational opportunities for the ladies as well as spiritual guidance. This program is supported through donations and all donations are welcome - monetary as well as supplies or other type items. All donations go toward helping these women get back on their feet.</p><p>Those who want to volunteer, make a donation, or need shelter should contact Anthony Johnson at 662-538-8915 or his wife, Mattie Johnson at 662-266-8195, or Constance Crayton at 662-507-8503. </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this first episode of 2024, Melinda interviews Christina Sloan, the North Mississippi Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist, and Ken Kerr, the Volunteer Recruitment Specialist.  In this interview, Christina talks about to specific types of disasters that devastate families - house fires and tornadoes. Christina offers three pieces of advice on how to avoid a house fire and Ken gives information on how volunteers can give aid to those who have experienced a house fire. Christina and Ken each also give insight into disaster relief efforts provided by both professionals and volunteers following a tornado.  </p><p>Anyone interested in becoming a disaster volunteer with the American Red Cross should go to "redcross.org". That website provides all the information needed to take the first step toward becoming an volunteer.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/the-american-red-cross-disaster-relief-program-9D9UyolD</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this first episode of 2024, Melinda interviews Christina Sloan, the North Mississippi Red Cross Disaster Program Specialist, and Ken Kerr, the Volunteer Recruitment Specialist.  In this interview, Christina talks about to specific types of disasters that devastate families - house fires and tornadoes. Christina offers three pieces of advice on how to avoid a house fire and Ken gives information on how volunteers can give aid to those who have experienced a house fire. Christina and Ken each also give insight into disaster relief efforts provided by both professionals and volunteers following a tornado.  </p><p>Anyone interested in becoming a disaster volunteer with the American Red Cross should go to "redcross.org". That website provides all the information needed to take the first step toward becoming an volunteer.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Packing up all the holiday decorations is always a task - and not nearly as fun as putting it all out. However, packing up all the holiday décor helps create a clean slate and a fresh start for the New Year!</p><p>In this last episode for 2023, Melinda talks with Beth Benson about tips how to decide what to keep, what needs to be repurposed, donated, or discarded, and what you might need for next year. One great tip was to use smaller boxes and maybe pack things away room by room instead of all together in large boxes. Label the boxes for ease in finding what you want to display. This episode is filled with great tips for organizing and putting away all your holiday treasures and planning next year's holiday décor. And when people ask you how you got all this helpful information, tell the you Heard It on The Shark!  </p><p>Thank you for listening, for downloading, and for sharing this podcast.</p><p>Merry Christmas, Listeners, and have a very Happy New Year!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/packing-up-the-holidays-with-beth-benson-n5bHf5RC</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Packing up all the holiday decorations is always a task - and not nearly as fun as putting it all out. However, packing up all the holiday décor helps create a clean slate and a fresh start for the New Year!</p><p>In this last episode for 2023, Melinda talks with Beth Benson about tips how to decide what to keep, what needs to be repurposed, donated, or discarded, and what you might need for next year. One great tip was to use smaller boxes and maybe pack things away room by room instead of all together in large boxes. Label the boxes for ease in finding what you want to display. This episode is filled with great tips for organizing and putting away all your holiday treasures and planning next year's holiday décor. And when people ask you how you got all this helpful information, tell the you Heard It on The Shark!  </p><p>Thank you for listening, for downloading, and for sharing this podcast.</p><p>Merry Christmas, Listeners, and have a very Happy New Year!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Packing up all the holiday decorations is always a task - and not nearly as fun as putting it all out. However, packing up all the holiday décor helps create a clean slate and a fresh start for the New Year!
In this last episode for 2023, Melinda talks with Beth Benson about tips how to decide what to keep, what needs to be repurposed, donated, or discarded, and what you might need for next year. One great tip was to use smaller boxes and maybe pack things away room by room instead of all together in large boxes. Label the boxes for ease in finding what you want to display. This episode is filled with great tips for organizing and putting away all your holiday treasures and planning next year&apos;s holiday décor. And when people ask you how you got all this helpful information, tell the you Heard It on The Shark! 
Thank you for listening, for downloading, and for sharing this podcast.
Merry Christmas, Listeners, and have a very Happy New Year!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Packing up all the holiday decorations is always a task - and not nearly as fun as putting it all out. However, packing up all the holiday décor helps create a clean slate and a fresh start for the New Year!
In this last episode for 2023, Melinda talks with Beth Benson about tips how to decide what to keep, what needs to be repurposed, donated, or discarded, and what you might need for next year. One great tip was to use smaller boxes and maybe pack things away room by room instead of all together in large boxes. Label the boxes for ease in finding what you want to display. This episode is filled with great tips for organizing and putting away all your holiday treasures and planning next year&apos;s holiday décor. And when people ask you how you got all this helpful information, tell the you Heard It on The Shark! 
Thank you for listening, for downloading, and for sharing this podcast.
Merry Christmas, Listeners, and have a very Happy New Year!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Holiday gatherings are happening all through this month so Melinda sat down to talk cocktails with Will Vance, who with his wife, Dawn, owns Jefferson St. Tap Room on The Square in downtown Ripley. With a laid-back vibe, live music, good food, and great drinks, Jefferson St. Tap Room has a little something for everybody. In this episode, Will talks about the newest signature cocktail at JSTR, Rudolph's Night In, as well as three cocktails created just for Bourbon drinkers - Jingle Bell Smash, Christmas Kentucky Buck, and a Cinnamon Old-Fashioned.  Below, find the recipes for each drink and the recipes for the three Simple Syrups used in the cocktails.  All ingredient amounts are per drink.</p><p><strong>Simple Syrup</strong></p><p>  1 cup water</p><p>  1 cup white sugar</p><p>Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool slightly. </p><p>Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar and cool completely. Store simple syrup in the glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Rosemary Simple Syrup</strong></p><p>  1 cup water</p><p>  1 cup white sugar</p><p>  ¼ cup rosemary leaves</p><p>Combine water, sugar, and rosemary leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for at least 30 minutes.</p><p>Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove rosemary leaves; let cool.</p><p>Store simple syrup in the glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Cinnamon Simple Syrup</strong></p><p>  1 cup water</p><p>  1 cup white sugar</p><p>  4 Cinnamon Sticks</p><p>  ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (optional)</p><p>Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves completely.</p><p>Reduce the heat and add the cinnamon sticks. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours depending on the level of cinnamon desired. </p><p>Remove cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla extract. Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Rudolph’s Night In</strong></p><p>  4 oz. of Canada Dry Ginger Ale (or the Ginger Ale of your choice)</p><p>  ½ oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup</p><p>1 oz. Lemon Juice</p><p>  2 oz. Pomegranate Juice </p><p>  2 oz. Bacardi White Rum (or any white rum of your choice)</p><p>Stir all ingredients together and pour into a martini glass or other stemware.</p><p>To make drinks look a bit more festive, rim them and add a garnish! </p><p>For Rudolph’s Night In, crush peppermints into small pieces. Take a martini glass, wet the rim with lime juice, and dip it in the crushed peppermint. Hang a miniature candy cane from the rim or add it into the drink and prepare for oohs and aahs from your guests.</p><p><strong>Jingle Bell Smash</strong></p><p>  2 oz. Elijah Craig Small Batch (or the Bourbon of your choice)</p><p>  2 oz. Cranberry Juice</p><p>  1 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup</p><p>  1 oz. Lemon Juice</p><p>Stir all ingredients together and pour into a tumbler. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and/or a sprig of rosemary.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Christmas Kentucky Buck</strong></p><p>  2 oz. of Woodford Reserve or Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon (or the bourbon of your choice)</p><p>  1 oz. Lemon Juice</p><p>  1 oz. Simple Syrup</p><p>  2 oz. of Cranberry Juice</p><p>  2 oz. Club Soda</p><p>Stir all ingredients together and pour into a tumbler. Garnish with a mint leaf sprig.</p><p>** For a more pronounced mint flavor, muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of the glass before building the cocktail. </p><p><strong>To Muddle</strong> means to mash or crush the leaves, herbs, spices, or fruit so that the aroma and essence of it adds to the drink. Do not pulverize the item. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Cinnamon Old-Fashioned</strong></p><p>  1 thin Orange Slice</p><p>  2 oz. of Bourbon</p><p>  1 oz. of Simple Syrup</p><p>  Dash of Bitters</p><p>  ¼ cup of orange juice</p><p>  1-2 oz. of Cinnamon Simple Syrup</p><p>  Cinnamon Stick</p><p>Muddle the orange slice in the bottom of an Old-Fashioned glass. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Stir with the cinnamon stick and serve with the cinnamon stick as a flavorful garnish. </p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Holiday gatherings are happening all through this month so Melinda sat down to talk cocktails with Will Vance, who with his wife, Dawn, owns Jefferson St. Tap Room on The Square in downtown Ripley. With a laid-back vibe, live music, good food, and great drinks, Jefferson St. Tap Room has a little something for everybody. In this episode, Will talks about the newest signature cocktail at JSTR, Rudolph's Night In, as well as three cocktails created just for Bourbon drinkers - Jingle Bell Smash, Christmas Kentucky Buck, and a Cinnamon Old-Fashioned.  Below, find the recipes for each drink and the recipes for the three Simple Syrups used in the cocktails.  All ingredient amounts are per drink.</p><p><strong>Simple Syrup</strong></p><p>  1 cup water</p><p>  1 cup white sugar</p><p>Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool slightly. </p><p>Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar and cool completely. Store simple syrup in the glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Rosemary Simple Syrup</strong></p><p>  1 cup water</p><p>  1 cup white sugar</p><p>  ¼ cup rosemary leaves</p><p>Combine water, sugar, and rosemary leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for at least 30 minutes.</p><p>Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove rosemary leaves; let cool.</p><p>Store simple syrup in the glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Cinnamon Simple Syrup</strong></p><p>  1 cup water</p><p>  1 cup white sugar</p><p>  4 Cinnamon Sticks</p><p>  ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (optional)</p><p>Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves completely.</p><p>Reduce the heat and add the cinnamon sticks. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours depending on the level of cinnamon desired. </p><p>Remove cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla extract. Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Rudolph’s Night In</strong></p><p>  4 oz. of Canada Dry Ginger Ale (or the Ginger Ale of your choice)</p><p>  ½ oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup</p><p>1 oz. Lemon Juice</p><p>  2 oz. Pomegranate Juice </p><p>  2 oz. Bacardi White Rum (or any white rum of your choice)</p><p>Stir all ingredients together and pour into a martini glass or other stemware.</p><p>To make drinks look a bit more festive, rim them and add a garnish! </p><p>For Rudolph’s Night In, crush peppermints into small pieces. Take a martini glass, wet the rim with lime juice, and dip it in the crushed peppermint. Hang a miniature candy cane from the rim or add it into the drink and prepare for oohs and aahs from your guests.</p><p><strong>Jingle Bell Smash</strong></p><p>  2 oz. Elijah Craig Small Batch (or the Bourbon of your choice)</p><p>  2 oz. Cranberry Juice</p><p>  1 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup</p><p>  1 oz. Lemon Juice</p><p>Stir all ingredients together and pour into a tumbler. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and/or a sprig of rosemary.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Christmas Kentucky Buck</strong></p><p>  2 oz. of Woodford Reserve or Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon (or the bourbon of your choice)</p><p>  1 oz. Lemon Juice</p><p>  1 oz. Simple Syrup</p><p>  2 oz. of Cranberry Juice</p><p>  2 oz. Club Soda</p><p>Stir all ingredients together and pour into a tumbler. Garnish with a mint leaf sprig.</p><p>** For a more pronounced mint flavor, muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of the glass before building the cocktail. </p><p><strong>To Muddle</strong> means to mash or crush the leaves, herbs, spices, or fruit so that the aroma and essence of it adds to the drink. Do not pulverize the item. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Cinnamon Old-Fashioned</strong></p><p>  1 thin Orange Slice</p><p>  2 oz. of Bourbon</p><p>  1 oz. of Simple Syrup</p><p>  Dash of Bitters</p><p>  ¼ cup of orange juice</p><p>  1-2 oz. of Cinnamon Simple Syrup</p><p>  Cinnamon Stick</p><p>Muddle the orange slice in the bottom of an Old-Fashioned glass. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Stir with the cinnamon stick and serve with the cinnamon stick as a flavorful garnish. </p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Talking Holiday Cocktails with Will Vance - Cheers Y&apos;all!</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Holiday gatherings are happening all through this month so Melinda sat down to talk cocktails with Will Vance, who with his wife, Dawn, owns Jefferson St. Tap Room on The Square in downtown Ripley. With a laid-back vibe, live music, good food, and great drinks, Jefferson St. Tap Room has a little something for everybody. In this episode, Will talks about the newest signature cocktail at JSTR, Rudolph&apos;s Night In, as well as three cocktails created just for Bourbon drinkers - Jingle Bell Smash, Christmas Kentucky Buck, and a Cinnamon Old-Fashioned. Will gives recipes for each drink too so you can create delicious drinks at home. Below, find the recipes for each drink and the recipes for the three Simple Syrups used in the cocktails.  All ingredient amounts are per drink.

Simple Syrup
  1 cup water
  1 cup white sugar
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool slightly. 
Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar and cool completely. Store simple syrup in the glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Rosemary Simple Syrup
  1 cup water
  1 cup white sugar
  ¼ cup rosemary leaves
Combine water, sugar, and rosemary leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for at least 30 minutes.
Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove rosemary leaves; let cool.
Store simple syrup in the glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  1 cup water
  1 cup white sugar
  4 Cinnamon Sticks
  ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (optional)
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves completely. 
Reduce the heat and add the cinnamon sticks. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours depending on the level of cinnamon desired. 
Remove cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla extract. Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Rudolph’s Night In
  4 oz. of Canada Dry Ginger Ale (or the Ginger Ale of your choice)
  ½ oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
  1 oz. Lemon Juice
  2 oz. Pomegranate Juice 
  2 oz. Bacardi White Rum (or any white rum of your choice)
Stir all ingredients together and pour into a martini glass or other stemware.

To make drinks look a bit more festive, rim them and add a garnish!  
For Rudolph’s Night In, crush peppermints into small pieces. Take a martini glass, wet the rim with lime juice, and dip it in the crushed peppermint. Hang a miniature candy cane from the rim or add it into the drink and prepare for oohs and aahs from your guests.

Jingle Bell Smash
  2 oz. Elijah Craig Small Batch (or the Bourbon of your choice)
  2 oz. Cranberry Juice
  1 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
  1 oz. Lemon Juice
Stir all ingredients together and pour into a tumbler. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and/or a sprig of rosemary.

Christmas Kentucky Buck
  2 oz. of Woodford Reserve or Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon (or the bourbon of your choice)
  1 oz. Lemon Juice
  1 oz. Simple Syrup
  2 oz. of Cranberry Juice
  2 oz. Club Soda
Stir all ingredients together and pour into a tumbler. Garnish with a mint leaf sprig.
** For a more pronounced mint flavor, muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of the glass before building the cocktail. 
To Muddle means to mash or crush the leaves, herbs, spices, or fruit so that the aroma and essence of it adds to the drink. Do not pulverize the item. 


Cinnamon Old-Fashioned
  1 thin Orange Slice
  2 oz. of Bourbon
  1 oz. of Simple Syrup
  Dash of Bitters
  ¼ cup of orange juice
  1-2 oz. of Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  Cinnamon Stick
Muddle the orange slice in the bottom of an Old-Fashioned glass. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Stir with the cinnamon stick and serve with the cinnamon stick as a flavorful garnish. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Holiday gatherings are happening all through this month so Melinda sat down to talk cocktails with Will Vance, who with his wife, Dawn, owns Jefferson St. Tap Room on The Square in downtown Ripley. With a laid-back vibe, live music, good food, and great drinks, Jefferson St. Tap Room has a little something for everybody. In this episode, Will talks about the newest signature cocktail at JSTR, Rudolph&apos;s Night In, as well as three cocktails created just for Bourbon drinkers - Jingle Bell Smash, Christmas Kentucky Buck, and a Cinnamon Old-Fashioned. Will gives recipes for each drink too so you can create delicious drinks at home. Below, find the recipes for each drink and the recipes for the three Simple Syrups used in the cocktails.  All ingredient amounts are per drink.

Simple Syrup
  1 cup water
  1 cup white sugar
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool slightly. 
Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar and cool completely. Store simple syrup in the glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Rosemary Simple Syrup
  1 cup water
  1 cup white sugar
  ¼ cup rosemary leaves
Combine water, sugar, and rosemary leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for at least 30 minutes.
Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar through a mesh strainer to remove rosemary leaves; let cool.
Store simple syrup in the glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  1 cup water
  1 cup white sugar
  4 Cinnamon Sticks
  ½ teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract (optional)
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir until sugar dissolves completely. 
Reduce the heat and add the cinnamon sticks. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours depending on the level of cinnamon desired. 
Remove cinnamon sticks and stir in vanilla extract. Pour syrup into a sterilized glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Rudolph’s Night In
  4 oz. of Canada Dry Ginger Ale (or the Ginger Ale of your choice)
  ½ oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
  1 oz. Lemon Juice
  2 oz. Pomegranate Juice 
  2 oz. Bacardi White Rum (or any white rum of your choice)
Stir all ingredients together and pour into a martini glass or other stemware.

To make drinks look a bit more festive, rim them and add a garnish!  
For Rudolph’s Night In, crush peppermints into small pieces. Take a martini glass, wet the rim with lime juice, and dip it in the crushed peppermint. Hang a miniature candy cane from the rim or add it into the drink and prepare for oohs and aahs from your guests.

Jingle Bell Smash
  2 oz. Elijah Craig Small Batch (or the Bourbon of your choice)
  2 oz. Cranberry Juice
  1 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
  1 oz. Lemon Juice
Stir all ingredients together and pour into a tumbler. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries and/or a sprig of rosemary.

Christmas Kentucky Buck
  2 oz. of Woodford Reserve or Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon (or the bourbon of your choice)
  1 oz. Lemon Juice
  1 oz. Simple Syrup
  2 oz. of Cranberry Juice
  2 oz. Club Soda
Stir all ingredients together and pour into a tumbler. Garnish with a mint leaf sprig.
** For a more pronounced mint flavor, muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of the glass before building the cocktail. 
To Muddle means to mash or crush the leaves, herbs, spices, or fruit so that the aroma and essence of it adds to the drink. Do not pulverize the item. 


Cinnamon Old-Fashioned
  1 thin Orange Slice
  2 oz. of Bourbon
  1 oz. of Simple Syrup
  Dash of Bitters
  ¼ cup of orange juice
  1-2 oz. of Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  Cinnamon Stick
Muddle the orange slice in the bottom of an Old-Fashioned glass. Mix in next 5 ingredients. Stir with the cinnamon stick and serve with the cinnamon stick as a flavorful garnish. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Glad that all The Shark Squad was being good because Santa dropped by for a visit recently - and we don't even have a chimney!! Melinda sat down for a conversation with the big man himself and Santa had lots to say about the elves, his favorite cookie, and how children can send their letters no matter how close to Christmas! He is always such a great guest - he even gives a shoutout to Mrs. Claus!  Tune in to find out what Santa has to say about Christmas this year!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda sits down with Elizabeth Behm, Director of Ripley Main Street Association. Just like so many small towns in the area, Ripley has several holiday-based events coming up including the lighting of the Christmas Tree on The Square just before the annual Christmas Parade as well as a great shopping event called Sip and Shop. Melinda and Elizabeth talk about all the fun things coming up and how the community can get involved.</p><p>For all the upcoming events in our local Northeast MS area, check out the Community Calendar on theshark1023.com or listen to The Shark on the air, on your desktop, or on the app every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 pm. The Shark will keep you "in the know"!!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Dec 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda sits down with Elizabeth Behm, Director of Ripley Main Street Association. Just like so many small towns in the area, Ripley has several holiday-based events coming up including the lighting of the Christmas Tree on The Square just before the annual Christmas Parade as well as a great shopping event called Sip and Shop. Melinda and Elizabeth talk about all the fun things coming up and how the community can get involved.</p><p>For all the upcoming events in our local Northeast MS area, check out the Community Calendar on theshark1023.com or listen to The Shark on the air, on your desktop, or on the app every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 pm. The Shark will keep you "in the know"!!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda is really excited to learn more about the State School Superintendent for Mississippi's Advisory Council as she talks with two of its members. Ireland Rakestraw, a senior, and Shaddai Galvez, a junior, are both students at Blue Mountain High School and were appointed as members of the council. The Advisory Council is made up of 150 members. Ireland and Shaddai have already met with the council at The Capitol in Jackson. The council is made up of high school juniors, seniors, and students in their first year of college. The girls have gotten to know people from all over the state. The goal of the council is to take insight from students to better the education system in Mississippi. Ireland and Shaddai have already learned so much about what is going on in the state and they look forward to the next meeting in February. Give this podcast a listen to learn more.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda is really excited to learn more about the State School Superintendent for Mississippi's Advisory Council as she talks with two of its members. Ireland Rakestraw, a senior, and Shaddai Galvez, a junior, are both students at Blue Mountain High School and were appointed as members of the council. The Advisory Council is made up of 150 members. Ireland and Shaddai have already met with the council at The Capitol in Jackson. The council is made up of high school juniors, seniors, and students in their first year of college. The girls have gotten to know people from all over the state. The goal of the council is to take insight from students to better the education system in Mississippi. Ireland and Shaddai have already learned so much about what is going on in the state and they look forward to the next meeting in February. Give this podcast a listen to learn more.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Kylee Jones FFA President at Pine Grove High School, and Byron Lopez, FFA Officer Coordinator. They discuss the programs and benefits of FFA as well as their upcoming Bull Bash Rodeo fundraiser . This year is the 4th Annual Bull Bash Rodeo and Buck Wild is presenting the rodeo. In addition to the rodeo, the Bull Bash will have live music by Cody Riddle and games for the kids. The Bull Bash will be at the Tippah County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 25th at 6 p.m. in the indoor arena.  Admission is $12. Children 5 years and younger get in free. Gates open at 5 p.m. All proceeds go to straight to the Pine Grove FFA Chapter. <strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Kylee Jones FFA President at Pine Grove High School, and Byron Lopez, FFA Officer Coordinator. They discuss the programs and benefits of FFA as well as their upcoming Bull Bash Rodeo fundraiser . This year is the 4th Annual Bull Bash Rodeo and Buck Wild is presenting the rodeo. In addition to the rodeo, the Bull Bash will have live music by Cody Riddle and games for the kids. The Bull Bash will be at the Tippah County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 25th at 6 p.m. in the indoor arena.  Admission is $12. Children 5 years and younger get in free. Gates open at 5 p.m. All proceeds go to straight to the Pine Grove FFA Chapter. <strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with long-time friend and author, Jack Elliott, Jr. In this phone interview, Jack discusses what sparked his interest in the life of Colonel William Clark Falkner, the great grandfather of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner, and how Elliott's desire to know more led him to research and write his book, To the Ramparts of Infinity.</p><p>World renown author, William Faulkner, used his great-grandfather as a model for the character Colonel John Sartoris. In fact, many of William Faulkner's characters were comprised of elements pulled from people who once walked the streets of Ripley and Tippah County. Because of all those connections, Elliott felt the story of Colonel William Clark Falkner should be told.</p><p>In his book, To the Ramparts of Infinity, Elliott has created a "field guide" to the history of Ripley. The book really brings that time period alive for the reader.</p><p>To purchase the book, go to the websites of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or University Press in Oxford to order your own copy. If you are in Ripley, there are also copies available at the Ripley Public Library. </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with long-time friend and author, Jack Elliott, Jr. In this phone interview, Jack discusses what sparked his interest in the life of Colonel William Clark Falkner, the great grandfather of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner, and how Elliott's desire to know more led him to research and write his book, To the Ramparts of Infinity.</p><p>World renown author, William Faulkner, used his great-grandfather as a model for the character Colonel John Sartoris. In fact, many of William Faulkner's characters were comprised of elements pulled from people who once walked the streets of Ripley and Tippah County. Because of all those connections, Elliott felt the story of Colonel William Clark Falkner should be told.</p><p>In his book, To the Ramparts of Infinity, Elliott has created a "field guide" to the history of Ripley. The book really brings that time period alive for the reader.</p><p>To purchase the book, go to the websites of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or University Press in Oxford to order your own copy. If you are in Ripley, there are also copies available at the Ripley Public Library. </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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In his book, To the Ramparts of Infinity, Elliott has created a &quot;field guide&quot; to the history of Ripley. The book really brings that time period alive for the reader.
To purchase the book, go to the websites of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or University Press in Oxford to order your own copy. If you are in Ripley, there are also copies available at the Ripley Public Library. 
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World renown author, William Faulkner, used his great-grandfather as a model for the character Colonel John Sartoris. In fact, many of William Faulkner&apos;s characters were comprised of elements pulled from people who once walked the streets of Ripley and Tippah County. Because of all those connections, Elliott felt the story of Colonel William Clark Falkner should be told.
In his book, To the Ramparts of Infinity, Elliott has created a &quot;field guide&quot; to the history of Ripley. The book really brings that time period alive for the reader.
To purchase the book, go to the websites of Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or University Press in Oxford to order your own copy. If you are in Ripley, there are also copies available at the Ripley Public Library. 
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks again with Jason Martin, Director of the Hunger Coalition based in Tupelo and Lee County. This conversation is focused on the work at St. Luke Food Pantry in Lee County. This food pantry was begun in a church closet over 27 years ago and initially helped 8 families a month. It now serves over 2400 Lee County families each month.  </p><p>Volunteers and monetary donations are vital to the work of the Food Pantry. The best way to find out more about volunteering with this great organization is to go to "stlukefoodpantry.org" website, click on the Volunteer tab at the bottom of the page, complete the application, and someone will contact you about the when and how of volunteering.  Monetary donations are very important to the organization - even more so than canned food donations. With money, the St Luke Food Pantry can purchase items in bulk. To donate once or set it up as a regular monthly donation, go to the website and click "Donate".  </p><p>The Food Pantry is located at 2653 Eason Boulevard in Tupelo and is open Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The Food Pantry is closed on the 5th Thursday of any month.  If you need help and are a first-time client, bring a photo I.D., proof of residency in Lee County such as a piece of mail or utility bill, and the names and dates of birth of the persons in the household.  </p><p>If you need help - even if you do not live in Lee County, do not wait until your family is out of food. There is a listing of Food Pantries in the counties across Northeast MS at "hungercoalitionnems.org".</p><p>If you want to help your community, look for ways to volunteer your services and be a resource for others. One place to start is to check out the "stlukefoodpantry.org" website.  </p><p>Get the help you need and give the help you can!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks again with Jason Martin, Director of the Hunger Coalition based in Tupelo and Lee County. This conversation is focused on the work at St. Luke Food Pantry in Lee County. This food pantry was begun in a church closet over 27 years ago and initially helped 8 families a month. It now serves over 2400 Lee County families each month.  </p><p>Volunteers and monetary donations are vital to the work of the Food Pantry. The best way to find out more about volunteering with this great organization is to go to "stlukefoodpantry.org" website, click on the Volunteer tab at the bottom of the page, complete the application, and someone will contact you about the when and how of volunteering.  Monetary donations are very important to the organization - even more so than canned food donations. With money, the St Luke Food Pantry can purchase items in bulk. To donate once or set it up as a regular monthly donation, go to the website and click "Donate".  </p><p>The Food Pantry is located at 2653 Eason Boulevard in Tupelo and is open Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The Food Pantry is closed on the 5th Thursday of any month.  If you need help and are a first-time client, bring a photo I.D., proof of residency in Lee County such as a piece of mail or utility bill, and the names and dates of birth of the persons in the household.  </p><p>If you need help - even if you do not live in Lee County, do not wait until your family is out of food. There is a listing of Food Pantries in the counties across Northeast MS at "hungercoalitionnems.org".</p><p>If you want to help your community, look for ways to volunteer your services and be a resource for others. One place to start is to check out the "stlukefoodpantry.org" website.  </p><p>Get the help you need and give the help you can!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Melinda talks again with Jason Martin, Director of the Hunger Coalition based in Tupelo and Lee County. This conversation is focused on the work at St. Luke Food Pantry in Lee County. This food pantry was begun in a church closet over 27 years ago and initially helped 8 families a month. It now serves over 2400 Lee County families each month.  
Volunteers and monetary donations are vital to the work of the Food Pantry. The best way to find out more about volunteering with this great organization is to go to &quot;stlukefoodpantry.org&quot; website, click on the Volunteer tab at the bottom of the page, complete the application, and someone will contact you about the when and how of volunteering.  Monetary donations are very important to the organization - even more so than canned food donations. With money, the St Luke Food Pantry can purchase items in bulk. To donate once or set it up as a regular monthly donation, go to the website and click &quot;Donate&quot;.  
The Food Pantry is located at 2653 Eason Boulevard in Tupelo and is open Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The Food Pantry is closed on the 5th Thursday of any month.  If you need help and are a first-time client, bring a photo I.D., proof of residency in Lee County such as a piece of mail or utility bill, and the names and dates of birth of the persons in the household.  
If you need help - even if you do not live in Lee County, do not wait until your family is out of food. There is a listing of Food Pantries in the counties across Northeast MS at &quot;hungercoalitionnems.org&quot;.
If you want to help your community, look for ways to volunteer your services and be a resource for others. One place to start is to check out the &quot;stlukefoodpantry.org&quot; website. 
Get the help you need and give the help you can!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Melinda talks again with Jason Martin, Director of the Hunger Coalition based in Tupelo and Lee County. This conversation is focused on the work at St. Luke Food Pantry in Lee County. This food pantry was begun in a church closet over 27 years ago and initially helped 8 families a month. It now serves over 2400 Lee County families each month.  
Volunteers and monetary donations are vital to the work of the Food Pantry. The best way to find out more about volunteering with this great organization is to go to &quot;stlukefoodpantry.org&quot; website, click on the Volunteer tab at the bottom of the page, complete the application, and someone will contact you about the when and how of volunteering.  Monetary donations are very important to the organization - even more so than canned food donations. With money, the St Luke Food Pantry can purchase items in bulk. To donate once or set it up as a regular monthly donation, go to the website and click &quot;Donate&quot;.  
The Food Pantry is located at 2653 Eason Boulevard in Tupelo and is open Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The Food Pantry is closed on the 5th Thursday of any month.  If you need help and are a first-time client, bring a photo I.D., proof of residency in Lee County such as a piece of mail or utility bill, and the names and dates of birth of the persons in the household.  
If you need help - even if you do not live in Lee County, do not wait until your family is out of food. There is a listing of Food Pantries in the counties across Northeast MS at &quot;hungercoalitionnems.org&quot;.
If you want to help your community, look for ways to volunteer your services and be a resource for others. One place to start is to check out the &quot;stlukefoodpantry.org&quot; website. 
Get the help you need and give the help you can!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis sits down with Carla Kuhl, the new Assistant Director of the Tippah County Wellness Center. At the Wellness Center, members may take advantage of both an indoor and an outdoor walking track, free weights, circuit-style weights, a pool, and sauna. Carla also discusses all the programs currently offered at the wellness center including spinning classes, yoga, Zumba-style dance classes, massage, nutrition counseling,  and water aerobics,  as well as other instructor-led classes.  There is even a chair aerobics class for those who think they need to start slow. But don't be fooled because you are sitting down, it is still a really good workout!</p><p>For more information, go to "www.tippahcountyhospital.com/our-services/wellness-center/".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis sits down with Carla Kuhl, the new Assistant Director of the Tippah County Wellness Center. At the Wellness Center, members may take advantage of both an indoor and an outdoor walking track, free weights, circuit-style weights, a pool, and sauna. Carla also discusses all the programs currently offered at the wellness center including spinning classes, yoga, Zumba-style dance classes, massage, nutrition counseling,  and water aerobics,  as well as other instructor-led classes.  There is even a chair aerobics class for those who think they need to start slow. But don't be fooled because you are sitting down, it is still a really good workout!</p><p>For more information, go to "www.tippahcountyhospital.com/our-services/wellness-center/".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Show Host Melinda Marsalis sits down with Carla Kuhl, the new Assistant Director of the Tippah County Wellness Center. At the Wellness Center, members may take advantage of both an indoor and an outdoor walking track, free weights, circuit-style weights, a pool, and sauna. Carla also discusses all the programs currently offered at the wellness center including spinning classes, yoga, Zumba-style dance classes, massage, nutrition counseling,  and water aerobics,  as well as other instructor-led classes. There is even a chair aerobics class for those who think they need to start slow. But don&apos;t be fooled because you are sitting down, it is still a really good workout!
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      <title>United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>This week, Melinda talks with Kelli Hefner, Executive Director of the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County. Melinda and Kelli discuss the 13 agencies that partner with the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County to fill the needs of the community.  Those who are in need of help should call 662-286-8662 and take advantage of the First Call for Help program. In this program, those in need are directed immediately to the agency that can help them best.</p><p>To support many of the programs, funds are always needed. Donations received are allocated to the various agencies to fund their community programs. Another source of revenue will be the Pledge Drive of 2024. This is an easy way for many people to commit to a larger donation while only paying a small amount each month.</p><p>Those who may want to donate should go to "www.unitedwaycorinthalcornms.org" and click the Donate button. Donations may be made by credit card, through PayPal, or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 1104, Corinth, MS 38835. Donations may also be tagged and designated for a specific agency.  </p><p>This a great organization to accept your charitable donations.  Check out the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>This week, Melinda talks with Kelli Hefner, Executive Director of the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County. Melinda and Kelli discuss the 13 agencies that partner with the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County to fill the needs of the community.  Those who are in need of help should call 662-286-8662 and take advantage of the First Call for Help program. In this program, those in need are directed immediately to the agency that can help them best.</p><p>To support many of the programs, funds are always needed. Donations received are allocated to the various agencies to fund their community programs. Another source of revenue will be the Pledge Drive of 2024. This is an easy way for many people to commit to a larger donation while only paying a small amount each month.</p><p>Those who may want to donate should go to "www.unitedwaycorinthalcornms.org" and click the Donate button. Donations may be made by credit card, through PayPal, or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 1104, Corinth, MS 38835. Donations may also be tagged and designated for a specific agency.  </p><p>This a great organization to accept your charitable donations.  Check out the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Melinda talks with Kelli Hefner, Executive Director of the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County. Melinda and Kelli discuss the 13 agencies that partner with the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County to fill the needs of the community.  Those who are in need of help should call 662-286-8662 and take advantage of the First Call for Help program. In this program, those in need are directed immediately to the agency that can help them best.
To support many of the programs, funds are always needed. Donations received are allocated to the various agencies to fund their community programs. Another source of revenue will be the Pledge Drive of 2024. This is an easy way for many people to commit to a larger donation while only paying a small amount each month.
Those who may want to donate should go to &quot;www.unitedwaycorinthalcornms.org&quot; and click the Donate button. Donations may be made by credit card, through PayPal, or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 1104, Corinth, MS 38835. Donations may also be tagged and designated for a specific agency. 
This a great organization to accept your charitable donations.  Check out the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week, Melinda talks with Kelli Hefner, Executive Director of the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County. Melinda and Kelli discuss the 13 agencies that partner with the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County to fill the needs of the community.  Those who are in need of help should call 662-286-8662 and take advantage of the First Call for Help program. In this program, those in need are directed immediately to the agency that can help them best.
To support many of the programs, funds are always needed. Donations received are allocated to the various agencies to fund their community programs. Another source of revenue will be the Pledge Drive of 2024. This is an easy way for many people to commit to a larger donation while only paying a small amount each month.
Those who may want to donate should go to &quot;www.unitedwaycorinthalcornms.org&quot; and click the Donate button. Donations may be made by credit card, through PayPal, or by mailing a check to P.O. Box 1104, Corinth, MS 38835. Donations may also be tagged and designated for a specific agency. 
This a great organization to accept your charitable donations.  Check out the United Way of Corinth and Alcorn County!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>We live in Falkner territory - William Falkner, that is! And in this episode, Melinda speaks with Stephen Bennett, the Innkeeper of The Falkner Inn located in New Albany.</p><p>This short-stay inn sits on the birth site of author William Faulkner in the heart of the Cultural and Historical District of New Albany’s historic North Side. The inn has four bedrooms, two upstairs and two downstairs with a full bath on the hall on each floor. A common area with den, dining room, kitchen, and laundry room is also available as well as relaxing areas outside. The William Faulkner Literary Garden and Union County Heritage Museum are located on the same property. Within walking distance or a short car ride, visitors will find New Albany’s downtown area along with the Tanglefoot Trail, unique boutique shops, and a variety of restaurants.  </p><p>The inn is very inexpensive and makes a great gift - especially for anyone who loves Southern hospitality, history, and all things William Falkner. Stephen Bennett believes it is the perfect getaway for the family, a girls’ night out, or to stay when attending ballgames in Oxford, Mississippi.</p><p>For more information or to make reservations at the inn, contact host Stephen Bennett (601-415-7283) or contact the Museum at 662-538-0014.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>We live in Falkner territory - William Falkner, that is! And in this episode, Melinda speaks with Stephen Bennett, the Innkeeper of The Falkner Inn located in New Albany.</p><p>This short-stay inn sits on the birth site of author William Faulkner in the heart of the Cultural and Historical District of New Albany’s historic North Side. The inn has four bedrooms, two upstairs and two downstairs with a full bath on the hall on each floor. A common area with den, dining room, kitchen, and laundry room is also available as well as relaxing areas outside. The William Faulkner Literary Garden and Union County Heritage Museum are located on the same property. Within walking distance or a short car ride, visitors will find New Albany’s downtown area along with the Tanglefoot Trail, unique boutique shops, and a variety of restaurants.  </p><p>The inn is very inexpensive and makes a great gift - especially for anyone who loves Southern hospitality, history, and all things William Falkner. Stephen Bennett believes it is the perfect getaway for the family, a girls’ night out, or to stay when attending ballgames in Oxford, Mississippi.</p><p>For more information or to make reservations at the inn, contact host Stephen Bennett (601-415-7283) or contact the Museum at 662-538-0014.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>We live in Falkner territory - William Falkner, that is! And in this episode, Melinda speaks with Stephen Bennett, the Innkeeper of The Falkner Inn located in New Albany.
This short-stay inn sits on the birth site of author William Faulkner in the heart of the Cultural and Historical District of New Albany’s historic North Side. The inn has four bedrooms, two upstairs and two downstairs with a full bath on the hall on each floor. A common area with den, dining room, kitchen, and laundry room is also available as well as relaxing areas outside. The William Faulkner Literary Garden and Union County Heritage Museum are located on the same property. Within walking distance or a short car ride, visitors will find New Albany’s downtown area along with the Tanglefoot Trail, unique boutique shops, and a variety of restaurants. 
The inn is very inexpensive and makes a great gift - especially for anyone who loves Southern hospitality, history, and all things William Falkner. Stephen Bennett believes it is the perfect getaway for the family, a girls’ night out, or to stay when attending ballgames in Oxford, Mississippi.
For more information or to make reservations at the inn, contact host Stephen Bennett (601-415-7283) or contact the Museum at 662-538-0014.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We live in Falkner territory - William Falkner, that is! And in this episode, Melinda speaks with Stephen Bennett, the Innkeeper of The Falkner Inn located in New Albany.
This short-stay inn sits on the birth site of author William Faulkner in the heart of the Cultural and Historical District of New Albany’s historic North Side. The inn has four bedrooms, two upstairs and two downstairs with a full bath on the hall on each floor. A common area with den, dining room, kitchen, and laundry room is also available as well as relaxing areas outside. The William Faulkner Literary Garden and Union County Heritage Museum are located on the same property. Within walking distance or a short car ride, visitors will find New Albany’s downtown area along with the Tanglefoot Trail, unique boutique shops, and a variety of restaurants. 
The inn is very inexpensive and makes a great gift - especially for anyone who loves Southern hospitality, history, and all things William Falkner. Stephen Bennett believes it is the perfect getaway for the family, a girls’ night out, or to stay when attending ballgames in Oxford, Mississippi.
For more information or to make reservations at the inn, contact host Stephen Bennett (601-415-7283) or contact the Museum at 662-538-0014.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Dancing &amp; Singing with The King - Tupelo, MS</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>The always entertaining Charlise Latour is in the studio with Melinda discussing Dancing & Singing with the King, an annual event that celebrates the legacy and music of Elvis Presley while raising money for dance and vocal education scholarships. Charlise is a Co-Chair for the event and is excited to tell everyone about all the events happening in October 27-29! Proceeds provide grants to schools to fund Dance in the Schools. This non-profit is a special project of the CREATE Foundation and is a 501(c)(3).  </p><p>Charlise encourages everyone to kick off a weekend of fun on Friday, October 27, with the Sock Hop - just like when Elvis was popular! Enjoy dinner, dancing and watch local celebrity dancers compete by dancing to their favorite Elvis song. Also watch local youth compete for scholarships. Everyone’s a winner at this event.</p><p>If you love watching dancing on TV, you’ll love the Show Dance Spectacular on Saturday, October 28. Enjoy dinner while watching talented amateurs perform the routines they have prepared and practiced – you’ll be amazed at the talent. The event wraps up with the professionals performing – enjoy seeing them leave it all on the dance floor!  </p><p>On Sunday, enjoy the Traditional Ballroom Dance Competition!  If you are a dancer, enter our competition. If you aren’t a dancer yet, you can come watch! It is just like watching a dance competition in the movies except you are right there!</p><p>For more information, call 888-585-3383, check out the Facebook Page, or go to "dancingwiththeking.com".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>The always entertaining Charlise Latour is in the studio with Melinda discussing Dancing & Singing with the King, an annual event that celebrates the legacy and music of Elvis Presley while raising money for dance and vocal education scholarships. Charlise is a Co-Chair for the event and is excited to tell everyone about all the events happening in October 27-29! Proceeds provide grants to schools to fund Dance in the Schools. This non-profit is a special project of the CREATE Foundation and is a 501(c)(3).  </p><p>Charlise encourages everyone to kick off a weekend of fun on Friday, October 27, with the Sock Hop - just like when Elvis was popular! Enjoy dinner, dancing and watch local celebrity dancers compete by dancing to their favorite Elvis song. Also watch local youth compete for scholarships. Everyone’s a winner at this event.</p><p>If you love watching dancing on TV, you’ll love the Show Dance Spectacular on Saturday, October 28. Enjoy dinner while watching talented amateurs perform the routines they have prepared and practiced – you’ll be amazed at the talent. The event wraps up with the professionals performing – enjoy seeing them leave it all on the dance floor!  </p><p>On Sunday, enjoy the Traditional Ballroom Dance Competition!  If you are a dancer, enter our competition. If you aren’t a dancer yet, you can come watch! It is just like watching a dance competition in the movies except you are right there!</p><p>For more information, call 888-585-3383, check out the Facebook Page, or go to "dancingwiththeking.com".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>The always entertaining Charlise Latour is in the studio with Melinda discussing Dancing &amp; Singing with the King, an annual event that celebrates the legacy and music of Elvis Presley while raising money for dance and vocal education scholarships. Charlise is a Co-Chair for the event with Rubye Del Hardin and Charlise is excited to tell everyone about all the events happening in October 27-29! Proceeds provide grants to schools to fund Dance in the Schools. This non-profit is a special project of the CREATE Foundation and is a 501(c)(3). 
Charlise encourages everyone to kick off a weekend of fun on Friday, October 27, with the Sock Hop - just like when Elvis was popular! Enjoy dinner, dancing and watch local celebrity dancers compete by dancing to their favorite Elvis song. Also watch local youth compete for scholarships. Everyone’s a winner at this event.
If you love watching dancing on TV, you’ll love the Show Dance Spectacular on Saturday, October 28. Enjoy dinner while watching talented amateurs perform the routines they have prepared and practiced – you’ll be amazed at the talent. The event wraps up with the professionals performing – enjoy seeing them leave it all on the dance floor! 
On Sunday, enjoy the Traditional Ballroom Dance Competition!  If you are a dancer, enter our competition. If you aren’t a dancer yet, you can come watch! It is just like watching a dance competition in the movies except you are right there!
For more information, call 888-585-3383, check out the Facebook Page, or go to  &quot;dancingwiththeking.com&quot;.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The always entertaining Charlise Latour is in the studio with Melinda discussing Dancing &amp; Singing with the King, an annual event that celebrates the legacy and music of Elvis Presley while raising money for dance and vocal education scholarships. Charlise is a Co-Chair for the event with Rubye Del Hardin and Charlise is excited to tell everyone about all the events happening in October 27-29! Proceeds provide grants to schools to fund Dance in the Schools. This non-profit is a special project of the CREATE Foundation and is a 501(c)(3). 
Charlise encourages everyone to kick off a weekend of fun on Friday, October 27, with the Sock Hop - just like when Elvis was popular! Enjoy dinner, dancing and watch local celebrity dancers compete by dancing to their favorite Elvis song. Also watch local youth compete for scholarships. Everyone’s a winner at this event.
If you love watching dancing on TV, you’ll love the Show Dance Spectacular on Saturday, October 28. Enjoy dinner while watching talented amateurs perform the routines they have prepared and practiced – you’ll be amazed at the talent. The event wraps up with the professionals performing – enjoy seeing them leave it all on the dance floor! 
On Sunday, enjoy the Traditional Ballroom Dance Competition!  If you are a dancer, enter our competition. If you aren’t a dancer yet, you can come watch! It is just like watching a dance competition in the movies except you are right there!
For more information, call 888-585-3383, check out the Facebook Page, or go to  &quot;dancingwiththeking.com&quot;.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Melinda's guest in this episode is Jason Martin, Director of The Hunger Coalition of North MS which is a Community Initiative of United Way. The Coalition was formed in 2016 in an effort to be a facilitator for Northeast Mississippians to have enough food to live active and healthy lives. The mission of the organization is to increase food security by collaborating with food pantries, hot meal services, and weekend backpack programs.</p><p><a href="hungercoalitionnems.org">Click here to donate</a>       <a href="unitedwaynems.org/helpguide">Resource Guide </a>       <a href="volunteernems.org">Volunteer Information</a></p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 2 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/the-hunger-coalition-of-north-ms-hChbMo3k</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Melinda's guest in this episode is Jason Martin, Director of The Hunger Coalition of North MS which is a Community Initiative of United Way. The Coalition was formed in 2016 in an effort to be a facilitator for Northeast Mississippians to have enough food to live active and healthy lives. The mission of the organization is to increase food security by collaborating with food pantries, hot meal services, and weekend backpack programs.</p><p><a href="hungercoalitionnems.org">Click here to donate</a>       <a href="unitedwaynems.org/helpguide">Resource Guide </a>       <a href="volunteernems.org">Volunteer Information</a></p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>The Hunger Coalition of North MS</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Melinda&apos;s guest in this episode is Jason Martin, Director of The Hunger Coalition of North MS which is a Community Initiative of United Way. The Coalition was formed in 2016 in an effort to be a facilitator for Northeast Mississippians to have enough food to live active and healthy lives. The mission of the organization is to increase food security by collaborating with food pantries, hot meal services, and weekend backpack programs.
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      <itunes:subtitle>Melinda&apos;s guest in this episode is Jason Martin, Director of The Hunger Coalition of North MS which is a Community Initiative of United Way. The Coalition was formed in 2016 in an effort to be a facilitator for Northeast Mississippians to have enough food to live active and healthy lives. The mission of the organization is to increase food security by collaborating with food pantries, hot meal services, and weekend backpack programs.
To donate to this worthy cause, go &quot;unitedwayms.org/helpguide&quot; and click DONATE. For more information or to volunteer, go to &quot;hungercoalitionnems.org/&quot;.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis interviews Dr. Ed Holliday about the inspiration for his book series called The Hatchie Books. Set in the Hatchie Hills of North MS, "Keeper of the Secret", Book 1 of the series, is out and available for purchase. "Keeper of the Secret" follows the story of a young college student who is making some tuition money on his grandfather's farm in the Hatchie Hills. While there he stumbles upon a Chickasaw Secret that traces all the way back to King Solomon's Temple. Intriguing and interesting stuff!!</p><p>To purchase your copy and view updates on the upcoming release of "Hatchie - The Golden Chalice", go to "www.hatchiebooks.com".  Doc Holliday will also be at signing copies of his book at the Jefferson St. Tap Room during Holiday Open House on The Square in Ripley, November 5. Books will also be available for purchase at that event. <strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/doc-holliday-and-the-hatchie-book-series-NWmECcrb</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis interviews Dr. Ed Holliday about the inspiration for his book series called The Hatchie Books. Set in the Hatchie Hills of North MS, "Keeper of the Secret", Book 1 of the series, is out and available for purchase. "Keeper of the Secret" follows the story of a young college student who is making some tuition money on his grandfather's farm in the Hatchie Hills. While there he stumbles upon a Chickasaw Secret that traces all the way back to King Solomon's Temple. Intriguing and interesting stuff!!</p><p>To purchase your copy and view updates on the upcoming release of "Hatchie - The Golden Chalice", go to "www.hatchiebooks.com".  Doc Holliday will also be at signing copies of his book at the Jefferson St. Tap Room during Holiday Open House on The Square in Ripley, November 5. Books will also be available for purchase at that event. <strong> </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis interviews Dr. Ed Holliday about the inspiration for his book series called The Hatchie Books. Set in the Hatchie Hills of North MS, &quot;Keeper of the Secret&quot;, Book 1 of the series, is out and available for purchase. &quot;Keeper of the Secret&quot; follows the story of a young college student who is making some tuition money on his grandfather&apos;s farm in the Hatchie Hills. While there he stumbles upon a Chickasaw Secret that traces all the way back to King Solomon&apos;s Temple. Intriguing and interesting stuff!!
To purchase your copy and view updates on the upcoming release of &quot;Hatchie - The Golden Chalice&quot;, go to &quot;www.hatchiebooks.com&quot;.  Doc Holliday will also be at signing copies of his book at the Jefferson St. Tap Room during Holiday Open House on The Square in Ripley, November 5. Books will also be available for purchase at that event. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis interviews Dr. Ed Holliday about the inspiration for his book series called The Hatchie Books. Set in the Hatchie Hills of North MS, &quot;Keeper of the Secret&quot;, Book 1 of the series, is out and available for purchase. &quot;Keeper of the Secret&quot; follows the story of a young college student who is making some tuition money on his grandfather&apos;s farm in the Hatchie Hills. While there he stumbles upon a Chickasaw Secret that traces all the way back to King Solomon&apos;s Temple. Intriguing and interesting stuff!!
To purchase your copy and view updates on the upcoming release of &quot;Hatchie - The Golden Chalice&quot;, go to &quot;www.hatchiebooks.com&quot;.  Doc Holliday will also be at signing copies of his book at the Jefferson St. Tap Room during Holiday Open House on The Square in Ripley, November 5. Books will also be available for purchase at that event. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda talks with Becky Hershey, the President of the Board for Sharing Hearts, Inc.</p><p>Started in 2007, Sharing Hearts is a dementia care ministry serving the Corinth community as a daycare program for adults who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The hope of the ministry is to love and care for those special adults while giving them the opportunity for socialization and to also provide a “break” for their long-term caregivers while giving the caregivers a built-in support group.  </p><p>The group meets each week on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at First Baptist Church in Corinth (501 Main Street, Corinth). Activities of the program include crafts, light exercise, music, devotionals, and a rousting game of balloon volleyball which is the highlight of most days! Snacks and a noon meal are also provided.</p><p>The program is run completely through tax-deductible donations. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, contact the director, Lanell Coln, or mail your donation to the First Baptist Church of Corinth with a memo that it is for the Sharing Hearts program. Checks should be made out to Sharing Hearts.  </p><p>If you have a loved one who you believe could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to serve, contact Lanell Coln (662.212.2303). For more information about the program, follow “Sharing Hearts Adult Day Care” on Facebook. </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda talks with Becky Hershey, the President of the Board for Sharing Hearts, Inc.</p><p>Started in 2007, Sharing Hearts is a dementia care ministry serving the Corinth community as a daycare program for adults who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The hope of the ministry is to love and care for those special adults while giving them the opportunity for socialization and to also provide a “break” for their long-term caregivers while giving the caregivers a built-in support group.  </p><p>The group meets each week on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at First Baptist Church in Corinth (501 Main Street, Corinth). Activities of the program include crafts, light exercise, music, devotionals, and a rousting game of balloon volleyball which is the highlight of most days! Snacks and a noon meal are also provided.</p><p>The program is run completely through tax-deductible donations. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, contact the director, Lanell Coln, or mail your donation to the First Baptist Church of Corinth with a memo that it is for the Sharing Hearts program. Checks should be made out to Sharing Hearts.  </p><p>If you have a loved one who you believe could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to serve, contact Lanell Coln (662.212.2303). For more information about the program, follow “Sharing Hearts Adult Day Care” on Facebook. </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Sharing Hearts - Caring for Dementia and Alzheimer&apos;s Patients and their Caregivers</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Show Host Melinda talks with Becky Hershey, the President of the Board for Sharing Hearts, Inc.
Started in 2007, Sharing Hearts is a dementia care ministry serving the Corinth community as a daycare program for adults who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The hope of the ministry is to love and care for those special adults while giving them the opportunity for socialization and to also provide a “break” for their long-term caregivers while giving the caregivers a built-in support group. 
The group meets each week on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at First Baptist Church in Corinth (501 Main Street, Corinth). Activities of the program include crafts, light exercise, music, devotionals, and a rousting game of balloon volleyball which is the highlight of most days! Snacks and a noon meal are also provided.
The program is run completely through tax-deductible donations. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, contact the director, Lanell Coln, or mail your donation to the First Baptist Church of Corinth with a memo that it is for the Sharing Hearts program. Checks should be made out to Sharing Hearts. 
If you have a loved one who you believe could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to serve, contact Lanell Coln (662.212.2303). For more information about the program, follow “Sharing Hearts Adult Day Care” on Facebook. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Show Host Melinda talks with Becky Hershey, the President of the Board for Sharing Hearts, Inc.
Started in 2007, Sharing Hearts is a dementia care ministry serving the Corinth community as a daycare program for adults who have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The hope of the ministry is to love and care for those special adults while giving them the opportunity for socialization and to also provide a “break” for their long-term caregivers while giving the caregivers a built-in support group. 
The group meets each week on Tuesdays from 10 am to 3 pm at First Baptist Church in Corinth (501 Main Street, Corinth). Activities of the program include crafts, light exercise, music, devotionals, and a rousting game of balloon volleyball which is the highlight of most days! Snacks and a noon meal are also provided.
The program is run completely through tax-deductible donations. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause, contact the director, Lanell Coln, or mail your donation to the First Baptist Church of Corinth with a memo that it is for the Sharing Hearts program. Checks should be made out to Sharing Hearts. 
If you have a loved one who you believe could benefit from this ministry or if you would like to volunteer your time to serve, contact Lanell Coln (662.212.2303). For more information about the program, follow “Sharing Hearts Adult Day Care” on Facebook. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council - You&apos;re never too old to learn to read!!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p> </p><p><strong>This Week: Melinda talks with Lanell Coln who is the director of the Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council</strong></p><p><strong>Here's their contact information:</strong></p><p><strong>Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council - Free Nonprofit Adult Tutoring - Corinth Public Library - 1023 Fillmore Street - Corinth - MS - 38834 -  literacy38834@outlook.com - Call 662-212-2303 for help or to volunteer - Hours MWF 1pm-4pm - Their Facebook handle is @CALC1023</strong></p><p><strong>There is an upcoming tutor training September 23, September 30 and October 7 from 9am until 2 pm each day.  Call to register.  </strong></p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis )</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p><p><strong>This Week: Melinda talks with Lanell Coln who is the director of the Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council</strong></p><p><strong>Here's their contact information:</strong></p><p><strong>Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council - Free Nonprofit Adult Tutoring - Corinth Public Library - 1023 Fillmore Street - Corinth - MS - 38834 -  literacy38834@outlook.com - Call 662-212-2303 for help or to volunteer - Hours MWF 1pm-4pm - Their Facebook handle is @CALC1023</strong></p><p><strong>There is an upcoming tutor training September 23, September 30 and October 7 from 9am until 2 pm each day.  Call to register.  </strong></p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council - You&apos;re never too old to learn to read!!</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In 1989 Corinth Librarian, Donna Johnson McDonald, and Dorothy Hopkins saw a need for adult literacy in Alcorn County.  Their efforts resulted in the Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council.  Today&apos;s interview is with current coordinator Lanell Coln.  Contact information can be found in the show notes!!  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In 1989 Corinth Librarian, Donna Johnson McDonald, and Dorothy Hopkins saw a need for adult literacy in Alcorn County.  Their efforts resulted in the Corinth-Alcorn Literacy Council.  Today&apos;s interview is with current coordinator Lanell Coln.  Contact information can be found in the show notes!!  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Sep 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Azia Gutierrez - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Walk to End Alzheimer&apos;s</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Azia Gutierrez - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Melinda talks to Azia Gutierrez who is the Walk to End Alzheimer&apos;s manager for the Alzheimer&apos;s Association Mississippi Chapter. She called in to let us know that there will be a Walk to end Alzheimer&apos;s at Ballard Park in Tupelo on September 23rd, 2023.  
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      <itunes:subtitle>Melinda talks to Azia Gutierrez who is the Walk to End Alzheimer&apos;s manager for the Alzheimer&apos;s Association Mississippi Chapter. She called in to let us know that there will be a Walk to end Alzheimer&apos;s at Ballard Park in Tupelo on September 23rd, 2023.  
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      <title>Carla Kuhl - The Tippah County Wellness Center</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Carla Kuhl - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/carla-kuhl-the-tippah-county-wellness-center-BZxm2rce</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Carla Kuhl - The Tippah County Wellness Center</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Assistant Manager of the Tippah County Wellness Center, Carla Kuhl, talks about all of the special classes taught at the center including water aerobics, barre, yoga and spin.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Abundant Life - Amory, MS</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Brittney Barber  - Guest, Olivia Blassingame - Guest, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/abundant-life-amory-ms-YqcrN2XZ</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Abundant Life - Amory, MS</itunes:title>
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      <title>See Ya At the Benton County Fair Sept 6-9</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 16:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/see-ya-at-the-benton-county-fair-sept-6-9-sEZJEr0l</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>See Ya At the Benton County Fair Sept 6-9</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>There&apos;s nothing like a great county fair!  The fair food!  The rides!  The rodeo!  The Benton County Fair in Northeast MS will be wide open from September 6 through 9.  Check out this interview with Fair board member Jarrett Thompson so you&apos;ll know all of the great things happening at the fair!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>There&apos;s nothing like a great county fair!  The fair food!  The rides!  The rodeo!  The Benton County Fair in Northeast MS will be wide open from September 6 through 9.  Check out this interview with Fair board member Jarrett Thompson so you&apos;ll know all of the great things happening at the fair!</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Circuit Clerk Write-In Ballot in Tippah County</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 3 Aug 2023 18:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Randle Hall - Guest, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/circuit-clerk-write-in-ballot-in-tippah-county-ILQNwZBy</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Circuit Clerk Write-In Ballot in Tippah County</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Randle Hall, chairperson of the Tippah County Election Commission stopped by Sun Bear Studio to help us understand the upcoming write-in ballot for the office of Circuit Clerk in Tippah County.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Regional Rehabilitation Center Helps All Ages</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Robby Parman, Executive Director of the Regional Rehabilitation Center.  Providing Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dyslexia Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Early Intervention services for children birth to age three, the Regional Rehab Center is located in Tupelo but serves the entire North Mississippi area.  </p><p>To date, the Center has provided therapeutic services to patients in 26 Mississippi counties. A 501c3, this non-profit organization has worked with over 55,000 people in its 68-year history - and has never charged one penny for its services nor billed insurance. The services are provided because of generous donations and community-driven fundraisers.  One of those annual fundraisers is coming up in September. The "Dan and Kay Matthews 'Road to Hope' Golf Tournament" will be held September 11 at both the Old Waverly Golf Course and the Mossy Oak Golf Course. Both courses are located in the West Point, MS area.</p><p>To donate to this worthy work, learn more about the Regional Rehab Center, or for more information on the upcoming golf tournament, call 662-842-1891 or go to: "www.regionalrehabcenter.com". </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Aug 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/parham-uKbh7wqC</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Robby Parman, Executive Director of the Regional Rehabilitation Center.  Providing Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dyslexia Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Early Intervention services for children birth to age three, the Regional Rehab Center is located in Tupelo but serves the entire North Mississippi area.  </p><p>To date, the Center has provided therapeutic services to patients in 26 Mississippi counties. A 501c3, this non-profit organization has worked with over 55,000 people in its 68-year history - and has never charged one penny for its services nor billed insurance. The services are provided because of generous donations and community-driven fundraisers.  One of those annual fundraisers is coming up in September. The "Dan and Kay Matthews 'Road to Hope' Golf Tournament" will be held September 11 at both the Old Waverly Golf Course and the Mossy Oak Golf Course. Both courses are located in the West Point, MS area.</p><p>To donate to this worthy work, learn more about the Regional Rehab Center, or for more information on the upcoming golf tournament, call 662-842-1891 or go to: "www.regionalrehabcenter.com". </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Robby Parman, Executive Director of the Regional Rehabilitation Center.  Providing Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dyslexia Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Early Intervention services for children birth to age three, the Regional Rehab Center is located in Tupelo but serves the entire North Mississippi area.  
To date, the Center has provided therapeutic services to patients in 26 Mississippi counties. A 501c3, this non-profit organization has worked with over 55,000 people in its 68-year history - and has never charged one penny for its services nor billed insurance. The services are provided because of generous donations and community-driven fundraisers.  One of those annual fundraisers is coming up in September. The &quot;Dan and Kay Matthews &apos;Road to Hope&apos; Golf Tournament&quot; will be held September 11 at both the Old Waverly Golf Course and the Mossy Oak Golf Course. Both courses are located in the West Point, MS area.
To donate to this worthy work, learn more about the Regional Rehab Center, or for more information on the upcoming golf tournament, call 662-842-1891 or go to: &quot;www.regionalrehabcenter.com&quot;.  
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      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Robby Parman, Executive Director of the Regional Rehabilitation Center.  Providing Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dyslexia Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Early Intervention services for children birth to age three, the Regional Rehab Center is located in Tupelo but serves the entire North Mississippi area.  
To date, the Center has provided therapeutic services to patients in 26 Mississippi counties. A 501c3, this non-profit organization has worked with over 55,000 people in its 68-year history - and has never charged one penny for its services nor billed insurance. The services are provided because of generous donations and community-driven fundraisers.  One of those annual fundraisers is coming up in September. The &quot;Dan and Kay Matthews &apos;Road to Hope&apos; Golf Tournament&quot; will be held September 11 at both the Old Waverly Golf Course and the Mossy Oak Golf Course. Both courses are located in the West Point, MS area.
To donate to this worthy work, learn more about the Regional Rehab Center, or for more information on the upcoming golf tournament, call 662-842-1891 or go to: &quot;www.regionalrehabcenter.com&quot;.  
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Pontotoc Warrior Coach Rolley Tipler, but they aren't talking about coaching or basketball -  Fine Line Fishing is the topic in this episode!  Coach Tipler tells Melinda how Fine Line Fishing came to be, why fishing became important to him, and how he saw the need for many people to find the same peace in their lives that fishing has brought to his. Coach Tipler speaks on how fishing and being on the water often takes the pressure off and "face-to-face" conversations about difficult topics become easier to discuss - especially with men.</p><p>A website is in the works! Until it is up and running, listeners can purchase merchandise, get updates on upcoming products and events, as well as learn more about the purpose and mission of Fine Line Fishing, follow "Fine Line Fishing" on Facebook.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rolley Tipler, Rick Williams - Editor, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Pontotoc Warrior Coach Rolley Tipler, but they aren't talking about coaching or basketball -  Fine Line Fishing is the topic in this episode!  Coach Tipler tells Melinda how Fine Line Fishing came to be, why fishing became important to him, and how he saw the need for many people to find the same peace in their lives that fishing has brought to his. Coach Tipler speaks on how fishing and being on the water often takes the pressure off and "face-to-face" conversations about difficult topics become easier to discuss - especially with men.</p><p>A website is in the works! Until it is up and running, listeners can purchase merchandise, get updates on upcoming products and events, as well as learn more about the purpose and mission of Fine Line Fishing, follow "Fine Line Fishing" on Facebook.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with one of our favorites, Blues Musician Garry Burnside!  Garry, a former Grammy Award nominee, plays all over the country and lets us in on some his recent and future gigs. In addition to being a very talented musician, Garry has also chosen to open the Burnside Blues Lounge right on Hwy 15 North in Ripley, MS.  The Grand Opening is July 22 at 3 p.m. with a terrific lineup of friends and fantastic blues musicians set to play beginning at 5 p.m. Some artists who are already booked are Kenny Brown, CJ Lane, plus Fuzzy and the Kings of Memphis - and special guests are always showing up too!  On the menu is Freddy Kimbrough's Pulled Pork BBQ, Ribs, and Wings. Good Food and Great Blues Music - what a combo!!</p><p>For more information about the Burnside Blues Lounge or about Garry's upcoming musical dates, follow "Garry Burnside" on Facebook or Instagram.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with one of our favorites, Blues Musician Garry Burnside!  Garry, a former Grammy Award nominee, plays all over the country and lets us in on some his recent and future gigs. In addition to being a very talented musician, Garry has also chosen to open the Burnside Blues Lounge right on Hwy 15 North in Ripley, MS.  The Grand Opening is July 22 at 3 p.m. with a terrific lineup of friends and fantastic blues musicians set to play beginning at 5 p.m. Some artists who are already booked are Kenny Brown, CJ Lane, plus Fuzzy and the Kings of Memphis - and special guests are always showing up too!  On the menu is Freddy Kimbrough's Pulled Pork BBQ, Ribs, and Wings. Good Food and Great Blues Music - what a combo!!</p><p>For more information about the Burnside Blues Lounge or about Garry's upcoming musical dates, follow "Garry Burnside" on Facebook or Instagram.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with one of our favorites, Blues Musician Garry Burnside!  Garry, a former Grammy Award nominee, plays all over the country and lets us in on some his recent and future gigs. In addition to being a very talented musician, Garry has also chosen to open the Burnside Blues Lounge right on Hwy 15 North in Ripley, MS.  The Grand Opening is July 22 at 3 p.m. with a terrific lineup of friends and fantastic blues musicians set to play beginning at 5 p.m. Some artists who are already booked are Kenny Brown, CJ Lane, plus Fuzzy and the Kings of Memphis - and special guests are always showing up too!  On the menu is Freddy Kimbrough&apos;s Pulled Pork BBQ, Ribs, and Wings. Good Food and Great Blues Music - what a combo!!
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with two members of the American Red Cross team serving the Alabama and Mississippi Region.  </p><p>Kristina Sloan, is a Disaster Program Specialist and Kenneth Kerr is a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist working directly with the North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. Kristina and Kenneth discuss many of the amazing programs available through the Red Cross referring to them as Blue Skies Programs and Gray Skies Programs. Many people think of the Red Cross as the organization that shows up when a disaster strikes - and they are! But the American Red Cross has so much more that helps people prepare for potential disasters and helps them recover.</p><p>For more information about any of the programs discussed or to learn more about how to become a Red Cross Volunteer within our area, go to "redcross.org/local/al-ms" .  To contact Kristina directly, email her at "kristina.sloan@redcross.org" or call 662-275-8733. To contact Kenneth directly about volunteer opportunities, email him at "kenneth.kerr@redcross.org" or call the Tupelo office at 662-669-1765.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with two members of the American Red Cross team serving the Alabama and Mississippi Region.  </p><p>Kristina Sloan, is a Disaster Program Specialist and Kenneth Kerr is a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist working directly with the North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. Kristina and Kenneth discuss many of the amazing programs available through the Red Cross referring to them as Blue Skies Programs and Gray Skies Programs. Many people think of the Red Cross as the organization that shows up when a disaster strikes - and they are! But the American Red Cross has so much more that helps people prepare for potential disasters and helps them recover.</p><p>For more information about any of the programs discussed or to learn more about how to become a Red Cross Volunteer within our area, go to "redcross.org/local/al-ms" .  To contact Kristina directly, email her at "kristina.sloan@redcross.org" or call 662-275-8733. To contact Kenneth directly about volunteer opportunities, email him at "kenneth.kerr@redcross.org" or call the Tupelo office at 662-669-1765.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Melinda talks with two members of the American Red Cross team serving the Alabama and Mississippi Region. 
 Kristina Sloan, is a Disaster Program Specialist and Kenneth Kerr is a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist working directly with the North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. Kristina and Kenneth discuss many of the amazing programs available through the Red Cross referring to them as Blue Skies Programs and Gray Skies Programs. Many people think of the Red Cross as the organization that shows up when a disaster strikes - and they are! But the American Red Cross has so much more that helps people prepare for potential disasters and helps them recover.
For more information about any of the programs discussed or to learn more about how to become a Red Cross Volunteer within our area, go to &quot;redcross.org/local/al-ms&quot; .  To contact Kristina directly, email her at &quot;kristina.sloan@redcross.org&quot; or call 662-275-8733. To contact Kenneth directly about volunteer opportunities, email him at &quot;kenneth.kerr@redcross.org&quot; or call the Tupelo office at 662-669-1765.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Melinda talks with two members of the American Red Cross team serving the Alabama and Mississippi Region. 
 Kristina Sloan, is a Disaster Program Specialist and Kenneth Kerr is a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist working directly with the North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. Kristina and Kenneth discuss many of the amazing programs available through the Red Cross referring to them as Blue Skies Programs and Gray Skies Programs. Many people think of the Red Cross as the organization that shows up when a disaster strikes - and they are! But the American Red Cross has so much more that helps people prepare for potential disasters and helps them recover.
For more information about any of the programs discussed or to learn more about how to become a Red Cross Volunteer within our area, go to &quot;redcross.org/local/al-ms&quot; .  To contact Kristina directly, email her at &quot;kristina.sloan@redcross.org&quot; or call 662-275-8733. To contact Kenneth directly about volunteer opportunities, email him at &quot;kenneth.kerr@redcross.org&quot; or call the Tupelo office at 662-669-1765.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talked with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann during one of his stops in our local area. Lt. Governor Hosemann had recently toured the counties where many of the projects that received legislative funds toward completion are located. While their are examples all over North MS, this conversation focuses on several projects within Alcorn County, Prentiss County, Tishomingo County, and Tippah County.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 6 Jul 2023 22:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Delbert Hosemann, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talked with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann during one of his stops in our local area. Lt. Governor Hosemann had recently toured the counties where many of the projects that received legislative funds toward completion are located. While their are examples all over North MS, this conversation focuses on several projects within Alcorn County, Prentiss County, Tishomingo County, and Tippah County.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talked with Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann during one of his stops in our local area. Lt. Governor Hosemann had recently toured the counties where many of the projects that received legislative funds toward completion are located. While their are examples all over North MS, this conversation focuses on several projects within Alcorn County, Prentiss County, Tishomingo County, and Tippah County.
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      <title>American Legion-MS State President, Mike Fronabarger Gives Important Information for Veterans and Their Families</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Mike Fronabarger, the American Legion - Mississippi State President.  State President Fronabarger explains the history of The American Legion, when it was formed and why.</p><p>He details how the programs of the American Legion have expanded since World War I to include not just veterans but their families as well. State President Fronabarger encourages all who are eligible to join their local post. Whether a veteran or their family member feel they need the offered services or not, it helps to have the support when you just need to talk with someone who understands what you have been through and what you are dealing with now.  Plus, there is strength in numbers. Because of the membership's combined voice, many veterans' issue get addressed quickly at the state and federal levels.  In Mississippi, there are 217 American Legion Posts with at least one in each county and, two, three, or more in many counties.</p><p>Some of the biggest issues facing veterans and their families here in Mississippi as well as across the nation are PTSD, Homelessness, and recovery from so many of the natural disasters that have occurred in the past years. These issues make mental health a primary focus of the programs within The American Legion.  </p><p>We all recognize 911 as a National Emergency Number for Physical Health and Help. Because of the importance of good mental health, 988 is the new National Emergency Mental Health has been established. This number is available to everyone. However, Veterans may call 988 and then press the #1 to be connected directly to Veteran-specific help.  </p><p>One of the missions of The American Legion is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America's veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Mike Fronabarger, the American Legion - Mississippi State President.  State President Fronabarger explains the history of The American Legion, when it was formed and why.</p><p>He details how the programs of the American Legion have expanded since World War I to include not just veterans but their families as well. State President Fronabarger encourages all who are eligible to join their local post. Whether a veteran or their family member feel they need the offered services or not, it helps to have the support when you just need to talk with someone who understands what you have been through and what you are dealing with now.  Plus, there is strength in numbers. Because of the membership's combined voice, many veterans' issue get addressed quickly at the state and federal levels.  In Mississippi, there are 217 American Legion Posts with at least one in each county and, two, three, or more in many counties.</p><p>Some of the biggest issues facing veterans and their families here in Mississippi as well as across the nation are PTSD, Homelessness, and recovery from so many of the natural disasters that have occurred in the past years. These issues make mental health a primary focus of the programs within The American Legion.  </p><p>We all recognize 911 as a National Emergency Number for Physical Health and Help. Because of the importance of good mental health, 988 is the new National Emergency Mental Health has been established. This number is available to everyone. However, Veterans may call 988 and then press the #1 to be connected directly to Veteran-specific help.  </p><p>One of the missions of The American Legion is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America's veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Mike Fronabarger, the American Legion - Mississippi State President.  State President Fronabarger explains the history of The American Legion, when it was formed and why.
He details how the programs of the American Legion have expanded since World War I to include not just veterans but their families as well. State President Fronabarger encourages all who are eligible to join their local post. Whether a veteran or their family member feel they need the offered services or not, it helps to have the support when you just need to talk with someone who understands what you have been through and what you are dealing with now.  Plus, there is strength in numbers. Because of the membership&apos;s combined voice, many veterans&apos; issue get addressed quickly at the state and federal levels.  In Mississippi, there are 217 American Legion Posts with at least one in each county and, two, three, or more in many counties.
Some of the biggest issues facing veterans and their families here in Mississippi as well as across the nation are PTSD, Homelessness, and recovery from so many of the natural disasters that have occurred in the past years. These issues make mental health a primary focus of the programs within The American Legion. 
We all recognize 911 as a National Emergency Number for Physical Health and Help. Because of the importance of good mental health, 988 is the new National Emergency Mental Health has been established. This number is available to everyone. However, Veterans may call 988 and then press the #1 to be connected directly to Veteran-specific help. 

One of the missions of The American Legion is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America&apos;s veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Mike Fronabarger, the American Legion - Mississippi State President.  State President Fronabarger explains the history of The American Legion, when it was formed and why.
He details how the programs of the American Legion have expanded since World War I to include not just veterans but their families as well. State President Fronabarger encourages all who are eligible to join their local post. Whether a veteran or their family member feel they need the offered services or not, it helps to have the support when you just need to talk with someone who understands what you have been through and what you are dealing with now.  Plus, there is strength in numbers. Because of the membership&apos;s combined voice, many veterans&apos; issue get addressed quickly at the state and federal levels.  In Mississippi, there are 217 American Legion Posts with at least one in each county and, two, three, or more in many counties.
Some of the biggest issues facing veterans and their families here in Mississippi as well as across the nation are PTSD, Homelessness, and recovery from so many of the natural disasters that have occurred in the past years. These issues make mental health a primary focus of the programs within The American Legion. 
We all recognize 911 as a National Emergency Number for Physical Health and Help. Because of the importance of good mental health, 988 is the new National Emergency Mental Health has been established. This number is available to everyone. However, Veterans may call 988 and then press the #1 to be connected directly to Veteran-specific help. 

One of the missions of The American Legion is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America&apos;s veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Disaster Assistance Available through the SBA</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Nancy Henrietta, Public Affairs Specialist with the US Small Business Administration. Nancy offers information about how listeners who were personally affected or whose businesses were affected by the tornadoes this past Spring can receive financial recovery help through low interest disaster loans.</p><p>To see if you or your business is eligible for this program or to just get more information, call 1-800-659-2955. You can also go to: "sba.gov", select the "Funding Programs tab, and then click on "Disaster Assistance".  An additional website is "https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/".</p><p>To meet someone in person, a Business Recovery Center office is located at in McNairy County, TN at:</p><p>    Latta Welcome Center</p><p>    205 W. Court Avenue  </p><p>    Selmer, TN 38375</p><p>Hours:        Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.     Closed:       Sunday</p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Nancy Henrietta, Public Affairs Specialist with the US Small Business Administration. Nancy offers information about how listeners who were personally affected or whose businesses were affected by the tornadoes this past Spring can receive financial recovery help through low interest disaster loans.</p><p>To see if you or your business is eligible for this program or to just get more information, call 1-800-659-2955. You can also go to: "sba.gov", select the "Funding Programs tab, and then click on "Disaster Assistance".  An additional website is "https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/".</p><p>To meet someone in person, a Business Recovery Center office is located at in McNairy County, TN at:</p><p>    Latta Welcome Center</p><p>    205 W. Court Avenue  </p><p>    Selmer, TN 38375</p><p>Hours:        Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.     Closed:       Sunday</p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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To see if you or your business is eligible for this program or to just get more information, call 1-800-659-2955. You can also go to: &quot;sba.gov&quot;, select the &quot;Funding Programs tab, and then click on &quot;Disaster Assistance&quot;.  An additional website is &quot;https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/&quot;.
To meet someone in person, a Business Recovery Center office is located at in McNairy County, TN at:
     Latta Welcome Center
     205 W. Court Avenue 
     Selmer, TN 38375
Hours:        Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed:       Sunday
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      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, Melinda talks with Nancy Henrietta, Public Affairs Specialist with the US Small Business Administration. Nancy offers information about how listeners who were personally affected or whose businesses were affected by the tornadoes this past Spring can receive financial recovery help through low interest disaster loans.
To see if you or your business is eligible for this program or to just get more information, call 1-800-659-2955. You can also go to: &quot;sba.gov&quot;, select the &quot;Funding Programs tab, and then click on &quot;Disaster Assistance&quot;.  An additional website is &quot;https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/&quot;.
To meet someone in person, a Business Recovery Center office is located at in McNairy County, TN at:
     Latta Welcome Center
     205 W. Court Avenue 
     Selmer, TN 38375
Hours:        Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed:       Sunday
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Charlette Foster about all the excitement of the 4th of July Celebration at The Historic Jacinto Courthouse in Alcorn County. While there is always a Political Speaking, this year's event has candidates from all over the state attending to tell where they stand on the issues concerning our local citizens. Politicians are invited to set up a tent to meet citizens. The fee for Speakers, Tent Set-Ups, and all Vendors is $25 per registration.</p><p>Beginning at 9 a.m. and rounding out somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 p.m., the Political Speaking at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse will have Bluegrass music in the Old Jacinto Schoolhouse ALL day, a Silent Auction, Arts and Crafts Vendors; Woodworking, Metal, and Jewelry Artists; Food Vendors and Food Trucks; and food cooked over an open fire by the Veterans of the Crossroads Chuck Wagon Crew. There will also be bouncy houses for the kids, plus fans and water sprinklers to help combat the heat. If you have an interest in historic places or politics, get your favorite lawn chair ready and make plans to come to the Historic Jacinto Courthouse on the 4th of July, 2023.</p><p>For more information and updates on who will be speaking, go to "The Jacinto Foundation" on Facebook.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Charlette Foster about all the excitement of the 4th of July Celebration at The Historic Jacinto Courthouse in Alcorn County. While there is always a Political Speaking, this year's event has candidates from all over the state attending to tell where they stand on the issues concerning our local citizens. Politicians are invited to set up a tent to meet citizens. The fee for Speakers, Tent Set-Ups, and all Vendors is $25 per registration.</p><p>Beginning at 9 a.m. and rounding out somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 p.m., the Political Speaking at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse will have Bluegrass music in the Old Jacinto Schoolhouse ALL day, a Silent Auction, Arts and Crafts Vendors; Woodworking, Metal, and Jewelry Artists; Food Vendors and Food Trucks; and food cooked over an open fire by the Veterans of the Crossroads Chuck Wagon Crew. There will also be bouncy houses for the kids, plus fans and water sprinklers to help combat the heat. If you have an interest in historic places or politics, get your favorite lawn chair ready and make plans to come to the Historic Jacinto Courthouse on the 4th of July, 2023.</p><p>For more information and updates on who will be speaking, go to "The Jacinto Foundation" on Facebook.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Charlette Foster about all the excitement of the 4th of July Celebration at The Historic Jacinto Courthouse in Alcorn County. While there is always a Political Speaking, this year&apos;s event has candidates from all over the state attending to tell where they stand on the issues concerning our local citizens. Politicians are invited to set up a tent to meet citizens. The fee for Speakers, Tent Set-Ups, and all Vendors is $25 per registration.
Beginning at 9 a.m. and rounding out somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 p.m., the Political Speaking at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse will have Bluegrass music in the Old Jacinto Schoolhouse ALL day, a Silent Auction, Arts and Crafts Vendors; Woodworking, Metal, and Jewelry Artists; Food Vendors and Food Trucks; and food cooked over an open fire by the Veterans of the Crossroads Chuck Wagon Crew. There will also be bouncy houses for the kids, plus fans and water sprinklers to help combat the heat. If you have an interest in historic places or politics, get your favorite lawn chair ready and make plans to come to the Historic Jacinto Courthouse on the 4th of July, 2023.
For more information and updates on who will be speaking, go to &quot;The Jacinto Foundation&quot; on Facebook. </itunes:summary>
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Beginning at 9 a.m. and rounding out somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 p.m., the Political Speaking at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse will have Bluegrass music in the Old Jacinto Schoolhouse ALL day, a Silent Auction, Arts and Crafts Vendors; Woodworking, Metal, and Jewelry Artists; Food Vendors and Food Trucks; and food cooked over an open fire by the Veterans of the Crossroads Chuck Wagon Crew. There will also be bouncy houses for the kids, plus fans and water sprinklers to help combat the heat. If you have an interest in historic places or politics, get your favorite lawn chair ready and make plans to come to the Historic Jacinto Courthouse on the 4th of July, 2023.
For more information and updates on who will be speaking, go to &quot;The Jacinto Foundation&quot; on Facebook. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Auxiliary Support:  Jayce Chanda and the American Legion Auxiliary</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Jayce Chanda, the American Legion Department of MS Auxiliary President. Jayce gives quite a bit of background on the creation of the Auxiliary Unit and also clarifies the duties, responsibilities of the Auxiliary  Jayce and Melinda continue to discuss the activities of the Auxiliary including programs like Project Package that sends care packages to active military stationed overseas, Patriot Paws which trains and provides service animals to disabled veterans at no cost to the veteran, and Final Salute, a program that addresses and supports homeless female veterans.</p><p>One of the missions of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America's veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Jayce Chanda, the American Legion Department of MS Auxiliary President. Jayce gives quite a bit of background on the creation of the Auxiliary Unit and also clarifies the duties, responsibilities of the Auxiliary  Jayce and Melinda continue to discuss the activities of the Auxiliary including programs like Project Package that sends care packages to active military stationed overseas, Patriot Paws which trains and provides service animals to disabled veterans at no cost to the veteran, and Final Salute, a program that addresses and supports homeless female veterans.</p><p>One of the missions of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America's veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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One of the missions of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America&apos;s veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</itunes:summary>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Get Out The Vote - Randle Hall</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Tippah County&apos;s Election Commissioner, Randle Hall, stops in to talk to Melinda about the August 8th, 2023 primary election in Mississippi.  Melinda and Randle discuss paper ballots, early voting, primary vs general election and voter registration.  
NOTE: Melinda mistakenly says twice that election day is August 9.  Election day 2023 is Tuesday, August 8!!!  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Tippah County&apos;s Election Commissioner, Randle Hall, stops in to talk to Melinda about the August 8th, 2023 primary election in Mississippi.  Melinda and Randle discuss paper ballots, early voting, primary vs general election and voter registration.  
NOTE: Melinda mistakenly says twice that election day is August 9.  Election day 2023 is Tuesday, August 8!!!  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this fun and informative episode, Melinda talks with Julia McDowell, Market Manager of the Pontotoc Farmers Market.  The market, which is open every Saturday from 7-11 am May through September and on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm beginning in June, has been selected as the Best Farmers Market in Mississippi. There is literally something for everyone! Julia talks about all the new vendors, additions to the market, and updates to the area.  </p><p>For more information and to get a vendor sneak peak, follow the market on Facebook at "Pontotoc Farmers Market". You won't be sorry - you'll only be sorry if you don't take the time to check them out in person!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Christy McBrayer-Francis-Voice Talent, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/the-pontotoc-farmers-market-fresh-and-fun-8qW7M6Zl</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this fun and informative episode, Melinda talks with Julia McDowell, Market Manager of the Pontotoc Farmers Market.  The market, which is open every Saturday from 7-11 am May through September and on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm beginning in June, has been selected as the Best Farmers Market in Mississippi. There is literally something for everyone! Julia talks about all the new vendors, additions to the market, and updates to the area.  </p><p>For more information and to get a vendor sneak peak, follow the market on Facebook at "Pontotoc Farmers Market". You won't be sorry - you'll only be sorry if you don't take the time to check them out in person!</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this fun and informative episode, Melinda talks with Julia McDowell, Market Manager of the Pontotoc Farmers Market.  The market, which is open every Saturday from 7-11 am May through September and on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm beginning in June, has been selected as the Best Farmers Market in Mississippi. There is literally something for everyone! Julia talks about all the new vendors, additions to the market, and updates to the area. 
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      <title>A Word From Danny Baser, Detachment Commander - Sons of The American Legion</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with the Sons of The American Legion's Detachment Commander for Mississippi, Danny Baser.  Detachment Commander Baser explains how and why the Sons of The American Legion was formed and who is eligible to join. Detachment Commander Baser also talks with Melinda about many of the activities of the various Squadrons including raising funds for Veterans and Children's Charities. He also invites the public to join their local American Legion Posts to place flags on the graves of veterans in our local cemeteries for remembrance on Memorial Day and the weekend prior.    </p><p>One of the missions of The American Legion is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America's veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with the Sons of The American Legion's Detachment Commander for Mississippi, Danny Baser.  Detachment Commander Baser explains how and why the Sons of The American Legion was formed and who is eligible to join. Detachment Commander Baser also talks with Melinda about many of the activities of the various Squadrons including raising funds for Veterans and Children's Charities. He also invites the public to join their local American Legion Posts to place flags on the graves of veterans in our local cemeteries for remembrance on Memorial Day and the weekend prior.    </p><p>One of the missions of The American Legion is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America's veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with the Sons of The American Legion&apos;s Detachment Commander for Mississippi, Danny Baser.  Detachment Commander Baser explains how and why the Sons of The American Legion was formed and who is eligible to join. Detachment Commander Baser also talks with Melinda about many of the activities of the various Squadrons including raising funds for Veterans and Children&apos;s Charities. He also invites the public to join their local American Legion Posts to place flags on the graves of veterans in our local cemeteries for remembrance on Memorial Day and the weekend prior.   
One of the missions of The American Legion is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America&apos;s veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</itunes:summary>
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One of the missions of The American Legion is to provide support for our veterans and to be an additional family for America&apos;s veterans. If you are a veteran or you have a family member who was a veteran, please reach out to your local American Legion Post for information on becoming a member and to learn more about the programs for families.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Show Host, Melinda Marsalis, talks with Myra Hill McKee and Brenda McElwain Williams about recent updates and all the upcoming projects and events of the Falkner Heritage Museum in Falkner, MS. One special event will be the Dedication Ceremony of the Memory Garden as well as the Officials' Plaques. With Craft and Food vendors on-site, this celebration will be Saturday, May 20.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Brenda McElwain Williams, Myra Hill McKee)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/falkner-heritage-museum-is-really-growing-g0VwzaHM</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Show Host, Melinda Marsalis, talks with Myra Hill McKee and Brenda McElwain Williams about recent updates and all the upcoming projects and events of the Falkner Heritage Museum in Falkner, MS. One special event will be the Dedication Ceremony of the Memory Garden as well as the Officials' Plaques. With Craft and Food vendors on-site, this celebration will be Saturday, May 20.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Brad White - Guest, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/ease-on-down-the-road-with-mdot-exdir-brad-white-V_8uYetg</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Three ways to vote:</p><p>Create an account on ABC.com - You can vote 10 times</p><p>Download the American Idol App - You can vote 10 more times</p><p>Text 21523 - Vote for Zachariah (#11)</p><p>All voting must occur during the Show.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Zachariah Smith - Guest, Luke Fitterer - Manager, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/zachariah-smith-american-idol-special-episode-Ilyurfm4</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Three ways to vote:</p><p>Create an account on ABC.com - You can vote 10 times</p><p>Download the American Idol App - You can vote 10 more times</p><p>Text 21523 - Vote for Zachariah (#11)</p><p>All voting must occur during the Show.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 2 May 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Rick Williams - Editor, Evie Storey)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/an-update-on-the-boys-and-girls-club-of-north-mississippi-_t1RytgK</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="betheone.org">betheone.org</a></p><p><a href="legion.org">legion.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.legion-aux.org/">American Legion Auxiliary</a></p><p><a href="https://www.legion.org/vicecommanders">Commander Patricia Harris</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Commander Patricia Harris, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/american-legion-vice-commander-patricia-harris-nizzudIE</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="betheone.org">betheone.org</a></p><p><a href="legion.org">legion.org</a></p><p><a href="https://www.legion-aux.org/">American Legion Auxiliary</a></p><p><a href="https://www.legion.org/vicecommanders">Commander Patricia Harris</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Bernard Hatch, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with District 4 Mississippi State Senator Rita Potts Parks about the 2023 Legislative Session, specifically discussing the money recently allocated for the completion of four-laning Highway 15 through Tippah County.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rita Potts Parks, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/a-legislative-update-from-ms-senator-rita-potts-parks-uq5KfB9W</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with District 4 Mississippi State Senator Rita Potts Parks about the 2023 Legislative Session, specifically discussing the money recently allocated for the completion of four-laning Highway 15 through Tippah County.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>This week, Melinda talks with Cassandra Weston-Hainsworth, MSU Extension Agent in Lee County specializing in 4-H and Family and Consumer Science. Melinda and Cassandra discuss the many programs of 4-H and the opportunities available across the state.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Cassandra Hainsworth, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/4-h-is-head-heart-hands-health-and-so-much-more-KV6GOruX</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>This week, Melinda talks with Cassandra Weston-Hainsworth, MSU Extension Agent in Lee County specializing in 4-H and Family and Consumer Science. Melinda and Cassandra discuss the many programs of 4-H and the opportunities available across the state.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Melinda has a hilarious time talking with Ray Prather about the upcoming productions of HEE HAW in Selmer, TN and Corinth, MS. The show will be performed first March 30th, 31st, and April 1st at 6 p.m. each night at McNairy Central High School in Selmer, TN. The show will be performed at the American Legion Hall in Corinth, MS on May 4th and 5th.</p><p>Auctions will be held during the intermissions of all performances with all proceeds going to benefit the American Cancer Society.  </p><p>For more information on the Selmer, TN shows, go to the McNairy County Hee Haw Facebook page or call Ray Prather at 731-610-5534.</p><p>For more information on the Corinth, MS shows, contact Tina Buggs at Trustmark Bank in Corinth or call 660-808-2294.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Ray Prather, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Melinda has a hilarious time talking with Ray Prather about the upcoming productions of HEE HAW in Selmer, TN and Corinth, MS. The show will be performed first March 30th, 31st, and April 1st at 6 p.m. each night at McNairy Central High School in Selmer, TN. The show will be performed at the American Legion Hall in Corinth, MS on May 4th and 5th.</p><p>Auctions will be held during the intermissions of all performances with all proceeds going to benefit the American Cancer Society.  </p><p>For more information on the Selmer, TN shows, go to the McNairy County Hee Haw Facebook page or call Ray Prather at 731-610-5534.</p><p>For more information on the Corinth, MS shows, contact Tina Buggs at Trustmark Bank in Corinth or call 660-808-2294.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Melinda has a hilarious time talking with Ray Prather about the upcoming productions of HEE HAW in Selmer, TN and Corinth, MS. The show will be performed first March 30th, 31st, and April 1st at 6 p.m. each night at McNairy Central High School in Selmer, TN. The show will be performed at the American Legion Hall in Corinth, MS on May 4th and 5th.
Auctions will be held during the intermissions of all performances with all proceeds going to benefit the American Cancer Society. 
For more information for the Selmer, TN shows, go to the McNairy County Hee Haw Facebook page or call Ray Prather at 731-610-5534.
For more information for the Corinth, MS shows, contact Tina Buggs at Trustmark Bank in Corinth or call 662-808-2294.</itunes:summary>
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Auctions will be held during the intermissions of all performances with all proceeds going to benefit the American Cancer Society. 
For more information for the Selmer, TN shows, go to the McNairy County Hee Haw Facebook page or call Ray Prather at 731-610-5534.
For more information for the Corinth, MS shows, contact Tina Buggs at Trustmark Bank in Corinth or call 662-808-2294.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>This week, Melinda talks with Miss Magnolia, Kaylee Haynes. Kaylee is preparing to compete in the Miss Mississippi pageant in Vicksburg June 7-10. Kaylee talks about her prep work for the pageant and her motivation for entering the Miss Magnolia pageant.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Kaylee Haynes, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/headed-to-miss-mississippi-usa-EcRmiCIa</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>This week, Melinda talks with Miss Magnolia, Kaylee Haynes. Kaylee is preparing to compete in the Miss Mississippi pageant in Vicksburg June 7-10. Kaylee talks about her prep work for the pageant and her motivation for entering the Miss Magnolia pageant.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Melinda talks with Miss Magnolia, Kaylee Haynes. Kaylee is preparing to compete in the Miss Mississippi pageant in Vicksburg June 7-10. Kaylee talks about her prep work for the pageant and her motivation for entering the Miss Magnolia pageant.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Houston&apos;s Hidden Gem - Daisy&apos;s on the Square</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Melinda talks with Carol Colbert and Debbie Teasley, two of the three owners of Daisy's on the Square in Houston, MS. The partnership is a family affair with the third owner being Mike Colbert, Carol's husband and Debbie's brother.  Located just off the Tanglefoot Trail, Daisy's on the Square is a true gem of a place housing several businesses all under one roof - including a restaurant, hotel, coffee shop, diner, and print shop.  Houston, a Tanglefoot Trailhead city, is home of the southern end of the Tanglefoot Trail that runs 44 miles north to New Albany. Daisy's on the Square is definitely a destination to put on your "Day Trips to Take" list!  Plan to stay overnight and enjoy this unique place.</p><p>For more information, visit "daisysonthesquare.net".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Carol Colbert, Debbie Teasley, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:   </strong>Melinda talks with Carol Colbert and Debbie Teasley, two of the three owners of Daisy's on the Square in Houston, MS. The partnership is a family affair with the third owner being Mike Colbert, Carol's husband and Debbie's brother.  Located just off the Tanglefoot Trail, Daisy's on the Square is a true gem of a place housing several businesses all under one roof - including a restaurant, hotel, coffee shop, diner, and print shop.  Houston, a Tanglefoot Trailhead city, is home of the southern end of the Tanglefoot Trail that runs 44 miles north to New Albany. Daisy's on the Square is definitely a destination to put on your "Day Trips to Take" list!  Plan to stay overnight and enjoy this unique place.</p><p>For more information, visit "daisysonthesquare.net".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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For more information, visit &quot;daisysonthesquare.net&quot;.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Over 100,000 people in our local, Northeast MS communities benefit from United Way-funded programs each year. This week, Melinda talks with Emma James and Robin McKinney from United Way of Northeast Mississippi. Robin McKinney, Director of Communication and Marketing, details how to support the programs of United Way - and possibly get a reward in return! Tickets for the annual United Way $50K Giveaway are available until March 10th. Buy a $100 ticket for "A Chance Worth Taking".  </p><p>Emma James, the Health Alliance Director, discusses the importance of prioritizing you own mental health and the mental health of those around you. Emma also gives information about the upcoming Addiction Summit at Cadence Bank on April 25th.</p><p>Get information on both these programs by calling 662-841-9133 or visiting "unitedway50K.com".</p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Emma James, Robin McKinney, Rick Williams - Editor, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Over 100,000 people in our local, Northeast MS communities benefit from United Way-funded programs each year. This week, Melinda talks with Emma James and Robin McKinney from United Way of Northeast Mississippi. Robin McKinney, Director of Communication and Marketing, details how to support the programs of United Way - and possibly get a reward in return! Tickets for the annual United Way $50K Giveaway are available until March 10th. Buy a $100 ticket for "A Chance Worth Taking".  </p><p>Emma James, the Health Alliance Director, discusses the importance of prioritizing you own mental health and the mental health of those around you. Emma also gives information about the upcoming Addiction Summit at Cadence Bank on April 25th.</p><p>Get information on both these programs by calling 662-841-9133 or visiting "unitedway50K.com".</p><p> </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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Emma James, the Health Alliance Director, discusses the importance of prioritizing you own mental health and the mental health of those around you. Emma also gives information about the upcoming Addiction Summit at Cadence Bank on April 25th.
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Jim Hobson, CEO of Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Great things are happening at MRHC including a newly updated Cath Lab; a top-notch Cardio team including Dr. Nathan Smith, a Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon who utilizes robotic surgery techniques; and the addition of Dr. David Williams to the Women's Services Staff.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jim Hobson, Christy McBrayer-Francis-Voice Talent, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/growth-for-magnolia-regional-health-center-in-corinth-s9uZV9m3</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>In this episode, Melinda talks with Jim Hobson, CEO of Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. Great things are happening at MRHC including a newly updated Cath Lab; a top-notch Cardio team including Dr. Nathan Smith, a Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeon who utilizes robotic surgery techniques; and the addition of Dr. David Williams to the Women's Services Staff.</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us:</strong> Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Melinda talks with Jamar Bell, a Recruiting Specialist for the Department of Child Protection Services serving North Mississippi. In this interview, Jamar talks about foster parenting and answer questions about the steps to becoming a foster parent.  Jamar works with 8 counties in the Northeast part of the state - Alcorn, Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union. Over the next few weeks, Jamar will be holding in-person Interest Meetings at each county's public library to answer questions and provide information about Foster Parenting. The children in foster care are in great need of people who are willing to become foster parents. Of significant need are people who are willing and capable of fostering children with Special Needs, children who are Bilingual, Teenagers, or part of a sibling group. </p><p>For more information on the dates of the local Interest Meetings, contact Jamar Bell at 662-436-3596. To know more about  becoming a foster parent, go to "mdcps.ms.gov".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Jamar Bell, Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us:</strong> Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Melinda talks with Jamar Bell, a Recruiting Specialist for the Department of Child Protection Services serving North Mississippi. In this interview, Jamar talks about foster parenting and answer questions about the steps to becoming a foster parent.  Jamar works with 8 counties in the Northeast part of the state - Alcorn, Benton, Lafayette, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union. Over the next few weeks, Jamar will be holding in-person Interest Meetings at each county's public library to answer questions and provide information about Foster Parenting. The children in foster care are in great need of people who are willing to become foster parents. Of significant need are people who are willing and capable of fostering children with Special Needs, children who are Bilingual, Teenagers, or part of a sibling group. </p><p>For more information on the dates of the local Interest Meetings, contact Jamar Bell at 662-436-3596. To know more about  becoming a foster parent, go to "mdcps.ms.gov".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us:</strong> Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>  Melinda talks with Kim Rushing, Director of United Way Northeast Mississippi's Volunteer and Non-Profit Resource Center, about the Annual Fundraising Banquet for Parkgate in Tupelo. Parkgate is a non-profit Crisis Pregnancy Clinic serving Tupelo and the surrounding areas. The upcoming fundraising event is Tuesday, February 21st at the Orchard in Tupelo. Tickets are $50 and includes a meal from Romie's.</p><p>The theme for the night is "Building a Dynasty" with a focus on Fatherhood and features guest speaker, Phil Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame. Go to the "parkgateclinic.org" website and select BANQUET to purchase your ticket, OR call 662-841-1517 and ask for Carrie.</p><p>ALSO - Kim Rushing discusses the United Way $50K Giveaway presented by Crescent Memorial. With a Grand Prize of $50,000, tickets are on sale through March 10. Sales will be cut-off once 4,000 tickets are sold. Full details are available at "unitedway50k.org".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Carlyn Bain - Vocal Talent, Kim Rushing, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us:</strong> Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>  Melinda talks with Kim Rushing, Director of United Way Northeast Mississippi's Volunteer and Non-Profit Resource Center, about the Annual Fundraising Banquet for Parkgate in Tupelo. Parkgate is a non-profit Crisis Pregnancy Clinic serving Tupelo and the surrounding areas. The upcoming fundraising event is Tuesday, February 21st at the Orchard in Tupelo. Tickets are $50 and includes a meal from Romie's.</p><p>The theme for the night is "Building a Dynasty" with a focus on Fatherhood and features guest speaker, Phil Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame. Go to the "parkgateclinic.org" website and select BANQUET to purchase your ticket, OR call 662-841-1517 and ask for Carrie.</p><p>ALSO - Kim Rushing discusses the United Way $50K Giveaway presented by Crescent Memorial. With a Grand Prize of $50,000, tickets are on sale through March 10. Sales will be cut-off once 4,000 tickets are sold. Full details are available at "unitedway50k.org".</p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us: </strong>Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Amy Marsh, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/steam-in-the-classroom-kjlrFZHe</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us: </strong>Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>crosspeacemusic@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0BBM911SX">Love's Road on Amazon Music</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068765896050">Mississippi School of Music on Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tonywaynehooper.com/">Tony's Website</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Tony Hooper-Guest, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/tony-wayne-hooper-on-loves-road-0wm5HYrr</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>crosspeacemusic@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0BBM911SX">Love's Road on Amazon Music</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068765896050">Mississippi School of Music on Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tonywaynehooper.com/">Tony's Website</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Tony Wayne Hooper on Love&apos;s Road</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, musician Tony Wayne Hooper, talks about his Mississippi School of Music and his professional music career.  This episode includes three original songs by Tony  with his story behind the lyrics.  There is a link to his new album, Love&apos;s Road, in the show notes.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>In this episode, musician Tony Wayne Hooper, talks about his Mississippi School of Music and his professional music career.  This episode includes three original songs by Tony  with his story behind the lyrics.  There is a link to his new album, Love&apos;s Road, in the show notes.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://www.mpbonline.org/">MPB</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13216846/">Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis</a></p><p><a href="http://sixshooterstudios.net/">Six Shooters Studios</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/tishomingo/">Tishomingo State Park</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Clark Richey, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/clark-richey-mysterious-circumstance-EB4OGIIk</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://www.mpbonline.org/">MPB</a></p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13216846/">Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis</a></p><p><a href="http://sixshooterstudios.net/">Six Shooters Studios</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/tishomingo/">Tishomingo State Park</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Clark Richey - Mysterious Circumstance</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Clark Richey returns in this episode to invite listeners to tune in to MPB at 7 pm on Thursday, February 2, to watch Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis.  The award-winning movie, directed by Clark Richey, was filmed in Northeast Mississippi.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Clark Richey returns in this episode to invite listeners to tune in to MPB at 7 pm on Thursday, February 2, to watch Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriwether Lewis.  The award-winning movie, directed by Clark Richey, was filmed in Northeast Mississippi.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://www.corinthcomiccon.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAiJSeBhCCARIsAHnAzT-KBCsXf0yogf6R8koOj7qdWzHHBv6dZa4Tl8sW6kxhwQHgYGilmAsaAlvREALw_wcB">Corinth Comic Con 2023</a></p><p><a href="https://www.crossroadsarena.com/">Corinth Arena</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/videogamecorner/">Video Game Corner on Facebook</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/corinth-comic-con-05EAoOA0</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://www.corinthcomiccon.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAiJSeBhCCARIsAHnAzT-KBCsXf0yogf6R8koOj7qdWzHHBv6dZa4Tl8sW6kxhwQHgYGilmAsaAlvREALw_wcB">Corinth Comic Con 2023</a></p><p><a href="https://www.crossroadsarena.com/">Corinth Arena</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/videogamecorner/">Video Game Corner on Facebook</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Austin Bell, owner of Video Game Corner in Corinth and the organizer of Corinth Comic Con (Saturday, January 21, 2023) explains what a Comic Con event is and what&apos;s going to happen at the Corinth Arena during Corinth Comic Con.  </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>kim@unitedwaynems.org</p><p>662-841-9133</p><p>volunteernems.org</p><p>unitedwaynems.org</p><p>Cause Connect is the name of the app you need to download</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 Jan 2023 16:57:19 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Bob Ray, Host Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/blues-cafe-at-the-link-centre-tupelo-2GJE6TDX</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Bob-Ray/100009091211268/">Bob Ray</a></p><p><a href="https://link-centre.org/">The Link Centre, Tupelo, MS</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RLBoyceOfficial/">RL Boyce</a></p><p><a href="https://chrisgillmusic.com/">Chris Gill</a></p><p><a href="https://garryburnsidemusic.com/">Garry Burnside</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/skip.oliver.71">Skip Oliver</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Nick Bain, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Let&apos;s Hear From Representative Nick Bain</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><a href="www.jc.media">www.jc.media</a></p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Joyce Graddy - Production Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/surprise-visit-from-santa-Fd7nadNu</link>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Surprise Visit From Santa</itunes:title>
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      <title>MS State Senator Rita Potts Parks</title>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/ms-state-senator-rita-potts-parks-Xrs_hGyl</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>MS State Senator Rita Potts Parks</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>District 4 Mississippi State Senator Rita Potts Parks talks about what is coming up in the 2023 Legislative Session.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>MS Representative Jody Steverson</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Jody Steverson)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/ms-representative-jody-steverson-cg2rtiNO</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>MS Representative Jody Steverson</itunes:title>
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      <title>South Tippah Superintendent - Tony Elliott</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Tony Elliott, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>South Tippah Superintendent - Tony Elliott</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode Melinda talks with South Tippah School District Superintendent about how the 2022-2023 school year is going so far and what is coming up in the spring semester.</itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Billye Jean Stroud)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/shop-locally-yall-wgEsZVO2</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Shop Locally, Y&apos;all!!</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Billye Jean Stroud</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Billye Jean Stroude is the New Albany Main Street Director.  New Albany is an award winning small town in northeast Mississippi that has many beautiful boutiques, local eatery&apos;s and specialty shops.  Billye Jean reminds listeners why it is so important for the economy to shop locally first especially at Christmas.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Pine Mountain Tree Farm</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Pine Mountain Tree Farm</p><p>46 CR 608 Walnut, MS 38683</p><p>662-643-3902</p><p>Take CR 608 off of highway 72 between Corinth and Walnut.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Amy Alred, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/pine-mountain-tree-farm-rW95uS1j</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Pine Mountain Tree Farm</p><p>46 CR 608 Walnut, MS 38683</p><p>662-643-3902</p><p>Take CR 608 off of highway 72 between Corinth and Walnut.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Pine Mountain Tree Farm</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Mike Morolt started a Christmas Tree farm in the 1980&apos;s as a small side business.  The business has grown to a large operation with families traveling from Nashville and Memphis as well as from all over North Mississippi to cut trees and even propose at Pine Mountain Tree Farm.  His daughter, Amy Alred, stopped by Sun Bear Studio to talk about all of the cool things happening at the farm.  They offer wreath making workshops and a great Christmas tree experience!  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Mike Morolt started a Christmas Tree farm in the 1980&apos;s as a small side business.  The business has grown to a large operation with families traveling from Nashville and Memphis as well as from all over North Mississippi to cut trees and even propose at Pine Mountain Tree Farm.  His daughter, Amy Alred, stopped by Sun Bear Studio to talk about all of the cool things happening at the farm.  They offer wreath making workshops and a great Christmas tree experience!  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Veterans and Shopping Local</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2022 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Billye Jean Stroud, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Mike Felton)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/veterans-and-shopping-local-B2890bvq</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Veterans and Shopping Local</itunes:title>
      <itunes:author>Melinda Marsalis - Host, Billye Jean Stroud, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Mike Felton</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week Melinda talks to Commander Mike Felton of Ripley&apos;s American Legion Post #81 about the upcoming Veterans Day Program and then we hear from Billye Jean Stroud about New Albany&apos;s Holiday Open House.  </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Back in Black Friday Show</p><p>Dale's Bells</p><p>AC/DC Tribute Show</p><p>Black Friday, November 25, 2022</p><p>Show Starts at 8:30 pm</p><p>Steele's Dive Restaurant</p><p>4187 W Main Street, Tupelo, MS</p><p><a href="https://www.alz.org/ms">https://www.alz.org/ms</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Nov 2022 00:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Dale Michael, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/back-in-black-friday-show-rock-to-end-alzheimers-JEoA6uIt</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Back in Black Friday Show</p><p>Dale's Bells</p><p>AC/DC Tribute Show</p><p>Black Friday, November 25, 2022</p><p>Show Starts at 8:30 pm</p><p>Steele's Dive Restaurant</p><p>4187 W Main Street, Tupelo, MS</p><p><a href="https://www.alz.org/ms">https://www.alz.org/ms</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Back In Black Friday Show - Rock To End Alzheimer&apos;s</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Randle Hall, Randy Graves, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/rock-the-vote-0n-november-8th-ZADl_2aN</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Rock The Vote 0n November 8th</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Melinda talks to Randle Hall, Election Commission Chairman, and Randy Graves, Circuit Court Clerk about voting with paper ballots this year and why it&apos;s important to vote on November 8th.  </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Donna Knight, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/cross-country-at-blue-mountain-high-school-donna-knight-umtQuXRS</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Cross Country at Blue Mountain High School - Donna Knight</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of the Representative Jody Steverson half time show, Melinda talks to Donna Knight about her cross country team at Blue Mountain High School.  </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Sherrell Settlemires, James Storey, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:summary>Tippah County Good Samaritan Center board members Sherrell Settlemires and James Storey talk about the upcoming open house that will be hosted on Sunday, November 6th during Ripley&apos;s Holiday Open House.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Wagons for Veterans of the Crossroads</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Jeremy Jones (731) 610-4414</p><p>Carlean Parker (662) 415-6743</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jeremy Jones, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/wagons-for-veterans-of-the-crossroads-fCyuzRNh</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Jeremy Jones (731) 610-4414</p><p>Carlean Parker (662) 415-6743</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Wagons for Veterans of the Crossroads</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Corinth&apos;s American Legion will host it&apos;s first ever Wagons for Veterans of the Crossroads.  Twelve &quot;Chuck Wagons&quot;  from across the south will gather at the American Legion on Tate Street to cook authentic campfire food for guests to sample.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Pine Grove B&apos;ball&apos;s Coach Katie Bates</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Katie Bates, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/pine-grove-bballs-coach-katie-bates-lidgg9wn</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Pine Grove B&apos;ball&apos;s Coach Katie Bates</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>This week Melinda chats with Pine Grove&apos;s winning ladies basketball coach, Katie Bates.  </itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Call 1-800-821-9157 if you are interested in becoming a foster parent</p><p>Call Jamar at 662-436-3596</p><p><a href="www.mdcps.ms.gov">www.mdcps.ms.gov</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jamar Bell, Ashley Blackburn, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/foster-parents-needed-orHgcNGA</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>Call 1-800-821-9157 if you are interested in becoming a foster parent</p><p>Call Jamar at 662-436-3596</p><p><a href="www.mdcps.ms.gov">www.mdcps.ms.gov</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Donald Lewis, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Nathan Lewis)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/carbon-recall-tupelo-the-power-of-the-sun-70DpC5sp</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><strong>carbonrecalltupelo.com</strong></p><p><strong>662-260-5095</strong></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Carbon Recall Tupelo - The Power of the Sun</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Father and son business owners, Donald and Nathan Lewis, are owners of Carbon Recall Tupelo.  They explain the services they offer from solar panels to geothermal heating and cooling to energy efficiency evaluations.  They are helping you harness the power of the sun and the earth and leverage tax rebates in order to significantly lower your electric bill.  </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Father and son business owners, Donald and Nathan Lewis, are owners of Carbon Recall Tupelo.  They explain the services they offer from solar panels to geothermal heating and cooling to energy efficiency evaluations.  They are helping you harness the power of the sun and the earth and leverage tax rebates in order to significantly lower your electric bill.  </itunes:subtitle>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2022 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Katie Wilbanks, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Producer, Jody Steverson, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/coach-katie-talks-cheer-at-falkner-high-school-4JJgp9Tv</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 8 Oct 2022 01:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/walnut-math-and-science-team-3iM9NlAH</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 4 Oct 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Wanda Stroupe, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/dr-wanda-stroupe-discusses-full-practice-authority-BATbaaKS</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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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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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Ripley Main Street director, Elizabeth Behm, and Jefferson Street Tap Room owner, Will Vance, discuss the upcoming Oktoberfest in Ripley.  Oktoberfest will be celebrated from 5 pm until 10 pm on Saturday, October 1, 2022 on the courthouse square in Ripley.  Food and beverage tasting tickets will be for sale.  Downtown boutiques will be open late.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:48:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Elizabeth Behm, Will Vance, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Ferrin Rainey, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>There&apos;s This Festival in Tishomingo Co.</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Ferrin Rainey, Tishomingo County&apos;s Tourism Director, tells Melinda all about the upcoming Waterway Festival in Tishomingo County.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Pine Grove Volleyball Coach Justin Jordan</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis )</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/pine-grove-volleyball-coach-justin-jordan-uzvLc_hC</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Pine Grove Volleyball Coach Justin Jordan</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this bonus episode, Melinda wraps up her tour of Tippah County volleyball programs with Pine Grove coach, Justin Jordan.  This interview was originally broadcast during the September 16 halftime shows for Ripley, Falkner and Walnut&apos;s football games.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Mighty Roots Music Festival Founder - Howard Stovall</title>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com/">https://www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com/listen">Get in the mood with the Spotify Playlist</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Howard Stovall, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/mighty-roots-music-festival-founder-howard-stovall-53AkDQUD</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><a href="https://www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com/">https://www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mightyrootsmusicfestival.com/listen">Get in the mood with the Spotify Playlist</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Mighty Roots Music Festival Founder - Howard Stovall</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>There is an awesome music festival hosted in Stovall, MS that features a broad and entertaining swath of Americana music with an affordable way to attend as well as a VIP option.  In true delta style, the festival will happen surrounded by cotton fields being harvested as the music plays.  The festival will be September 23-24, 2022.  Don&apos;t miss it!</itunes:summary>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2022 02:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Brad Barnes, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/falkner-volleyball-coach-brad-barnes-rVhPNOZ5</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Jarrett Thompson, Benton County Fair Board of Directors, and Justin Dickerson, Buck Wild Bucking Stock CEO talk to Melinda about the Benton County Fair coming up September 8-10, 2022.  The Fair starts Thursday with the annual beauty review and the opening of the carnival.  Friday activities include a creative arts expo, Buck Wild Bull Riding, Junior Bulls, carnival rides and a Pig and Calf Scramble.  Friday is packed full with a sanctioned Steak Cooking Competition, Pony Pull , Bulls and Barrels, carnival rides and a concert by Wide Open.  </p><p>Benton County Fair and Livestock Association, Inc (Facebook)</p><p>662-224-6330</p><p>benton@ext.msstate.edu</p><p>@buckwildbuckingstock</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 6 Sep 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jarrett Thompson, Justin Dickerson, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Rick Williams - Editor, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Jarrett Thompson, Benton County Fair Board of Directors, and Justin Dickerson, Buck Wild Bucking Stock CEO talk to Melinda about the Benton County Fair coming up September 8-10, 2022.  The Fair starts Thursday with the annual beauty review and the opening of the carnival.  Friday activities include a creative arts expo, Buck Wild Bull Riding, Junior Bulls, carnival rides and a Pig and Calf Scramble.  Friday is packed full with a sanctioned Steak Cooking Competition, Pony Pull , Bulls and Barrels, carnival rides and a concert by Wide Open.  </p><p>Benton County Fair and Livestock Association, Inc (Facebook)</p><p>662-224-6330</p><p>benton@ext.msstate.edu</p><p>@buckwildbuckingstock</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Tippah County Halftime Show sponsored by Representative Jody Steverson, Melinda sits down in Sun Bear Studio with Walnut High School Volleyball Coach Kelly Hopper.   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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      <pubDate>Sat, 3 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Kelly Hopper, Rick Williams - Editor, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this bonus episode you'll hear from Ripley High School's head volleyball coach, Laura Booth.   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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      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Laura Booth, Melinda Marsalis - Host, Chris Marsalis - Sound Technician, Rick Williams - Editor)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>www.jc.media          662-837-1023         theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> In this episode Melinda talks with Baldwyn, MS native, Director Clark Richey.  Clark has written and directed a movie entitled Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Merriweather Lewis.  The movie, which was filmed in Tishomingo County, has met with critical acclaim in the independent film world and is set to premier in several theatres in the area.  Clark talks about the premiere schedule and the making of the movie.  </p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13216846/">Mysterious Circumstance: The Death of Meriweather Lewis</a></p><p><a href="https://corinthcoliseum.com/">Corinth Coliseum</a></p><p><a href="https://magnoliaciviccenter.com/">The Magnolia Civic Center </a>(New Albany)</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> In this episode Melinda talks with Jenny Holly Jones  and  Angie Owen  about the Girl Scout program in North Mississippi.  It's much more than selling cookies!! The Girl Scouts of today are tomorrow's leaders.  But the Girl Scout program is in need of troop leaders.  Is this a challenge for you?  Maybe your would be a good troop leader</p><p>www.girlscoutshs.org</p><p>800-624-4185</p><p>JC Media, LLC – The Shark 102.3 FM, Kudzu 104.9 FM, Sun Bear Studio</p><p>107 E Spring Street, Ripley, MS 38663</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p><a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a></p><p>www.shark1023.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> In this episode, Brandon Albertson and Casey Moss, Tippah County Extension Agents, come back to talk about programs offered at your local extension office.  </p><p>Tippah County Extension Office Phone:  662-837-8184 </p><p>Tippah County Extension and Tippah County 4H on Facebook </p><p>JC Media, LLC – The Shark 102.3 FM, Kudzu 104.9 FM, Sun Bear Studio</p><p>107 E Spring Street, Ripley, MS 38663</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p><a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, feel free to call or email.  Ask for Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> David Sheffield is a former Saturday Night Live skit writer who wrote back in the SNL days of Eddie Murphy.  Sheffield went on to screen write for Murphy on Coming to America and The Nutty Professor.  Now he has written a play called The Heartbreak Henry that recounts his experiences as a night manager of a flophouse in Oxford in 1967.  The play will be performed at the Claude Gentry Theatre in Baldwyn, MS on August 11-13 and August 20, 2022.  </p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>www.shark1023.com</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>Facebook: 1023theshark</p><p>Twitter and Instagram: @theshark1023</p><p>TicToc: @sharkkudzusunbear</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Aug 2022 17:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, feel free to call or email.  Ask for Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> David Sheffield is a former Saturday Night Live skit writer who wrote back in the SNL days of Eddie Murphy.  Sheffield went on to screen write for Murphy on Coming to America and The Nutty Professor.  Now he has written a play called The Heartbreak Henry that recounts his experiences as a night manager of a flophouse in Oxford in 1967.  The play will be performed at the Claude Gentry Theatre in Baldwyn, MS on August 11-13 and August 20, 2022.  </p><p>theshark1023@gmail.com</p><p>www.shark1023.com</p><p>662-837-1023</p><p>Facebook: 1023theshark</p><p>Twitter and Instagram: @theshark1023</p><p>TicToc: @sharkkudzusunbear</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This interview:  </strong>In this final episode of Every Day's An Event, show host Beth talks about her decision to change the title and direction of her weekly show that is aired on The Shark 102.3 every Wednesday at 11 am and then is released as a podcast.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Aug 2022 22:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Host Beth Benson, Rick Williams)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: This is Melinda's 105th episode of Main Street Moments.  It's also Melinda's last episode of Main Street Moments.  In this last episode, you get to meet Heather Tate who will take over the Monday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 position with her show Talk Travel With Heather Tate.  This lifelong traveler and travel agent will be on the air and on a new podcast with travel trick, tips and encouragement to become a great traveler.  </p><p>heather@whimsicaldestinations.com</p><p>heatherandlogantate@whimsical destinations on Facebook</p><p>662-401-9327</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 3 Aug 2022 21:40:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Heather Tate, Chris Marsalis, Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: This is Melinda's 105th episode of Main Street Moments.  It's also Melinda's last episode of Main Street Moments.  In this last episode, you get to meet Heather Tate who will take over the Monday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 position with her show Talk Travel With Heather Tate.  This lifelong traveler and travel agent will be on the air and on a new podcast with travel trick, tips and encouragement to become a great traveler.  </p><p>heather@whimsicaldestinations.com</p><p>heatherandlogantate@whimsical destinations on Facebook</p><p>662-401-9327</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week: </strong>Keith Storey is one of ten contestants in this year's Dance Like the Stars fundraiser to benefit the North Mississippi Boys and Girls Clubs.  Keith talks about the ups and downs of learning to ballroom dance.  </p><p><a href="https://www.bgcnms.org/dance-like-the-stars">Donate to Dance Like the Stars</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week</strong>: Julia McDowell is the manager of the Pontotoc Farmers Market.  The market, which opens every Saturday at 7 am, has been very popular and a huge success this year.  Julia stopped in to tell us about all of the great facets of the market that have led to its success.  </p><p>25 West Jefferson Street, Pontotoc, MS</p><p><a href="https://pontotocfarmersmarket.com/">www.pontotocfarmersmarket.com</a></p><p>pontotocfarmersmarket@gmail.com</p><p>On Facebook: @pontotocfarmersmarket</p><p>662-489-5042 (Chamber of Commerce)</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week: </strong>Felicia Caples, Tippah County historian, explains the fundraiser being hosted by the Tippah County Historical and Genealogical Society to purchase and place grave markers on unmarked graves in the Ripley Cemetery.  </p><p>The Tippah County Historical and Genealogical Society was founded on December 15, 1975 by Bill Gurney, Don Martini, Oleta Rutherford, and Martha Braddock. The Society was organized for the purpose of researching all facets of history pertaining to Tippah County and its people.  TCH&GS meets at Noon on the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Shirley's Restaurant. All persons are invited to attend. Membership is $20 annually for individuals and $30 for couples.</p><p><a href="https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8KOohtOIuU?fbclid=IwAR0dhsec4DQE7zjq8yVys4NUNVUO_OVT6nIlyhlHtt6W2r10ap1XvOYBJ8Y" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8KOohtOIuU</a></p><p>Main checks to: 201 Union Street, Ripley MS 38663</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 18:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Kevin Barefield, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Melinda Marsalis)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: Brandon Alberson and Casey Moss stop by to talk about the Tippah County Fair.  The fair is an annual weeklong event that is full of fun activities.  </p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:30:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: Tracy Vainisi gives listeners inside tips for taking a staycation in New Albany.</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: Tracy Vainisi gives listeners inside tips for taking a staycation in New Albany.</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week</strong>: Melinda chats with Briana Talley, director of the graduate institute for Base Camp Coding Academy. She explains the programs at the academy and how students can get involved.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Briana Talley, Rick Williams, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Patrick Hudson, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: Patrick Hudson talks with Melinda about upcoming events that will take place in Corinth's historic theatre. </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth talks to Beverly about carving the perfect watermelon for your independence day cookout!</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth talks to Beverly about carving the perfect watermelon for your independence day cookout!</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week:</strong>  Union County Development Association Director, Daleana Mapp, discusses the Association's upcoming golf tournament fundraiser and the great New Albany team she works with.  </p><p><a href="http://www.ucda-newalbany.com/">http://www.ucda-newalbany.com/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Daleana Mapp)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week:</strong>  Union County Development Association Director, Daleana Mapp, discusses the Association's upcoming golf tournament fundraiser and the great New Albany team she works with.  </p><p><a href="http://www.ucda-newalbany.com/">http://www.ucda-newalbany.com/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week</strong>: Magnolia Civic Center Manager, Justin Bartlett, talks about summer fun and future plans at MCC.  </p><p><a href="https://magnoliaciviccenter.com/">https://magnoliaciviccenter.com/</a></p><p>127 E Bankhead St, New Albany, MS 38652</p><p>662-539-3909</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis, Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams, Justin Bartlett)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>Beth talks with Tupelo's Andi Nolan about her Elvis-themed AirBNB! </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Beth Benson, Andi Nolan)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>Beth talks with Tupelo's Andi Nolan about her Elvis-themed AirBNB! </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>Miss New Albany, Lexi Kent, stops by Sunbear Studio to talk about the upcoming Mississippi Miss Hospitality pageant!</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Lexi Kent)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Tyrisha Battle)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This week: Holly Springs tourism director, Tyrisha Battle, talks about music events, Holly Springs history, and Strawberry Plains! </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>Beth talks to her friend Jason Franklin about celebrating Father's Day in a variety of circumstances.</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Beth Benson, Jason Franklin)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>Beth talks to her friend Jason Franklin about celebrating Father's Day in a variety of circumstances.</p>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>Melinda chats with Eric Melton about summer reading, scavenger hunts and sea creatures! </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p>This week Melinda talks to Baldwyn main street director, Shelby Scott, about upcoming independence day celebrations! </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Shelby Scott)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p>This week Melinda talks to Baldwyn main street director, Shelby Scott, about upcoming independence day celebrations! </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p><strong>This week:</strong> Your host, Beth Benson, talks with SJ Ceramic Co, owner, Shelby Toole. SJ Ceramic Co is a small-batch functional pottery & jewelry business in MS. Priding themselves in being known for offering well-crafted, vibrant pottery, SJ Ceramic Co. believes that handmade pottery can be the vessel to slow people down to enjoy the world a little bit more</p><p>On Facebook:  @sjceramicco</p><p>On Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/shebsheb?fbclid=IwAR0asfv230tkwVEJCDoMZNCrf1Qx02Lw8Smg58zuhfLHe1zke8unfJUNpnw" target="_blank">@shebsheb</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Beth Benson - Host, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Shelby Toole)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p><strong>This week:</strong> Your host, Beth Benson, talks with SJ Ceramic Co, owner, Shelby Toole. SJ Ceramic Co is a small-batch functional pottery & jewelry business in MS. Priding themselves in being known for offering well-crafted, vibrant pottery, SJ Ceramic Co. believes that handmade pottery can be the vessel to slow people down to enjoy the world a little bit more</p><p>On Facebook:  @sjceramicco</p><p>On Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/shebsheb?fbclid=IwAR0asfv230tkwVEJCDoMZNCrf1Qx02Lw8Smg58zuhfLHe1zke8unfJUNpnw" target="_blank">@shebsheb</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Ferrin Rainey, Tishomingo County's Tourism Director talks about Fishing Tournaments at JP Coleman and Glamping!</p><p>Fishing Tournaments at JP Coleman Park - Contact Gary Ray or Don Williams at 662-423-6515</p><p>Glamping: Pickwick Adventures (662-415-2141) and TentRR at Tishomingo State Park and JP Coleman.  </p><p><a href="https://tennesseerivervalleygeotourism.org/entries/jaybird-park/c79a3465-c53d-4c1c-ac33-a1375a169a16">Jay Bird Market at Jay Bird Park</a></p><p>Farmer's Market vendors call 662-423-7016</p><p>Ferrin's Office Number is 662-423-0051</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Your host, Beth, talks with The Urban Gardener, Mary Jane Meadows about taking your first steps toward becoming a gardener.  </p><p>On Facebook: @themsgreenjeans</p><p>On Instagram: @theurgangardner</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Jun 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Your host, Beth, talks with The Urban Gardener, Mary Jane Meadows about taking your first steps toward becoming a gardener.  </p><p>On Facebook: @themsgreenjeans</p><p>On Instagram: @theurgangardner</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week:</strong>  Scott Morris, free-lance journalist, tells us how to write our own stories.  </p><p><a href="http://morrisstories.com/">http://morrisstories.com/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Scott Morris)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week:</strong>  Melinda talks to Tippah County Archivist, Felicia Caples, about the history of Memorial Day and gives us some insight into ways that you can find and honor the graves of fallen soldiers.  </p><p><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Mississippi?id=state_27">Find A Grave Mississippi</a></p><p>tippahhistoricalsociety@gmail.com</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Felicia Caples)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week:</strong>  Melinda talks to Tippah County Archivist, Felicia Caples, about the history of Memorial Day and gives us some insight into ways that you can find and honor the graves of fallen soldiers.  </p><p><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Mississippi?id=state_27">Find A Grave Mississippi</a></p><p>tippahhistoricalsociety@gmail.com</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Show host Beth Benson talks with retail store owner, Ellis McBride about what to wear to all of these upcoming summer festivals.  Ellis McBride, who just celebrated her 19th birthday recently opened a clothing store called Four West in Ripley, MS. </p><p>@shopfourwest<br /><a href="mailto:shopfourwest@gmail.com" target="_blank">shopfourwest@gmail.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Host Beth Benson, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Mississippi Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District, Brandon Presley, talks about infrastructure projects that are in the works and takes a look at the future of Mississippi.  </p><p><a href="https://www.psc.ms.gov/">https://www.psc.ms.gov/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Mike Felton, Commander of the Post 81 American Legion in Ripley, talks about the Memorial Day Celebration that will take place on May 30, 2022. </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Show host Beth talks with Tupelo photographer, Allen Pegues about tips and tricks for creating a good picture or video with your phone.  This is the second of a two part series.  </p><p><strong>@premiumproductions.net </strong> on Facebook<br /> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Ripley Main Street Director and MS Hill Country Blues guitarist, Garry Burnside discuss the upcoming Blues Block Party that will take place in Ripley on Saturday, May 28th.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Leesha Faulkner)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2022 15:24:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Presley Marshall, Jonah Baker, MJ Mitchell, Skyler Lee)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 4 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Mississippi Senator Chad McMahan and Saltillo Mayor Copey Grantham discuss the infrastructure projects planned in Saltillo and the bright future of the city of Saltillo and North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 3 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Senator Chad McMahan, Mayor Copey Grantham)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 2 May 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Vaunita Martin)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> Co-eds and Co-hosts Presley and Jonah keep you up to date with events happening at Blue Mountain College.  Today's guest is graduating senior, Olivia Chadwell. </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Presley Marshall, Jonah Baker, Haley Wilbanks, Olivia Chadwell)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> Co-eds and Co-hosts Presley and Jonah keep you up to date with events happening at Blue Mountain College.  Today's guest is graduating senior, Olivia Chadwell. </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Host Beth Benson talks to Blanca Rangel about celebrating Cinco de Mayo.  Blanca is a local caterer and has a very popular food stand every month at First Monday Trade Days in Ripley.  Blanca shares with our listeners her famous authentic guacamole and street corn recipes.  </p><p>   Blanca's Catering phone number is 662-587-3216</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Beth Benson, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Blanca Rangel)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Host Beth Benson talks to Blanca Rangel about celebrating Cinco de Mayo.  Blanca is a local caterer and has a very popular food stand every month at First Monday Trade Days in Ripley.  Blanca shares with our listeners her famous authentic guacamole and street corn recipes.  </p><p>   Blanca's Catering phone number is 662-587-3216</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> Melinda talks with Neil Taylor of Booneville who is the promoter of EPW wrestling in Booneville.  </p><p><a href="epwwrestlingms.com">epwwrestlingms.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Neil Taylor)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week:  Co-hosts Presley and Jonah are coming close to the end of the school year and watching upper classmen prepare for graduation ceremonies so they decided to sit down and talk with  alumna Joyce Graddy to talk about being a BMC student then and now.</p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis )</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week:  Co-hosts Presley and Jonah are coming close to the end of the school year and watching upper classmen prepare for graduation ceremonies so they decided to sit down and talk with  alumna Joyce Graddy to talk about being a BMC student then and now.</p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  <strong>Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. </strong>If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Evie Storey, director of marketing and special events for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, joins Beth to discuss how volunteering can help make your day special while you make someone else's day!!  Evie and Beth discuss a variety of volunteer opportunities that you may not have ever considered!</p><p>www.bgcnms.org</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Beth Benson, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Evie Storey)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/every-days-an-event-with-beth-volunteering-evie-storey-_r_xn95W</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  <strong>Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. </strong>If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Evie Storey, director of marketing and special events for the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi, joins Beth to discuss how volunteering can help make your day special while you make someone else's day!!  Evie and Beth discuss a variety of volunteer opportunities that you may not have ever considered!</p><p>www.bgcnms.org</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> SB2095 was signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves on February 2, 2022.  Municipalities and Counties have 90 days to opt out of the program.  With that deadline rapidly approaching, Melinda called Lee Yancey, the House Representative who worked with the author of the bill, Senator Kevin Blackwell to ensure that the wishes of the House were considered in the bill.  In the process of crafting the bill, Representative Yancey has become an expert on the subject of Mississippi's new Medical Cannabis Law.  Melinda and Representative Yancey talk about who can use medical cannabis, who can grow and process it, who can distribute it, and how cities and counties can opt out of the program.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Representative Lee Yancey)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> SB2095 was signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves on February 2, 2022.  Municipalities and Counties have 90 days to opt out of the program.  With that deadline rapidly approaching, Melinda called Lee Yancey, the House Representative who worked with the author of the bill, Senator Kevin Blackwell to ensure that the wishes of the House were considered in the bill.  In the process of crafting the bill, Representative Yancey has become an expert on the subject of Mississippi's new Medical Cannabis Law.  Melinda and Representative Yancey talk about who can use medical cannabis, who can grow and process it, who can distribute it, and how cities and counties can opt out of the program.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week:</strong>  Allen McDaniel is the coordinator of the annual Blue Suede Cruise in Tupelo, MS.  He talks about how you can participate in the cruise or just come check out all of the cars.  </p><p>Blue Suede Cruise - April 29 and 30, 2022 - Tupelo, MS</p><p>www.bluesc.com</p><p>662-213-8873</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Allen McDaniel)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/main-st-moments-blue-suede-cruise-allen-mcdaniel-r1Pl6JnZ</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week:</strong>  Allen McDaniel is the coordinator of the annual Blue Suede Cruise in Tupelo, MS.  He talks about how you can participate in the cruise or just come check out all of the cars.  </p><p>Blue Suede Cruise - April 29 and 30, 2022 - Tupelo, MS</p><p>www.bluesc.com</p><p>662-213-8873</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   <strong>Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  </strong>Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: Angel Wilson, a sophomore psychology major from Olive Branch, joins Presley and Jonah to discuss the spring semester, SGA and all of the activities going on at Blue Mountain College.  </p><p>www.bmc.edu</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Presley Marshall, Jonah Baker, Haley Wilbanks, Angel Wilson, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/topper-time-blue-mountain-college-april-15-2022-_USZ9PjW</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   <strong>Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  </strong>Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: Angel Wilson, a sophomore psychology major from Olive Branch, joins Presley and Jonah to discuss the spring semester, SGA and all of the activities going on at Blue Mountain College.  </p><p>www.bmc.edu</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson. If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.  You can send an email to <a href="mailto:theshark1023@gmail.com">theshark1023@gmail.com</a>.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Copey Grantham)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Stephanie Box, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Stephanie Box is the Saltillo Main Street Director.  She talks about all of the things she has learned in the first three months of her tenure and all of the great things that her board of directors is planning for the Summer and Fall.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p>This Week: Show host, Beth Benson, talks with New Albany artist Lee Thompson.  Thompson talks about how she got started painting windows.  She also tells listeners how they can get started painting windows at home.   </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Apr 2022 17:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Beth Benson, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Lee Thompson)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p>This Week: Show host, Beth Benson, talks with New Albany artist Lee Thompson.  Thompson talks about how she got started painting windows.  She also tells listeners how they can get started painting windows at home.   </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> The Ripley Public Library is part of the Northeast Regional Library System.  Eric Melton, Ripley's branch librarian, stopped in at Sun Bear Studio to talk about National Library Week.  He talked about all of the great digital and other non-traditional  resources at the library.  He also talked about the spring activity packets that are available for pick-up until Easter.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 5 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Melinda Marsalis, Eric Melton)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/heard-it-on-the-shark-national-library-week-eric-melton-G6Jh0dgC</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> The Ripley Public Library is part of the Northeast Regional Library System.  Eric Melton, Ripley's branch librarian, stopped in at Sun Bear Studio to talk about National Library Week.  He talked about all of the great digital and other non-traditional  resources at the library.  He also talked about the spring activity packets that are available for pick-up until Easter.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  New Albany Main Street Director, Billye Jean Stroud, talks about the Easter Parade and Open House coming up on April 9th and their Spring Gala Fundraiser that will follow on April 15th.  The Gala will include music from the Bonfire Orchestra, a Cigar Bar and a Bourbon Bar as well as a fabulous dinner.  She reminds everyone to mark their calendars for the Freedom Fest on June 25 and September 24 for the Tallahatchie Riverfest.  </p><p>visitnewalbany.com</p><p>newalbanymainstreet.com</p><p>662-534-3438</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 4 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Billye Jean Stroud)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  New Albany Main Street Director, Billye Jean Stroud, talks about the Easter Parade and Open House coming up on April 9th and their Spring Gala Fundraiser that will follow on April 15th.  The Gala will include music from the Bonfire Orchestra, a Cigar Bar and a Bourbon Bar as well as a fabulous dinner.  She reminds everyone to mark their calendars for the Freedom Fest on June 25 and September 24 for the Tallahatchie Riverfest.  </p><p>visitnewalbany.com</p><p>newalbanymainstreet.com</p><p>662-534-3438</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> Co-eds and Co-hosts Presley and Jonah get us caught up on what's happening at Blue Mountain College.  They are joined by Eli Carter, a freshman from Amory, MS and graduate of Hatley High School.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 Apr 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Jonah Baker, Presley Marshall, Haley Wilbanks)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> Co-eds and Co-hosts Presley and Jonah get us caught up on what's happening at Blue Mountain College.  They are joined by Eli Carter, a freshman from Amory, MS and graduate of Hatley High School.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p><strong>This week: </strong>Amberly Glover owns the Ripley Modeling and Etiquette Studio.  Ms. Glover joins Beth to discuss some tips for throwing a great tea party.   </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Beth Benson, Amberly Glover)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/every-days-an-event-hosting-a-tea-party-amberly-glover-ESdt_vAM</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p><strong>This week: </strong>Amberly Glover owns the Ripley Modeling and Etiquette Studio.  Ms. Glover joins Beth to discuss some tips for throwing a great tea party.   </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: Co-eds and Co-hosts Presley and Jonah update us each with with what's going on at Blue Mountain College.  This week they talk with Makeden Barnes who has just been crowned Most Beautiful at BMC.  </p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2022 19:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Presley Marshall, Jonah Baker, Haley Wilbanks, Makeden Barnes)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/topper-time-blue-mountain-college-3-25-22-7aJvRLBx</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: Co-eds and Co-hosts Presley and Jonah update us each with with what's going on at Blue Mountain College.  This week they talk with Makeden Barnes who has just been crowned Most Beautiful at BMC.  </p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p>This Week:  Sergeant Joseph Bayard talks about his job as the Tippah  / Benton MS Army National Guard recruiter.  He tells us about requirements, benefits, jobs and basic training.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Ava Palmer is Tippah County's representative for the April 1, Miss MS Teen USA pageant in Choctaw, MS.  Ava stopped in Sun Bear Studio to chat about the different facets of the competition and how she prepared for them.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Ava Palmer is Tippah County's representative for the April 1, Miss MS Teen USA pageant in Choctaw, MS.  Ava stopped in Sun Bear Studio to chat about the different facets of the competition and how she prepared for them.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week</strong>:  Beth Benson is the host of Every Day's an Event with Beth.  This week Beth talks with two friends about their cottage floral business called GG Bloom.  The three friends share tips about how to create a great tablescape with fresh flowers and inexpensive decorations.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Beth Benson, Leah Graves, Carol Ormon, Melinda Marsalis)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Sergeant First Class Christina Valery and Staff Sergeant Adam Hill are area recruiters for the Army with the Tupelo Recruiting Company and Corinth Recruiting Station.  Valery and Hill talk about the benefits and bonuses associated with enlistment in the US Army.   </p><p>Sgt. Valery 662-643-9683</p><p>Sgt. Hill 662-388-1067</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Sergeant First Class Christina Valery, Staff Sergeant Adam Hill)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>   Corinth Main Street Director, Angela Avent, talks to us about the upcoming Downtown Throwdown and this summer's Slugburger Festival.  </p><p>April 16 -Downtown Throwdown - Care Garden - Crawfish - Easter Fun Activities- Corn Hole - 11 am until 3 pm</p><p>July 8 and 9 - Slugburger Festival</p><p>corinthmainstreet@gmail.com      662-287-1550</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Angela Avent)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>   Corinth Main Street Director, Angela Avent, talks to us about the upcoming Downtown Throwdown and this summer's Slugburger Festival.  </p><p>April 16 -Downtown Throwdown - Care Garden - Crawfish - Easter Fun Activities- Corn Hole - 11 am until 3 pm</p><p>July 8 and 9 - Slugburger Festival</p><p>corinthmainstreet@gmail.com      662-287-1550</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p>This Week: Jonah and Presley are glad to be back after spring break.  They give an update on the week's intramural dodgeball tournament, Mario Kart Tournament and the upcoming beauty review.   Tyler Golden joins Jonah in recounting their adventures on a mission trip to Montana.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Haley Wilbanks, Presley Marshall, Jonah Baker, Tyler Golden)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p>This Week: Jonah and Presley are glad to be back after spring break.  They give an update on the week's intramural dodgeball tournament, Mario Kart Tournament and the upcoming beauty review.   Tyler Golden joins Jonah in recounting their adventures on a mission trip to Montana.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: In this third installment of Every Day's An Event with Beth, show host Beth Benson talks about her recent Rainbow Birthday party thrown for baby Rosie.  She is joined by fellow balloon enthusiast, Suzanne Rolison, for a chat about clever ways to use balloons for an inexpensive big impact of color at any party.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Beth Benson, Suzanne Rolison)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/every-days-an-event-with-beth-rainbow-birthday-party-L5eIZu5R</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week: In this third installment of Every Day's An Event with Beth, show host Beth Benson talks about her recent Rainbow Birthday party thrown for baby Rosie.  She is joined by fellow balloon enthusiast, Suzanne Rolison, for a chat about clever ways to use balloons for an inexpensive big impact of color at any party.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> There will be a North Mississippi Songwriter's Festival in Corinth, MS on March 19.  Songwriter John Spears is the event organizer.  The festival includes Nashville style songwriter rounds at Pizza Grocery, SoCo Grind and  Corner 415.  There is a ticketed show in the evening at the Corinth Coliseum that will include two rounds of songwriters and culminate with a headline performance by award winning Nashville songwriter, Wil Nance.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong> There will be a North Mississippi Songwriter's Festival in Corinth, MS on March 19.  Songwriter John Spears is the event organizer.  The festival includes Nashville style songwriter rounds at Pizza Grocery, SoCo Grind and  Corner 415.  There is a ticketed show in the evening at the Corinth Coliseum that will include two rounds of songwriters and culminate with a headline performance by award winning Nashville songwriter, Wil Nance.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:  </strong>Baldwyn Main Street Director, Shelby Scott, talks about the upcoming screening of Hop, the Hop Into Spring event and the County Line Music Festival.  Scott talks about all of the great stores and restaurants in downtown Baldwyn.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p>This week: Presley solo's this week with co-host Jonah on spring break.  She sits down for a chat with fellow students Hannah and Adam about the BSU program at Blue Mountain College.</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Presley Marshall, Haley Wilbanks)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p>This week: Presley solo's this week with co-host Jonah on spring break.  She sits down for a chat with fellow students Hannah and Adam about the BSU program at Blue Mountain College.</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Beth catches up with Will Vance who is the owner of an establishment in Ripley, MS call Jefferson Street Tap Room.  Will and Beth discuss ways to have fun with a Saint Patrick's Day party.  The ideas range from green colored drinks to green snacks.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 9 Mar 2022 06:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Beth Benson, Will Vance)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Beth catches up with Will Vance who is the owner of an establishment in Ripley, MS call Jefferson Street Tap Room.  Will and Beth discuss ways to have fun with a Saint Patrick's Day party.  The ideas range from green colored drinks to green snacks.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>This Week:  Nathan Lewis and his dad, Don, traveled to Ripley to talk  about their family owned business, Carbon Recall Tupelo.  We talked about solar panels, energy efficiency and She-Sheds.  The work they are doing  is shaping the future of energy and improving lives — one rooftop at a time. They’re not just putting up solar panels,  they are also helping people save money on utility bills, making better homes, building a stronger community, and creating a brighter future.</p><p><a href="https://www.carbonrecalltupelo.com/">Carbon Recall Tupelo</a></p><p>662-260-5095</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Booneville Main Street Director, Lori Tucker, talks about Shop Downtown and Around on March 26 and the April 30 Hospitality Arts Festival.  </p><p><a href="https://www.visitbooneville.com/">https://www.visitbooneville.com/</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 7 Mar 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Lori Tucker)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Booneville Main Street Director, Lori Tucker, talks about Shop Downtown and Around on March 26 and the April 30 Hospitality Arts Festival.  </p><p><a href="https://www.visitbooneville.com/">https://www.visitbooneville.com/</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>This Week:  Show Host Presley is joined by Jimmy Foster, a BMC Sophomore from Ripley, MS     .  They discuss all of the many musical groups in which he is active.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.Every Day is an Event is hosted by Beth Benson who is a retail shop owner from Ripley, MS.      </p><p>This Week:  Show Host Presley is joined by Jimmy Foster, a BMC Sophomore from Ripley, MS     .  They discuss all of the many musical groups in which he is active.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Presley Marshall, Jonah Baker, Haley Wilbanks, Aleigha McDonald)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Dr. Greg Long is the chairperson of the Fine Arts Department at Blue Mountain College.  The fine arts department has added several organizations in the last 2-3 years including a jazz band and marching band.  Dr. Long talks to us about some of the great things going on with these groups.  He talks about the upcoming trip to Ireland planned for the BMC Chorale.  He also talks to us about ways for potential students to learn more about these groups and audition to join them.</p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Dr. Greg Long, music education)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  Dr. Greg Long is the chairperson of the Fine Arts Department at Blue Mountain College.  The fine arts department has added several organizations in the last 2-3 years including a jazz band and marching band.  Dr. Long talks to us about some of the great things going on with these groups.  He talks about the upcoming trip to Ireland planned for the BMC Chorale.  He also talks to us about ways for potential students to learn more about these groups and audition to join them.</p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Elizabeth Behm is the Ripley Main Street Director.  In this interview she talks about past and future projects.  She specifically talks about the upcoming rehab of an abandoned downtown carwash that will be converted into a meeting place with murals and information that highlight Tippah County's Chickasaw heritage.  </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Elizabeth Behm)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Elizabeth Behm is the Ripley Main Street Director.  In this interview she talks about past and future projects.  She specifically talks about the upcoming rehab of an abandoned downtown carwash that will be converted into a meeting place with murals and information that highlight Tippah County's Chickasaw heritage.  </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Presley is joined by Christi Mitchell who is the assistant director of speech and theatre at Blue Mountain College.  She is also joined by Eli Parks and Kylie Fink who star in the upcoming play The Piety Variety Gospel Show.  The actors act out a short scene from the comedy.  </p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This week: Nick Bain is the District 2 Representative to the Mississippi House of Representatives.  Representative Bain is a member of the Rotary Club, Mississippi Bar Association, Mississippi Municipal Association, Oakland Baptist Church, the Alliance and a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Corinth.  Representative Bain talks about the 2022 session and in particular legislation that he hopes will help stem the number of deaths that are happening due to fentanyl.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Nick Bain)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Elizabeth Behm, Sarah Kountouris, Sue Smith)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week</strong>:  Sarah Kountouris, Keep MS Beautiful Director and Keep America Beautiful national trainer, Sue Smith, stop in to talk about the steps that are being taken in Ripley to form Keep Ripley Beautiful.  In this episode, you can learn how to start a chapter in your town or get involved with an active chapter.  You also learn about the two main tenets of Keep America Beautiful.  </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This week: Presley is joined by her friend Sarah as her co-host.  They tell us about The Piety Variety Gospel Show that will be performed on campus Feb 24-26.  They also talk to Mr. Kobe Christian who is a junior at BMC.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 19:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This week: Presley is joined by her friend Sarah as her co-host.  They tell us about The Piety Variety Gospel Show that will be performed on campus Feb 24-26.  They also talk to Mr. Kobe Christian who is a junior at BMC.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>2022 Masquerade Ball</p><p>When: February 19, 2022</p><p>Time: 7:00 PM – until</p><p>Where: Tupelo Cotton Mill</p><p>Cost: $50</p><p>Grab your friends, your coworkers, or your date, get all dressed up, and get ready for a night of fun!</p><p>We’ll dance the night away to Bonfire Orchestra, all while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres by Nichol’s Foods & Deli and drinks provided by La Vino Wine & Spirits.</p><p>** All proceeds go toward the Fairy Godmother Project **</p><p><a href="https://www.newms.info/event/2021-masquerade-ball/">https://www.newms.info/event/2021-masquerade-ball/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 8 Feb 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong></p><p>2022 Masquerade Ball</p><p>When: February 19, 2022</p><p>Time: 7:00 PM – until</p><p>Where: Tupelo Cotton Mill</p><p>Cost: $50</p><p>Grab your friends, your coworkers, or your date, get all dressed up, and get ready for a night of fun!</p><p>We’ll dance the night away to Bonfire Orchestra, all while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres by Nichol’s Foods & Deli and drinks provided by La Vino Wine & Spirits.</p><p>** All proceeds go toward the Fairy Godmother Project **</p><p><a href="https://www.newms.info/event/2021-masquerade-ball/">https://www.newms.info/event/2021-masquerade-ball/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Commissioner Brandon Presley talks about his visit to TEPA Connect in Tippah County to celebrate the success of North Mississippi's broadband rollout.  Commissioner Presley also explains the American Connectivity Program that allows a monthly discount for lots of Mississippians.  </p><p>Commissioner Brandon Presley was elected Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District of Mississippi in 2007, re-elected in 2011, 2015 and most recently in 2019 without opposition. Elected to the Public Service Commission at age 30, he was the youngest Commissioner ever elected in Mississippi. Prior to his election to the Public Service Commission, he served as Mayor of Nettleton from 2001 to 2007, having been elected at the age of 23, making him one of the youngest mayors in Mississippi history.</p><p>Commissioner Presley was elected in November 2019 to serve as the President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), which is composed of regulatory commissioners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  He has also served as President of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, which is composed of Public Service Commissioners from the eleven (11) Southern States and Puerto Rico.  He is a member of the board of directors of NARUC and serves on multiple NARUC boards and committees. He is co-vice chair of the NARUC Committee on Gas, a member of the Committee on Telecommunications and the International Relations Committee. He is a former member of the board of directors of the National Regulatory Research Institute (NNRI).</p><p> </p><p>Commissioner Presley currently serves on the advisory committee for the New Mexico’s State University Center for Public Utilities and is serving his second term on the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Financial Research Institute Advisory Board. He is a graduate of Harvard University’s Kennedy School program for State and Local Government Executives.</p><p>Commissioner Presley, 44, is a lifelong resident of Nettleton, where he is a member of the Enon Primitive Baptist Church. He is past-President and current member of the Nettleton Lions Club and is a member of the Nettleton Civitan Club.</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong> Commissioner Brandon Presley talks about his visit to TEPA Connect in Tippah County to celebrate the success of North Mississippi's broadband rollout.  Commissioner Presley also explains the American Connectivity Program that allows a monthly discount for lots of Mississippians.  </p><p>Commissioner Brandon Presley was elected Public Service Commissioner for the Northern District of Mississippi in 2007, re-elected in 2011, 2015 and most recently in 2019 without opposition. Elected to the Public Service Commission at age 30, he was the youngest Commissioner ever elected in Mississippi. Prior to his election to the Public Service Commission, he served as Mayor of Nettleton from 2001 to 2007, having been elected at the age of 23, making him one of the youngest mayors in Mississippi history.</p><p>Commissioner Presley was elected in November 2019 to serve as the President of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), which is composed of regulatory commissioners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.  He has also served as President of the Southeastern Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, which is composed of Public Service Commissioners from the eleven (11) Southern States and Puerto Rico.  He is a member of the board of directors of NARUC and serves on multiple NARUC boards and committees. He is co-vice chair of the NARUC Committee on Gas, a member of the Committee on Telecommunications and the International Relations Committee. He is a former member of the board of directors of the National Regulatory Research Institute (NNRI).</p><p> </p><p>Commissioner Presley currently serves on the advisory committee for the New Mexico’s State University Center for Public Utilities and is serving his second term on the Electric Power Research Institute’s (EPRI) Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Financial Research Institute Advisory Board. He is a graduate of Harvard University’s Kennedy School program for State and Local Government Executives.</p><p>Commissioner Presley, 44, is a lifelong resident of Nettleton, where he is a member of the Enon Primitive Baptist Church. He is past-President and current member of the Nettleton Lions Club and is a member of the Nettleton Civitan Club.</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 5 Feb 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Haley Wilbanks, Presley Marshall, Jonah Baker, Rick Williams, Ashley Irvin)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/topper-time-blue-mountain-college-update-02-05-22-dscH8k__</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week:  Jeremy Martin is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Renaissance Community Loan Fund.  People on the MS gulf coast are very familiar with Renaissance which is a 501c3 formed in 2006 as a response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.  Renaissance has expanded to the north part of the state and is looking for small business owners and home buyers to help.  Renaissance Community Loan Fund is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution working to broaden economic opportunities in Mississippi by providing access to basic financial services.  </p><p>www.rclfms.com</p><p>jmartin@rclfms.com</p><p>662-269-8999</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 1 Feb 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jeremy Martin, Rick Williams, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week:  Jeremy Martin is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Renaissance Community Loan Fund.  People on the MS gulf coast are very familiar with Renaissance which is a 501c3 formed in 2006 as a response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina.  Renaissance has expanded to the north part of the state and is looking for small business owners and home buyers to help.  Renaissance Community Loan Fund is a non-profit Community Development Financial Institution working to broaden economic opportunities in Mississippi by providing access to basic financial services.  </p><p>www.rclfms.com</p><p>jmartin@rclfms.com</p><p>662-269-8999</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  The Shark 102.3 got the opportunity to talk to Marshall Tucker Band lead singer, Doug Gray about their 5oth Anniversary Tour.  Doug called in from Florida to talk about how the tour is going and about their upcoming concert in Huntsville, AL.  Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2021) —  In 2022, the <strong>TheMarshall Tucker Band</strong> (<strong>MTB</strong>) will celebrate five decades since its inception. To celebrate, the multi-platinum southern rock group will hit the road for its historic “<strong>50th Anniversary Tour</strong>.” The MTB today revealed over 30 live concert dates with stops in Clearwater, Fla., Atlanta, Ga., Nashville, Tenn., Detroit, Mich., Chicago, Ill., New York, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa., Washington D.C., Phoenix, Ariz. and more.  </p><p>“Five decades of The Marshall Tucker Band … sometimes it’s still hard to understand,” says MTB lead singer <strong>Doug Gray</strong>. “We are just regular people. The fans have given us so many special moments over these 50 years. I’m so proud of our band.” </p><p>In 1972, original members <strong>Toy Caldwell,Tommy Caldwell,</strong> Doug Gray, <strong>Jerry Eubanks</strong>, <strong>George McCorkle</strong> and <strong>Paul Riddle</strong> came together in Spartanburg, S.C. to form a southern rock band. They knew they had the magic for something that could reach people well beyond the South Carolina state line. They had the sound, the look, and the camaraderie. Problem was, they didn’t have a name. One day while rehearsing in a local warehouse, they came across a key ring with the inscription, ‘Marshall Tucker.’ It belonged to a blind piano tuner who resided in Spartanburg. It was this fated discovery that inspired the band’s moniker, and in that moment, The Marshall Tucker Band was born.  </p><p><strong>Dave Mason</strong> will join the legendary group on select live concert dates. “I’m really looking forward to joining the 50th anniversary celebration of this extraordinary band,” says Mason. “I’ve been waiting to get back on the road, and this is quite the opportunity to bring great music to everybody, everywhere.” </p><p>“Our special songs, guided by the lyrics of Toy Caldwell, have given us a deep emotional connection with our fans and friends,” adds Gray. “We love you all and can’t wait to see you on the road in 2022.” </p><p>The tour officially kicks-off on Jan. 12 at the Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, TX. </p><p>In the coming weeks, the second leg of the tour will be announced via <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=61933b50509b8d4f4c38816a&u=45498080&v=3&key=2486&skey=bf536d3daa&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarshalltucker.com%2F" target="_blank">marshalltucker.com</a>. </p><p><strong>The Marshall Tucker Band “50th Anniversary Tour” Schedule:</strong></p><p>Jan. 12 – The Woodlands, TX – Dosey Doe</p><p>Jan. 14 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center</p><p>Jan. 15 – Baton Rouge, LA – L’Auberge Casino</p><p>Jan. 21 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall ^^</p><p>Jan. 22 – Tallahassee, FL – Donald Tucker Auditorium ++</p><p>Jan. 26 – Okeechobee, FL – Seminole Hard Rock</p><p>Jan. 27 – Immokalee, FL – Seminole Hard Rock</p><p>Jan. 29 – Miami, FL – Magic City Casino +</p><p>Feb. 3 – Huntsville, AL – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall  </p><p>Feb. 4 – Atlanta, GA – Symphony Hall </p><p>Feb. 9 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium ~</p><p>Feb. 10 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theater ~</p><p>Feb. 11 – St. Louis, MO – River City Casino</p><p>Feb. 12 – Chicago, IL – Copernicus Center ~</p><p>Feb. 17 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre ~</p><p>Feb. 18 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre</p><p>Feb. 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Rivers Casino</p><p>Feb. 20 – Washington D.C. – Capitol One Hall ~</p><p>Feb. 23 – Torrington, CT – Warner Theatre ~</p><p>Feb. 25 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Municipal ~</p><p>Feb. 26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Harrah’s Casino</p><p>March 3 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theatre ~</p><p>March 4 – Cleveland, OH – MGM Northfield Park ~</p><p>March 5 – Anderson, IN – Hoosier Park ~</p><p>March 9 – Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre ~</p><p>March 10 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Theatre ~</p><p>March 11 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Theatre ^</p><p>March 12 – Cherokee, NC – Cherokee Casino ~</p><p>March 17 – Denver, CO – Paramount  ~</p><p>March 19 – Tucson, AZ – Centennial Hall ~</p><p>March 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre ~</p><p>March 25 – Eureka Springs, AR – The Auditorium #</p><p>March 26 – Roland, OK – Cherokee Casino Roland</p><p>March 27 – Lubbock, TX – Buddy Holly Hall ~</p><p>April 8 – Biloxi, MS – IP Casino </p><p>KEY:</p><p>~ with Dave Mason</p><p>^ with The Kentucky Headhunters</p><p># with The Outlaws</p><p>^^ with Firefall and Bertie Higgins</p><p>+ supporting Kansas</p><p>++ supporting ALABAMA </p><p><strong>About The Marshall Tucker Band</strong></p><p>Nearly 50 years ago, The Marshall Tucker Band was founded in Spartanburg, SC. Thanks to hits like “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” “Fire on the Mountain,” and “24 Hours At a Time,” the 5x Gold, 3x Platinum-selling Southern Rock group has sold millions of albums worldwide. MTB songs have been featured in major motion picture films and television shows including Breaking Bad, Blow, The Box, Swing Vote, Half Nelson, My Name Is Earl, Cold Case Files and Good Guys. CMT (Country Music Television) named the MTB’s “Can’t You See” the #4 Greatest Southern Rock Song. The MTB’s debut album, <i>The Marshall Tucker Band</i>, reigns as Gibson Guitar’s #5 Greatest Southern Rock Album. <i>Ultimate Classic Rock</i>crowned the MTB’s “Can’t You See” as the #1 Southern Rock Song and GRAMMY® Magazine named the group’s logo as one of the most distinctive and iconic brands in music. </p><p>For more information on The Marshall Tucker Band, visit <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=61933b50509b8d4f4c38816a&u=45498080&v=3&key=2486&skey=bf536d3daa&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarshalltucker.com%2F" target="_blank">marshalltucker.com</a> or the official Facebook Page.</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda. Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week:</strong>  The Shark 102.3 got the opportunity to talk to Marshall Tucker Band lead singer, Doug Gray about their 5oth Anniversary Tour.  Doug called in from Florida to talk about how the tour is going and about their upcoming concert in Huntsville, AL.  Nashville, Tenn. (Nov. 16, 2021) —  In 2022, the <strong>TheMarshall Tucker Band</strong> (<strong>MTB</strong>) will celebrate five decades since its inception. To celebrate, the multi-platinum southern rock group will hit the road for its historic “<strong>50th Anniversary Tour</strong>.” The MTB today revealed over 30 live concert dates with stops in Clearwater, Fla., Atlanta, Ga., Nashville, Tenn., Detroit, Mich., Chicago, Ill., New York, N.Y., Pittsburgh, Pa., Washington D.C., Phoenix, Ariz. and more.  </p><p>“Five decades of The Marshall Tucker Band … sometimes it’s still hard to understand,” says MTB lead singer <strong>Doug Gray</strong>. “We are just regular people. The fans have given us so many special moments over these 50 years. I’m so proud of our band.” </p><p>In 1972, original members <strong>Toy Caldwell,Tommy Caldwell,</strong> Doug Gray, <strong>Jerry Eubanks</strong>, <strong>George McCorkle</strong> and <strong>Paul Riddle</strong> came together in Spartanburg, S.C. to form a southern rock band. They knew they had the magic for something that could reach people well beyond the South Carolina state line. They had the sound, the look, and the camaraderie. Problem was, they didn’t have a name. One day while rehearsing in a local warehouse, they came across a key ring with the inscription, ‘Marshall Tucker.’ It belonged to a blind piano tuner who resided in Spartanburg. It was this fated discovery that inspired the band’s moniker, and in that moment, The Marshall Tucker Band was born.  </p><p><strong>Dave Mason</strong> will join the legendary group on select live concert dates. “I’m really looking forward to joining the 50th anniversary celebration of this extraordinary band,” says Mason. “I’ve been waiting to get back on the road, and this is quite the opportunity to bring great music to everybody, everywhere.” </p><p>“Our special songs, guided by the lyrics of Toy Caldwell, have given us a deep emotional connection with our fans and friends,” adds Gray. “We love you all and can’t wait to see you on the road in 2022.” </p><p>The tour officially kicks-off on Jan. 12 at the Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, TX. </p><p>In the coming weeks, the second leg of the tour will be announced via <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=61933b50509b8d4f4c38816a&u=45498080&v=3&key=2486&skey=bf536d3daa&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarshalltucker.com%2F" target="_blank">marshalltucker.com</a>. </p><p><strong>The Marshall Tucker Band “50th Anniversary Tour” Schedule:</strong></p><p>Jan. 12 – The Woodlands, TX – Dosey Doe</p><p>Jan. 14 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center</p><p>Jan. 15 – Baton Rouge, LA – L’Auberge Casino</p><p>Jan. 21 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall ^^</p><p>Jan. 22 – Tallahassee, FL – Donald Tucker Auditorium ++</p><p>Jan. 26 – Okeechobee, FL – Seminole Hard Rock</p><p>Jan. 27 – Immokalee, FL – Seminole Hard Rock</p><p>Jan. 29 – Miami, FL – Magic City Casino +</p><p>Feb. 3 – Huntsville, AL – Mark C. Smith Concert Hall  </p><p>Feb. 4 – Atlanta, GA – Symphony Hall </p><p>Feb. 9 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium ~</p><p>Feb. 10 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theater ~</p><p>Feb. 11 – St. Louis, MO – River City Casino</p><p>Feb. 12 – Chicago, IL – Copernicus Center ~</p><p>Feb. 17 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre ~</p><p>Feb. 18 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre</p><p>Feb. 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Rivers Casino</p><p>Feb. 20 – Washington D.C. – Capitol One Hall ~</p><p>Feb. 23 – Torrington, CT – Warner Theatre ~</p><p>Feb. 25 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Municipal ~</p><p>Feb. 26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Harrah’s Casino</p><p>March 3 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theatre ~</p><p>March 4 – Cleveland, OH – MGM Northfield Park ~</p><p>March 5 – Anderson, IN – Hoosier Park ~</p><p>March 9 – Evansville, IN – Victory Theatre ~</p><p>March 10 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Theatre ~</p><p>March 11 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Theatre ^</p><p>March 12 – Cherokee, NC – Cherokee Casino ~</p><p>March 17 – Denver, CO – Paramount  ~</p><p>March 19 – Tucson, AZ – Centennial Hall ~</p><p>March 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre ~</p><p>March 25 – Eureka Springs, AR – The Auditorium #</p><p>March 26 – Roland, OK – Cherokee Casino Roland</p><p>March 27 – Lubbock, TX – Buddy Holly Hall ~</p><p>April 8 – Biloxi, MS – IP Casino </p><p>KEY:</p><p>~ with Dave Mason</p><p>^ with The Kentucky Headhunters</p><p># with The Outlaws</p><p>^^ with Firefall and Bertie Higgins</p><p>+ supporting Kansas</p><p>++ supporting ALABAMA </p><p><strong>About The Marshall Tucker Band</strong></p><p>Nearly 50 years ago, The Marshall Tucker Band was founded in Spartanburg, SC. Thanks to hits like “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” “Fire on the Mountain,” and “24 Hours At a Time,” the 5x Gold, 3x Platinum-selling Southern Rock group has sold millions of albums worldwide. MTB songs have been featured in major motion picture films and television shows including Breaking Bad, Blow, The Box, Swing Vote, Half Nelson, My Name Is Earl, Cold Case Files and Good Guys. CMT (Country Music Television) named the MTB’s “Can’t You See” the #4 Greatest Southern Rock Song. The MTB’s debut album, <i>The Marshall Tucker Band</i>, reigns as Gibson Guitar’s #5 Greatest Southern Rock Album. <i>Ultimate Classic Rock</i>crowned the MTB’s “Can’t You See” as the #1 Southern Rock Song and GRAMMY® Magazine named the group’s logo as one of the most distinctive and iconic brands in music. </p><p>For more information on The Marshall Tucker Band, visit <a href="http://report.mnb.email/t.js?s=61933b50509b8d4f4c38816a&u=45498080&v=3&key=2486&skey=bf536d3daa&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmarshalltucker.com%2F" target="_blank">marshalltucker.com</a> or the official Facebook Page.</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.</p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week on Topper Time</strong>: Blue Mountain students Jonah Baker and Presley Marshall give a weekly update on events and opportunities at Blue Mountain College.  This week they talk about school gearing back up for the spring semester and have a chat with Fine Arts Department Chair Dr. Greg Long.  </p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams, Chris Marsalis, Melinda Marsalis, Dr. Greg Long, Presley Marshall, Jonah Baker, Haley Wilbanks)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     Topper Time is a weekly presentation by Blue Mountain College Students about life at Blue Mountain College.  BMC a private liberal arts college, supported by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, located in the northeastern Mississippi town of Blue Mountain between Ripley and New Albany. Founded as a women's college in 1873, the college's board of trustees voted for the college to go fully co-educational in 2005.</p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week on Topper Time</strong>: Blue Mountain students Jonah Baker and Presley Marshall give a weekly update on events and opportunities at Blue Mountain College.  This week they talk about school gearing back up for the spring semester and have a chat with Fine Arts Department Chair Dr. Greg Long.  </p><p><a href="www.bmc.edu">www.bmc.edu</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p>This Week: Ripley native, Jody Steverson, has been the Mississippi House District 4 Representative  for 11 years.  He talks about the packed 2022 Session that is underway, the recently approved teacher pay raise and the upcoming bill that would require equal pay for women.  This interview was recorded on January 18th.  </p><p><a href="http://www.legislature.ms.gov/legislators/representatives/">http://www.legislature.ms.gov/legislators/representatives</a></p><table><tbody><tr><td>  <strong>Committee Membership:</strong><br />   · Ways and Means - Vice-Chair<br />   · Insurance<br />   · Local and Private Legislation<br />   · Municipalities<br />   · Public Utilities<br />   · Transportation<br />   · Universities and Colleges<br /> </td></tr></tbody></table>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jody Steverson, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi. </p><p>This Week: Ripley native, Jody Steverson, has been the Mississippi House District 4 Representative  for 11 years.  He talks about the packed 2022 Session that is underway, the recently approved teacher pay raise and the upcoming bill that would require equal pay for women.  This interview was recorded on January 18th.  </p><p><a href="http://www.legislature.ms.gov/legislators/representatives/">http://www.legislature.ms.gov/legislators/representatives</a></p><table><tbody><tr><td>  <strong>Committee Membership:</strong><br />   · Ways and Means - Vice-Chair<br />   · Insurance<br />   · Local and Private Legislation<br />   · Municipalities<br />   · Public Utilities<br />   · Transportation<br />   · Universities and Colleges<br /> </td></tr></tbody></table>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week</strong>: Nestled in the rolling hills of picturesque North Mississippi waits Holly Springs. Combining the best of Southern History, Architecture, Sounds and Flavor, Holly Springs is the perfect destination for anyone wanting to escape the city and experience the rich history and charm of Mississippi.  Tyrisha Battle, tourism director, talks to us about her charming city.  </p><p><a href="https://visithollysprings.com/">https://visithollysprings.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Tyrisha Battle, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week</strong>: Nestled in the rolling hills of picturesque North Mississippi waits Holly Springs. Combining the best of Southern History, Architecture, Sounds and Flavor, Holly Springs is the perfect destination for anyone wanting to escape the city and experience the rich history and charm of Mississippi.  Tyrisha Battle, tourism director, talks to us about her charming city.  </p><p><a href="https://visithollysprings.com/">https://visithollysprings.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2022 17:06:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Ferrin Rainey, Joyce Graddy, Rick Williams, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week: </strong> Ferrin Rainey is the Tourism Director for Tishomingo County's Development Council.  She took over in September when the long time director, Teresa Cutshaw, retired.  Tishomingo County is home to the highest point in Mississippi, Woodall Mountain.   Woodall Mountain is where the battle of Iuka was fought during the Civil War.   Tishomingo is also home to beautiful Tishomingo State Park and JP Coleman State Park.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p>This Week:   We had the honor of talking with civil rights  icon, James Meredith who first made history by enrolling  as the first African American student at the University of MS in 1962.  Mr. Meredith will be the keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Program presented by the Dream Team of Tippah County on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3 pm.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p>This Week:   We had the honor of talking with civil rights  icon, James Meredith who first made history by enrolling  as the first African American student at the University of MS in 1962.  Mr. Meredith will be the keynote speaker at the Martin Luther King Program presented by the Dream Team of Tippah County on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 3 pm.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p>This Week:  Vaunita Martin is the executive director of the Itawamba County Development Council and Itawamba Main Street Association.  Itawamba is a new Main Street member.  They are approaching it from a county wide perspective.  There will be a center in Fulton, Mantachie and Tremont.   MS Main Street hopes to use Itawamba as a pilot program for community wide Main Street programs.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Charlese Latour owns her own business called Accelerate Your Success.  If you are ready to make real progress towards the success you originally envisioned, Charlese suggests that you schedule a complimentary, no-obligation, 30-minute strategy session.    This session will allow you to discuss your specific needs and to see if working with Accelerate Your Success is the right step for you.  All of your questions will be answered so you can make an informed decision about moving forward.  </p><p><a href="https://iwantmoresuccess.com/">iWantMoreSuccess.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Jan 2022 02:43:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Charlese Latour, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Joyce Graddy, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This Week: </strong>Charlese Latour owns her own business called Accelerate Your Success.  If you are ready to make real progress towards the success you originally envisioned, Charlese suggests that you schedule a complimentary, no-obligation, 30-minute strategy session.    This session will allow you to discuss your specific needs and to see if working with Accelerate Your Success is the right step for you.  All of your questions will be answered so you can make an informed decision about moving forward.  </p><p><a href="https://iwantmoresuccess.com/">iWantMoreSuccess.com</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week</strong>: Jeannie Zieren, Director of Communication & Marketing for the Mississippi Main Street Association,  is the Director of Communication and Marketing for the Mississippi Main Street Association. She enjoys promoting Mississippi’s downtowns, and her work includes public and media relations, planning trainings for Main Street directors, conference and event planning, marketing and advertising, and communication services for the Main Street coordinating program in Mississippi. Jeannie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Mississippi State University and a Master’s degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi. She received the Main Street America Revitalization Professional (MSARP) credential in 2018. Jeannie is a native of Jackson and a seventh generation Mississippian.  Jeannie talks to us about the four facets of the Main Street Program.  She talks about the cities and counties in North MS who are part of the program and tells listeners how they can get involved.  </p><p><a href="https://www.msmainstreet.com">https://www.msmainstreet.com</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 7 Jan 2022 02:35:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jeannie Zieren, Rick Williams, Chris Marsalis, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week</strong>: Jeannie Zieren, Director of Communication & Marketing for the Mississippi Main Street Association,  is the Director of Communication and Marketing for the Mississippi Main Street Association. She enjoys promoting Mississippi’s downtowns, and her work includes public and media relations, planning trainings for Main Street directors, conference and event planning, marketing and advertising, and communication services for the Main Street coordinating program in Mississippi. Jeannie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Mississippi State University and a Master’s degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi. She received the Main Street America Revitalization Professional (MSARP) credential in 2018. Jeannie is a native of Jackson and a seventh generation Mississippian.  Jeannie talks to us about the four facets of the Main Street Program.  She talks about the cities and counties in North MS who are part of the program and tells listeners how they can get involved.  </p><p><a href="https://www.msmainstreet.com">https://www.msmainstreet.com</a></p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This week</strong>: Jennifer Wilder of Wilder Counseling is a clinical social worker who helps people suffering from depression, anxiety and overwhelming stress.  She talks to us about making SMART New Year's resolutions, being the engineer of your train and joining a Mastermind accountability group.  </p><p>Wilder Counseling PLLC</p><p>Jennifer K Wilder, LCSW</p><p>www.jenniferkwilder.com</p><p>jkwilder@jenniferkwilder.com</p><p>662-219-3344</p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This week</strong>: Jennifer Wilder of Wilder Counseling is a clinical social worker who helps people suffering from depression, anxiety and overwhelming stress.  She talks to us about making SMART New Year's resolutions, being the engineer of your train and joining a Mastermind accountability group.  </p><p>Wilder Counseling PLLC</p><p>Jennifer K Wilder, LCSW</p><p>www.jenniferkwilder.com</p><p>jkwilder@jenniferkwilder.com</p><p>662-219-3344</p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth Benson and Griffin Stroupe join Melinda in Sun Bear Studio for a four part series in which they give their best decorator insider tips about making the most of Christmas without breaking the budget.  In this final episode they talk to us specifically about how to pack up all those holiday decorations after the holidays.  Beth Benson is the owner of Beth's Bungalow in Ripley, MS and Griffin Stroupe is the Fayetteville Town Center sales director in Fayetteville, AR.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth Benson and Griffin Stroupe join Melinda in Sun Bear Studio for a four part series in which they give their best decorator insider tips about making the most of Christmas without breaking the budget.  In this final episode they talk to us specifically about how to pack up all those holiday decorations after the holidays.  Beth Benson is the owner of Beth's Bungalow in Ripley, MS and Griffin Stroupe is the Fayetteville Town Center sales director in Fayetteville, AR.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jason Franklin, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Joyce Graddy, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth Benson and Griffin Stroupe join Melinda in Sun Bear Studio for a four part series in which they give their best decorator insider tips about making the most of Christmas without breaking the budget.  In this third episode they talk to us specifically about how to create great holiday traditions for your family.    Beth Benson is the owner of Beth's Bungalow in Ripley, MS and Griffin Strope is the Fayetteville Town Center sales director in Fayetteville, AR.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth Benson and Griffin Stroupe join Melinda in Sun Bear Studio for a four part series in which they give their best decorator insider tips about making the most of Christmas without breaking the budget.  In this third episode they talk to us specifically about how to create great holiday traditions for your family.    Beth Benson is the owner of Beth's Bungalow in Ripley, MS and Griffin Strope is the Fayetteville Town Center sales director in Fayetteville, AR.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: This is the second of a four part series in which we consider some "Grinches" that try to steal our holiday joy.  Each week we will talk to experts about how to deal with depression, money, anxiety and resolutions during the holiday season.  In  Episode 2 of our four part series, Lisa Settlemires talks to us about the importance of budgeting for Christmas so that you don't let the stress of overspending ruin your holiday joy.  Lisa teaches personal finance to local high school and Northeast MS Community College students.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Lisa Settlemires, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: This is the second of a four part series in which we consider some "Grinches" that try to steal our holiday joy.  Each week we will talk to experts about how to deal with depression, money, anxiety and resolutions during the holiday season.  In  Episode 2 of our four part series, Lisa Settlemires talks to us about the importance of budgeting for Christmas so that you don't let the stress of overspending ruin your holiday joy.  Lisa teaches personal finance to local high school and Northeast MS Community College students.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>The Grinches Who Try To Steal Christmas - Episode 2 - Money</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth Benson and Griffin Stroupe join Melinda in Sun Bear Studio for a four part series in which they give their best decorator insider tips about making the most of Christmas without breaking the budget.  In this second episode they talk to us specifically about buying non-traditional gifts and wrapping them in non-traditional ways.  Beth Benson is the owner of Beth's Bungalow in Ripley, MS and Griffin Strope is the Fayetteville Town Center sales director in Fayetteville, AR.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Beth Benson, Griffin Stroupe, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth Benson and Griffin Stroupe join Melinda in Sun Bear Studio for a four part series in which they give their best decorator insider tips about making the most of Christmas without breaking the budget.  In this second episode they talk to us specifically about buying non-traditional gifts and wrapping them in non-traditional ways.  Beth Benson is the owner of Beth's Bungalow in Ripley, MS and Griffin Strope is the Fayetteville Town Center sales director in Fayetteville, AR.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: It's just not always easy to have a Merry Christmas!  There are year's when you find yourself with an empty chair beside you for the first time at Christmas or your life has gone sideways....or you've lived through a global pandemic!  And there are lots of people who suffer every year during the holidays.  Either way, we want you to know that you are not alone.  Kasha Edgeston of Health Connect America gives some great step by step tips about what to do if you are suffering from depression.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 7 Dec 2021 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Kasha Edgeston, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Joyce Graddy, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: It's just not always easy to have a Merry Christmas!  There are year's when you find yourself with an empty chair beside you for the first time at Christmas or your life has gone sideways....or you've lived through a global pandemic!  And there are lots of people who suffer every year during the holidays.  Either way, we want you to know that you are not alone.  Kasha Edgeston of Health Connect America gives some great step by step tips about what to do if you are suffering from depression.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth Benson and Griffin Stroupe join Melinda in Sun Bear Studio for a four part series in which they give their best decorator insider tips about making the most of Christmas without breaking the budget.  In this episode they talk to us specifically about how to design on a dime.  Beth Benson is the owner of Beth's Bungalow in Ripley, MS and Griffin Strope is the Fayetteville Town Center sales director in Fayetteville, AR.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 6 Dec 2021 19:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Beth Benson, Griffin Stroupe, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/tips-from-our-favorite-elves-episode-1-_kUZNGtr</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Beth Benson and Griffin Stroupe join Melinda in Sun Bear Studio for a four part series in which they give their best decorator insider tips about making the most of Christmas without breaking the budget.  In this episode they talk to us specifically about how to design on a dime.  Beth Benson is the owner of Beth's Bungalow in Ripley, MS and Griffin Strope is the Fayetteville Town Center sales director in Fayetteville, AR.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Tips From Our Favorite Elves - Episode 1</itunes:title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This week: </strong>The Tippah County Good Samaritan Center has two branches.  One branch is located in Walnut, MS and the other is located in Ripley, MS.  The Good Samaritan Center provides food to families in need.  The Center also provides some help with utility bills and helps connect people in need to other social service organizations for things they need that The Good Samaritan Center can't provide.  Diane Holman is the director of the Ripley branch.  In this interview, Diane explains how you can receive help from the Good Samaritan Center and how you can volunteer or donate to the center.  </p><p>@tippahcountyfeedtheneed on Facebook</p><p>(662) 512-0031</p><p><a href="http://www.tcgsc.org/?fbclid=IwAR018sinyfAJ6N32HFzS_1NS-Wsnecxaj4aD_wnaxIf7WkRCruiabJ6ebFA" target="_blank">http://www.tcgsc.org/</a></p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Diane Holman, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This week: </strong>The Tippah County Good Samaritan Center has two branches.  One branch is located in Walnut, MS and the other is located in Ripley, MS.  The Good Samaritan Center provides food to families in need.  The Center also provides some help with utility bills and helps connect people in need to other social service organizations for things they need that The Good Samaritan Center can't provide.  Diane Holman is the director of the Ripley branch.  In this interview, Diane explains how you can receive help from the Good Samaritan Center and how you can volunteer or donate to the center.  </p><p>@tippahcountyfeedtheneed on Facebook</p><p>(662) 512-0031</p><p><a href="http://www.tcgsc.org/?fbclid=IwAR018sinyfAJ6N32HFzS_1NS-Wsnecxaj4aD_wnaxIf7WkRCruiabJ6ebFA" target="_blank">http://www.tcgsc.org/</a></p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>This Week: We have a special edition of The North Mississippi Hillscast.  Head Football Coach Perry Liles and Michael Harrison talk about the Ripley Tiger 2021 football season.  During the first hour, Coach Liles and Michael talk with sophomore  quarterback Ty Long and junior middle linebacker, Keegan Colyer.  During the second half of the two hour program, Michael has a conversation with Immanuel Griffin  about his record breaking game against Houston.  In that game Immanuel broke an almost 30 year old record of Ripley Tiger superstar, Rico McDonald.  In the same game, he broke a 60 year old record of Dr. Charlie Elliott.  Dr. Elliott, Rico, Immanuel and Michael talk about Tiger football in the 60's, 90's and the present.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p>We hope you like what you hear and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!!  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis, Melinda Marsalis, Michael Harrison, Ty Long, Keegan Colyer, Immanuel Griffin, Rico McDonald, Dr. Charlie Elliott)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This Week: We have a special edition of The North Mississippi Hillscast.  Head Football Coach Perry Liles and Michael Harrison talk about the Ripley Tiger 2021 football season.  During the first hour, Coach Liles and Michael talk with sophomore  quarterback Ty Long and junior middle linebacker, Keegan Colyer.  During the second half of the two hour program, Michael has a conversation with Immanuel Griffin  about his record breaking game against Houston.  In that game Immanuel broke an almost 30 year old record of Ripley Tiger superstar, Rico McDonald.  In the same game, he broke a 60 year old record of Dr. Charlie Elliott.  Dr. Elliott, Rico, Immanuel and Michael talk about Tiger football in the 60's, 90's and the present.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p>We hope you like what you hear and SUBSCRIBE to the podcast!!  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week: </strong>Allen Ethridge, Superintendent of Shiloh National Military Park talks about two upcoming events at the park.</p><ol><li>Because November is Native American Heritage Month, there will be  a ranger led Indian Mound Hike at the Park on Saturday, November 27 at 10 am.  Call 731-689-5696 to reserve  your place.  </li><li>Shiloh National Military Park participates in Wreaths Across America.  In this program, we are all able to go to wreathsacrossamerica.org and purchase one or more wreaths that will be laid on a soldier's grave in National Military Parks across the United States.  The wreath laying ceremony will be December 18, 2021 at 11 am.  The public is invited to attend and help lay wreaths at Shiloh National Military Park's cemetery.  </li></ol><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Allen Ethridge, Joyce Graddy, Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams, Chris Marsalis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week: </strong>Allen Ethridge, Superintendent of Shiloh National Military Park talks about two upcoming events at the park.</p><ol><li>Because November is Native American Heritage Month, there will be  a ranger led Indian Mound Hike at the Park on Saturday, November 27 at 10 am.  Call 731-689-5696 to reserve  your place.  </li><li>Shiloh National Military Park participates in Wreaths Across America.  In this program, we are all able to go to wreathsacrossamerica.org and purchase one or more wreaths that will be laid on a soldier's grave in National Military Parks across the United States.  The wreath laying ceremony will be December 18, 2021 at 11 am.  The public is invited to attend and help lay wreaths at Shiloh National Military Park's cemetery.  </li></ol><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Savannah, Tennessee  sponsors Christmas On Main on the first three weekends of December.  Ice skating, kitty train rides, Santa & Mrs. Claus with their elves, Anna, Elsa and Olaf, a festival of trees, a Christmas wagon, Christmas Trolley and Driver Christmas movies in their historic community theatre,  a grand tree lighting,  all work together to create the feel of a Hallmark movie set!!  </p><p>Look up Christmas on Main on Facebook or call 731-925-3300 for more information</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Stephanie Timbes, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Joyce Graddy, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Savannah, Tennessee  sponsors Christmas On Main on the first three weekends of December.  Ice skating, kitty train rides, Santa & Mrs. Claus with their elves, Anna, Elsa and Olaf, a festival of trees, a Christmas wagon, Christmas Trolley and Driver Christmas movies in their historic community theatre,  a grand tree lighting,  all work together to create the feel of a Hallmark movie set!!  </p><p>Look up Christmas on Main on Facebook or call 731-925-3300 for more information</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Analisa Bennett is the director of Respiratory Therapy at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, MS.  Analisa gives us a peek into a typical day, life since Covid-19 and her education path to her current job.  </p><p><a href="https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/booneville">https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/booneville</a></p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Analisa Bennett, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/analisa-bennett-baptist-memorial-booneville-YQexSdSA</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Analisa Bennett is the director of Respiratory Therapy at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville, MS.  Analisa gives us a peek into a typical day, life since Covid-19 and her education path to her current job.  </p><p><a href="https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/booneville">https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/booneville</a></p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Baldwyn,  MS Main Street Director, Shelby Scott talks about upcoming  holiday events including Shop Small Saturday, the Candy Cane Christmas Parade, Stocking Stuffer Saturday and Baldwyn's famous hanging  Christmas tree.  </p><p><a href="https://www.baldwynliving.com/">https://www.baldwynliving.com/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy, Shelby Scott)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Baldwyn,  MS Main Street Director, Shelby Scott talks about upcoming  holiday events including Shop Small Saturday, the Candy Cane Christmas Parade, Stocking Stuffer Saturday and Baldwyn's famous hanging  Christmas tree.  </p><p><a href="https://www.baldwynliving.com/">https://www.baldwynliving.com/</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: Lori Duke talks about National Nurse Practitioner week.  She talks about the education required to become a nurse practitioner and what services nurse practitioners are allowed to offer.  She talks about the required collaborating agreement that nurse practitioners are required to have with a doctor.  She also tells us about her new job as an instructor of Practical Nursing at Northwest MS Community College in Senatobia and her experience as a Family  Nurse Practitioner.  </p><p>marlakennedy@northwestms.edu or call  662-562-3460</p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 9 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy, Chris Marsalis, Melinda Marsalis, Lori Duke)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: Lori Duke talks about National Nurse Practitioner week.  She talks about the education required to become a nurse practitioner and what services nurse practitioners are allowed to offer.  She talks about the required collaborating agreement that nurse practitioners are required to have with a doctor.  She also tells us about her new job as an instructor of Practical Nursing at Northwest MS Community College in Senatobia and her experience as a Family  Nurse Practitioner.  </p><p>marlakennedy@northwestms.edu or call  662-562-3460</p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week:</strong> Ms. Huddleston wanted to help her students honor the soldiers who are relatives of students at Ripley High School and those soldiers who are graduates of Ripley High School.  The program will also include songs from the RHS Choir, presentation of the colors by New Albany's ROTC and guest speaker retired Colonel Jim Garrett.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 8 Nov 2021 17:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: Together For Tippah is a non-profit organization that helps the citizens of Tippah County in times of need.  The organization collects school supplies and gives them to local schools to give to children as counselors and teachers see need.  They also help people whose homes have burned or who have been evicted.  Every year they organize a donation system in which interested parents apply to receive Christmas gift help.  Then they match donors to the children.  </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/togetherfortippah/">Together for Tippah on Facebook</a></p><p>(662) 993-5683</p><p>1210 City Avenue North, Ripley, MS 38663 (Between Gift of Gab and Merle Norman)</p><p>togetherfortippah@gmail.com</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 5 Nov 2021 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis )</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: Together For Tippah is a non-profit organization that helps the citizens of Tippah County in times of need.  The organization collects school supplies and gives them to local schools to give to children as counselors and teachers see need.  They also help people whose homes have burned or who have been evicted.  Every year they organize a donation system in which interested parents apply to receive Christmas gift help.  Then they match donors to the children.  </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/togetherfortippah/">Together for Tippah on Facebook</a></p><p>(662) 993-5683</p><p>1210 City Avenue North, Ripley, MS 38663 (Between Gift of Gab and Merle Norman)</p><p>togetherfortippah@gmail.com</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week: </strong> Lori Tucker, Booneville Main Street Association and Tourism Director, talks about all of the Holiday events happening in Boonville in November and December, 2021.  Booneville just wrapped up their annual fall festival with record breaking attendance.   Their Merry and Bright holiday open house will be on November 6.  "Local Loot" will be given away and carriage rides will be available.    Shop Small Business Saturday will be observed  on November 27th.  The Holly Jolly Christmas Parade begins at 6 pm on December 6th.  They will finish up with Santa's Merry Market Holiday on December 18th.  </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VisitBooneville">Booneville Main Street on Facebook</a></p><p>(662) 416-9278</p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 4 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Lori Tucker, Melinda Marsalis, Joyce Graddy, Rick Williams, Chris Marsalis)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week: </strong> Lori Tucker, Booneville Main Street Association and Tourism Director, talks about all of the Holiday events happening in Boonville in November and December, 2021.  Booneville just wrapped up their annual fall festival with record breaking attendance.   Their Merry and Bright holiday open house will be on November 6.  "Local Loot" will be given away and carriage rides will be available.    Shop Small Business Saturday will be observed  on November 27th.  The Holly Jolly Christmas Parade begins at 6 pm on December 6th.  They will finish up with Santa's Merry Market Holiday on December 18th.  </p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/VisitBooneville">Booneville Main Street on Facebook</a></p><p>(662) 416-9278</p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Special Interview</strong>: The Shark Team was honored to interview Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Philip Gunn during his tour of Tippah County.  The Speaker talked at length about the proposed repeal of the State Income Tax, Medical Marijuana and the proposed expansion of Medicaid.  Speaker Gunn talked about the job of being Speaker of the House of Representatives and facts about the Capitol building.  He also gave some best practices for people who wish to make their opinion known to their elected officials.  </p><p>We have chosen not to edit the interview at all so there are pauses, um's and speaking errors that are usually cleaned up during production.  We felt that you would enjoy the conversation more in its natural state.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Special Interview</strong>: The Shark Team was honored to interview Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives Philip Gunn during his tour of Tippah County.  The Speaker talked at length about the proposed repeal of the State Income Tax, Medical Marijuana and the proposed expansion of Medicaid.  Speaker Gunn talked about the job of being Speaker of the House of Representatives and facts about the Capitol building.  He also gave some best practices for people who wish to make their opinion known to their elected officials.  </p><p>We have chosen not to edit the interview at all so there are pauses, um's and speaking errors that are usually cleaned up during production.  We felt that you would enjoy the conversation more in its natural state.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: Anthony Landreth is one of four board members of the 501C3 organization called the Brad Deming Memorial Bicycle Fund that was founded in the fall of 2018 in memory of Brad Deming who died earlier in 2018.   Before his death,  Brad had begun to auction off hunting and fishing trips and using the proceeds to purchase bicycles for economically disadvantaged children.  Anthony explains in the interview how people can participate in this program.  </p><p>https://www.facebook.com/BradsBikesforKids/</p><p>TDH-The "Original" Tennessee Deer Hunters private page on Facebook</p><p>Send donations to Simmons Bank,  809 West Market Street, Bolivar, TN</p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Joyce Graddy, Rick Williams, Anthony Landreth)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>: Anthony Landreth is one of four board members of the 501C3 organization called the Brad Deming Memorial Bicycle Fund that was founded in the fall of 2018 in memory of Brad Deming who died earlier in 2018.   Before his death,  Brad had begun to auction off hunting and fishing trips and using the proceeds to purchase bicycles for economically disadvantaged children.  Anthony explains in the interview how people can participate in this program.  </p><p>https://www.facebook.com/BradsBikesforKids/</p><p>TDH-The "Original" Tennessee Deer Hunters private page on Facebook</p><p>Send donations to Simmons Bank,  809 West Market Street, Bolivar, TN</p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>:  Elizabeth Behm, Ripley Main Street Association Director, talks to us about the Spirit of Ripley Event and other things happening soon in Ripley, MS.  The Spirit of Ripley is an annual Halloween event that is hosted by Ripley Main Street on the Thursday before Halloween.  This year the event has been moved to FRIDAY, October 29, 2021 because Ripley High School's football game had to move to Thursday, October 28.  The Spirit of Ripley includes a costume contest, Trick or Treat Spirit Booths, a Chili Cookoff and a pep rally.  You can call Elizabeth at 662-512-0226 or check out Ripley Main Street Association on Facebook for more details.  Ripley Main Street also has lots of Holiday events planned that Elizabeth tells us about.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p><a href="https://www.ripleymsmainstreet.com/">www.ripleymsmainstreet.com</a></p><p>  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Elizabeth Behm)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This Week</strong>:  Elizabeth Behm, Ripley Main Street Association Director, talks to us about the Spirit of Ripley Event and other things happening soon in Ripley, MS.  The Spirit of Ripley is an annual Halloween event that is hosted by Ripley Main Street on the Thursday before Halloween.  This year the event has been moved to FRIDAY, October 29, 2021 because Ripley High School's football game had to move to Thursday, October 28.  The Spirit of Ripley includes a costume contest, Trick or Treat Spirit Booths, a Chili Cookoff and a pep rally.  You can call Elizabeth at 662-512-0226 or check out Ripley Main Street Association on Facebook for more details.  Ripley Main Street also has lots of Holiday events planned that Elizabeth tells us about.  </p><p><strong>About Us</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.</p><p><a href="https://www.ripleymsmainstreet.com/">www.ripleymsmainstreet.com</a></p><p>  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Young At Heart and Golden Seniors are two programs directed by Kim Hellums for the City of Ripley Park and Recreations Department.  Kim talks about arts and crafts, aerobics and day trips enjoyed by members.  </p><p>Fees: $3 per month for Young at Heart and $30 per year for Golden Seniors</p><p>662-837-6747</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Kim Hellums, Chris Marsalis, Joyce Graddy, Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Young At Heart and Golden Seniors are two programs directed by Kim Hellums for the City of Ripley Park and Recreations Department.  Kim talks about arts and crafts, aerobics and day trips enjoyed by members.  </p><p>Fees: $3 per month for Young at Heart and $30 per year for Golden Seniors</p><p>662-837-6747</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Charlise Latour discusses the weekend of October 29-31, 2021 event called Dancing with the King.  The event is presented by the Tupelo Elvis Fan Club.  It is comprised of a Celebrity Competition Sock Hop Dinner, an Elvis Experience Tour, a Show Dance Competition, a Spooktacular Dinner and Ballroom Dance Competition.  All proceeds go to Dancing in the Schools,  making it possible for children to be physically active while developing social graces, cooperation and confidence.  </p><p><a href="https://dancingwiththeking.com/">dancingwiththeking.com</a></p><p>800-585-3233</p><p>On Facebook as @dancingwiththeking</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams, Chris Marsalis, Charlise Latour, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Charlise Latour discusses the weekend of October 29-31, 2021 event called Dancing with the King.  The event is presented by the Tupelo Elvis Fan Club.  It is comprised of a Celebrity Competition Sock Hop Dinner, an Elvis Experience Tour, a Show Dance Competition, a Spooktacular Dinner and Ballroom Dance Competition.  All proceeds go to Dancing in the Schools,  making it possible for children to be physically active while developing social graces, cooperation and confidence.  </p><p><a href="https://dancingwiththeking.com/">dancingwiththeking.com</a></p><p>800-585-3233</p><p>On Facebook as @dancingwiththeking</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Jeremy Tidwell, Ripley, MS Park and Recreation Director, talks about the new gym that has just opened at the Peoples Bank Sportsplex on Highway 4 West in Ripley.  He tells us about basketball and volleyball season that are both upcoming.  Jeremy also gives us an update on the progress with the Veteran's Park located inside the Sportsplex.  He also talks about all of the activity that goes on regularly at the Peoples Bank Sportsplex.  </p><p><a href="https://www.ripley.ms.gov/">City of Ripley</a></p><p>662-837-3818</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Jeremy Tidwell, Joyce Graddy, Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams, Chris Marsalis)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/city-of-ripley-ms-park-and-recreation-b2y9N9G3</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jeremy Tidwell, Ripley, MS Park and Recreation Director, talks about the new gym that has just opened at the Peoples Bank Sportsplex on Highway 4 West in Ripley.  He tells us about basketball and volleyball season that are both upcoming.  Jeremy also gives us an update on the progress with the Veteran's Park located inside the Sportsplex.  He also talks about all of the activity that goes on regularly at the Peoples Bank Sportsplex.  </p><p><a href="https://www.ripley.ms.gov/">City of Ripley</a></p><p>662-837-3818</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Anthony Hardin is the Structural Welding instructor at Northeast MS Community College in Booneville, MS.  He talks about the requirements and length of the program, how to apply and what makes a good welder.  </p><p><a href="https://www.nemcc.edu/workforce/courses/index.html">Workforce Training at NEMCC</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy, Chris Marsalis, Melinda Marsalis, Anthony Hardin)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anthony Hardin is the Structural Welding instructor at Northeast MS Community College in Booneville, MS.  He talks about the requirements and length of the program, how to apply and what makes a good welder.  </p><p><a href="https://www.nemcc.edu/workforce/courses/index.html">Workforce Training at NEMCC</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Teresa Botts, Director of Radiology at <a href="https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/booneville?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=booneville_hospital">Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville</a>, talks how her department is set up and all of the services that are available through her department.  She details how to get to the radiology department in Booneville both physically and digitally and emphasizes that anyone can request that their doctor refer them to Baptist Memorial Booneville for radiology services.  </p><p><a href="http://catalog.nemcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=270&returnto=163">Radiologic Medical Technology Degree Northeast MS Community College</a></p><p><a href="https://www.baptistu.edu/">Baptist Health Sciences University</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Oct 2021 18:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis, Teresa Botts, Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams, Joyce Graddy)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/baptist-memorial-booneville-radiology-E4qMNG_J</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teresa Botts, Director of Radiology at <a href="https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/booneville?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=booneville_hospital">Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville</a>, talks how her department is set up and all of the services that are available through her department.  She details how to get to the radiology department in Booneville both physically and digitally and emphasizes that anyone can request that their doctor refer them to Baptist Memorial Booneville for radiology services.  </p><p><a href="http://catalog.nemcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=270&returnto=163">Radiologic Medical Technology Degree Northeast MS Community College</a></p><p><a href="https://www.baptistu.edu/">Baptist Health Sciences University</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 6 Oct 2021 18:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams, Kinya Johnson, Chris Marsalis, Morgan Adams, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Morgan Adams and Kinya Johnson are in the Child Protection Services Licensure Unit for Region One North.  Both women report that there is a terrible shortage of foster parents in the area.   They take us through the steps of becoming a foster parent and answer some frequently asked questions about the process.  If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, begin by visiting the website listed below.  </p><p><a href="https://www.mdcps.ms.gov/">www.mdcps.ms.gov</a></p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>There is a magical place on a backroad in Blue Mountain, Mississippi.  When you visit, you will turn off highway 15 as if you were going in the main entrance of Blue Mountain College.  After you cross the RR tracks, you will take a right down a winding country road.  Just about the time you think you've gone the wrong way, you will round a corner and see a magical place called Pumpkin Patch Farms.  Pumpkin Patch Farms has a full concession stand (with their famous kettle corn and caramel apples),  a fabulous and expansive play area, a tractor trailer ride to the petting zoo area and then on to the pumpkin patch and corn maze.  Every visitor comes home with a pumpkin picked from the pumpkin patch.  Pumpkin Patch Farms is open the last week of September and all of October.  You absolutely MUST make Pumpkin Patch Farms an annual event for yourself or for your family!!  You can find current open dates, special events and information at their website:</p><p>https://pumpkinpatchfarms.com/</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 1 Oct 2021 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Melinda Marsalis, Joyce Graddy, Chris Marsalis, Clay Meeks, Rick Williams, Sharon Meeks)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/pumpkin-patch-farms-hI1HNDvm</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is a magical place on a backroad in Blue Mountain, Mississippi.  When you visit, you will turn off highway 15 as if you were going in the main entrance of Blue Mountain College.  After you cross the RR tracks, you will take a right down a winding country road.  Just about the time you think you've gone the wrong way, you will round a corner and see a magical place called Pumpkin Patch Farms.  Pumpkin Patch Farms has a full concession stand (with their famous kettle corn and caramel apples),  a fabulous and expansive play area, a tractor trailer ride to the petting zoo area and then on to the pumpkin patch and corn maze.  Every visitor comes home with a pumpkin picked from the pumpkin patch.  Pumpkin Patch Farms is open the last week of September and all of October.  You absolutely MUST make Pumpkin Patch Farms an annual event for yourself or for your family!!  You can find current open dates, special events and information at their website:</p><p>https://pumpkinpatchfarms.com/</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Tupelo has great local resources to make it easy for you to learn to fly or upgrade your ratings.  Steve Shaffer of Shaffer Aviation has created a website to help you find these resources.  The best way to learn more is to listen to this podcast and then go to:</p><p>https://learntoflytupelo.com/</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Steve Shaffer, Rick Williams, Melinda Marsalis, Chris Marsalis, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Colonel William Clark Falkner is the great-grandfather of Nobel Prize winning author, William Falkner.  Colonel Falkner was a key figure in the construction of the Railroad that began in Middleton, TN and went through Ripley on to New Albany and Pontotoc.  The Colonel gave the town of Falkner its name before it was a town.  It was simply a stop on the rail line.  The town of Falkner grew up around it.  One of the great things about the connection is the spelling of the name.  Until the author decided to give his last name more of a European spelling, there was no u in Faulkner.  The Colonel and the town share the original spelling of the name Falkner.  </p><p>The Falkner Heritage Founder's Day theme this year is Frontier Falkner.  Costumes and frontier crafts will give visitors an idea of what Falkner, MS was like in its early days.  Falkner Mayor Ross Gay will be dressed as Colonel WC Falkner.  Ms. McKee and Ms. Williams are part of the planning committee for the day and are part of a non-profit group called Falkner MS Heritage Group.  </p><p> </p><p>Preserving the past for future generations.  </p><p>Facebook: Falkner Heritage</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy, Melinda Marsalis, Brenda McElwain Williams, Myra Hill McKee, Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Colonel William Clark Falkner is the great-grandfather of Nobel Prize winning author, William Falkner.  Colonel Falkner was a key figure in the construction of the Railroad that began in Middleton, TN and went through Ripley on to New Albany and Pontotoc.  The Colonel gave the town of Falkner its name before it was a town.  It was simply a stop on the rail line.  The town of Falkner grew up around it.  One of the great things about the connection is the spelling of the name.  Until the author decided to give his last name more of a European spelling, there was no u in Faulkner.  The Colonel and the town share the original spelling of the name Falkner.  </p><p>The Falkner Heritage Founder's Day theme this year is Frontier Falkner.  Costumes and frontier crafts will give visitors an idea of what Falkner, MS was like in its early days.  Falkner Mayor Ross Gay will be dressed as Colonel WC Falkner.  Ms. McKee and Ms. Williams are part of the planning committee for the day and are part of a non-profit group called Falkner MS Heritage Group.  </p><p> </p><p>Preserving the past for future generations.  </p><p>Facebook: Falkner Heritage</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>North Mississippi Primary Health Care Clinics have entered into an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Health that allows them to set up pop-up vaccine clinics at schools, churches, places of business and other convenient locations throughout Northeast Mississippi.  If you are a community leader you are welcome to call and set up a pop-up clinic.  </p><p>On Facebook @nmphc</p><p>www.nmphc.org</p><p>662-224-8951</p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Joyce Graddy, Melinda Marsalis, Rick Williams, Christina Nunnally, Chris Marsalis)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/christina-nunnally-pop-up-vaccine-clinics-Lhlh0VEg</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>North Mississippi Primary Health Care Clinics have entered into an agreement with the Mississippi Department of Health that allows them to set up pop-up vaccine clinics at schools, churches, places of business and other convenient locations throughout Northeast Mississippi.  If you are a community leader you are welcome to call and set up a pop-up clinic.  </p><p>On Facebook @nmphc</p><p>www.nmphc.org</p><p>662-224-8951</p><p> </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>JR Sweat, Anthony Landreth, Phil King and Larry Muse talk to us about the Derby, the Championship and their very successful Facebook live show and TV show.  </p><p>The "Granddaddy" of all Catfishing events - The National Catfish Derby's World Championship of Catfishing will be held on September 25, 2021, in downtown Savannah, TN.  Tennessee River Productions along with Southwest Tennessee Tourism have taken on the efforts to keep this tradition ongoing.  The Sportsman Division is the most popular of the Derby's rodeo and will be held starting August 29th through September 25th.  There is no entry fee for this division and the largest catfish caught each week will win $100.  The WCC will feature special recognition to the best youth, lady and senior participating teams this year and the coveted World Championship of Catfishing Belts.  Other events that day will include a classic car show, <i><strong>special guest Mountain Man from Duck Dynasty making an appearance on Friday from 4-7 pm and again on Saturday from 3-5 pm</strong></i>, music at the Savannah Market, local food and retail vendors.  Savannah, Tennessee is known as "The Catfish Capitol of the World."  Through The National Catfish Derby's events, Hardin County's national recognition in the fishing industry grows exceedingly each year.  This year boasts a great tournament sponsored by Packaging Corporation of America, Counce Mill, Hardin County, City of Savannah, Hardin County CVB, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association and Tennessee River Productions.  This spectacular event does not just include fishing, but great family oriented fun for all on September 25th.  This event will be an unforgettable time for everyone with activities for kids, classic cars, arts & crafts vendors, food and live music. Buckshot Daisy will be performing from 2-4 pm at the market.  There will be face painting and a balloon twister for the kids all day.  The car show will be judged starting at 12 and winners will be announced that afternoon.  All events other than the fishing tournaments are free and open to the public t o view and/or participate.  For more information on the National Catfish Derby's World Championship of Catfishing and its events, visit www.facebook.com/tnriverproductions or call 731-610-9863 or 731-925-8181</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:38:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>JR Sweat, Anthony Landreth, Phil King and Larry Muse talk to us about the Derby, the Championship and their very successful Facebook live show and TV show.  </p><p>The "Granddaddy" of all Catfishing events - The National Catfish Derby's World Championship of Catfishing will be held on September 25, 2021, in downtown Savannah, TN.  Tennessee River Productions along with Southwest Tennessee Tourism have taken on the efforts to keep this tradition ongoing.  The Sportsman Division is the most popular of the Derby's rodeo and will be held starting August 29th through September 25th.  There is no entry fee for this division and the largest catfish caught each week will win $100.  The WCC will feature special recognition to the best youth, lady and senior participating teams this year and the coveted World Championship of Catfishing Belts.  Other events that day will include a classic car show, <i><strong>special guest Mountain Man from Duck Dynasty making an appearance on Friday from 4-7 pm and again on Saturday from 3-5 pm</strong></i>, music at the Savannah Market, local food and retail vendors.  Savannah, Tennessee is known as "The Catfish Capitol of the World."  Through The National Catfish Derby's events, Hardin County's national recognition in the fishing industry grows exceedingly each year.  This year boasts a great tournament sponsored by Packaging Corporation of America, Counce Mill, Hardin County, City of Savannah, Hardin County CVB, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association and Tennessee River Productions.  This spectacular event does not just include fishing, but great family oriented fun for all on September 25th.  This event will be an unforgettable time for everyone with activities for kids, classic cars, arts & crafts vendors, food and live music. Buckshot Daisy will be performing from 2-4 pm at the market.  There will be face painting and a balloon twister for the kids all day.  The car show will be judged starting at 12 and winners will be announced that afternoon.  All events other than the fishing tournaments are free and open to the public t o view and/or participate.  For more information on the National Catfish Derby's World Championship of Catfishing and its events, visit www.facebook.com/tnriverproductions or call 731-610-9863 or 731-925-8181</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>Saturday, September 25th is YOUTH IN AVIATION DAY at the Tupelo Regional Airport!  Admission is FREE, and food trucks and vendors are welcome to attend.  Visitors can view static displays of various aircraft, talk to flight instructors,  and other professionals about flying and enjoy a special exhibition of the Eurocopter EC-135 helicopter, courtesy of Airbus Helicopters, Inc.  Bring your family and friends to Tupelo Aviation, 105 Lemons Drive, Tupelo, MS, and learn how to gain your wings!  Mark your calendar September 25th 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.105 Lemons Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801  For more information, contact:  Elizabeth Chavez  662-840-1112 (call or text)  KtupWomenInAviation@gmail.com</p><p>You can find more information on Facebook at Tupelo Aviation Unlimited.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saturday, September 25th is YOUTH IN AVIATION DAY at the Tupelo Regional Airport!  Admission is FREE, and food trucks and vendors are welcome to attend.  Visitors can view static displays of various aircraft, talk to flight instructors,  and other professionals about flying and enjoy a special exhibition of the Eurocopter EC-135 helicopter, courtesy of Airbus Helicopters, Inc.  Bring your family and friends to Tupelo Aviation, 105 Lemons Drive, Tupelo, MS, and learn how to gain your wings!  Mark your calendar September 25th 9 A.M. - 1 P.M.105 Lemons Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801  For more information, contact:  Elizabeth Chavez  662-840-1112 (call or text)  KtupWomenInAviation@gmail.com</p><p>You can find more information on Facebook at Tupelo Aviation Unlimited.  </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Every week</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week</strong>: Dan Skinner has owned and operated High Point Roasters in New Albany since 2004.  We love his story because it is such a great example of Hill Country Ingenuity.  He took the loss of a job and an offhand comment by a friend and turned it into a thriving brand new business that he created from scratch.  We like that kind of crazy!!</p><p>  https://highpointroasters.com/</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis, Melinda Marsalis, Dan Skinner, Rick Williams)</author>
      <link>https://hillscast.shark1023.com/episodes/dan-the-coffee-man-high-point-roasters-ZR7qxO42</link>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Every week</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p><strong>This week</strong>: Dan Skinner has owned and operated High Point Roasters in New Albany since 2004.  We love his story because it is such a great example of Hill Country Ingenuity.  He took the loss of a job and an offhand comment by a friend and turned it into a thriving brand new business that he created from scratch.  We like that kind of crazy!!</p><p>  https://highpointroasters.com/</p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This week:  </strong>Heather Reid of Ripley, MS, is the Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union County.  She and Melinda talk about the Delta Variant surge and how that has effected the lives of the nurses at Baptist.  Melinda and Heather discuss vaccines and masking and what Heather hopes people will do to help curb the surge.  </p><p>https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/union-county</p><p><strong>Every week</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 1 Sep 2021 23:41:07 +0000</pubDate>
      <author>melinda.marsalis2012@gmail.com (Chris Marsalis, Rick Williams, Heather Reid, Melinda Marsalis, Joyce Graddy)</author>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>This week:  </strong>Heather Reid of Ripley, MS, is the Chief Nursing Officer at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union County.  She and Melinda talk about the Delta Variant surge and how that has effected the lives of the nurses at Baptist.  Melinda and Heather discuss vaccines and masking and what Heather hopes people will do to help curb the surge.  </p><p>https://www.baptistonline.org/locations/union-county</p><p><strong>Every week</strong>: Northeast Mississippi business owners, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in our "little postage stamp of native soil" - William Faulkner. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every day at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   When broadcast on The Shark, the shows will either come from Main Street Moments or Heard It On The Shark.  On Main Street Moments, Melinda talks to area Main Street Directors, Chamber directors and small business owners.  Heard It On The Shark interviews are usually with industry, medical, non-profit and school leaders in North Mississippi.  If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call us at 662-837-1023.  Ask for Melinda.     </p><p>The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio are located in Ripley, MS and owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  </p><p> </p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Definition of Bodock</p><p>Corruption of bois d'arc</p><p>(n) The Osage Orange</p>
<p><p>Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. &nbsp;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. &nbsp;You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. &nbsp;Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. &nbsp;When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” &nbsp;HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. &nbsp;We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. &nbsp;And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, &nbsp;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. &nbsp;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.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Musical Credit to: &nbsp;Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>All content is copyright 2021 Sun Bear Studio Ripley MS LLC all rights reserved. &nbsp;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 &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <itunes:title>Beth Luther Waldo - Pontotoc Main Street</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>Beth Luther Waldo is the Pontotoc, MS Main Street Director.  She tells us all about the upcoming Bodock Festival that will happen in Pontotoc on September 11, 2021.</itunes:summary>
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