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.
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Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms. You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen. Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi. When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!” HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area. We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard. And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.
Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area, created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War. The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.
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
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.
Host Melinda Marsalis interviews Ripley Main Street Director Elizabeth Behm about bringing "The Cut-Off" to downtown. "The Cut-Off" is a small business incubator and venue recently opened by Ripley Main Street.
Show Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Jamey Walker talks with County Librarian Jamey Walker - local librarian for Chalybeate, Blue Mountain, and (sometimes) Ripley libraries. Jamey takes us through all of the services offered through the library and how to support local libraries.
Clark Richey, Baldwyn entrepreneur and owner of Six Shooter Studios, discuss the Tallahatchie River Authority and the new television series Six Shooter Studios is producing for MPB called "Tallahatchie". The series will cover the history of the Tallahatchie River up to present times.
On this week's show, Sgt. Jordan Gillespie comes back to talk more about his job as a recruiter for the US Marine Corps in Northeast Mississippi with show host Melinda Marsalis.
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.
In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda talks with Demita Passley of the Small Business Administration about low interest loans that may be available to you if you suffered damage in the April 2025 storms in the MS-TN area.
Carol Black, CATCH Kids' executive director, introduces the organization to the audience and guest host Olivia Cross. CATCH Kids main objective is to provide free health and dental care for children.
In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, summer intern Olivia discusses Beds For Kids with Daniel Alsup. Beds for Kids is just one of many recipients of The Create Foundation's Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation philanthropy fundraiser project.
In this first of five episode series, Summer Intern Olivia Cross talks to Ms. McMillan about the Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation. They discuss the steps of the grant project. In the four episodes to follow, Olivia will chat with the directors of four NEMYF grant recipients.
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.
In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, Melinda chats with Trent Little, the host of The Reggie Little Outlaw Chuckwagon Race which will be held July 30 to August 3 at 337 CR 300, Glen, MS. The weekend will include Trail Riding, Live Music, Extreme Cowgirl Races, Chuckwagon Races, a Rodeo and Free Camping. Come see what it’s all about!! $30 per day or $80 for the week.
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.
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
