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Northwest Mississippi Community College theatre instructor and director Kayla Manzolillo joins the October 29, 2026, Bank First Ranger Hour to preview See How They Run , Philip King’s classic British farce. She shares how Northwest students and alumni bring the comedy’s physical humor and chaotic situations to life, along with a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals and technical production. Perfor...

Dr. Blake Bostick and Elizabeth D'Aiuto – The Music Man at the Heindl Center Broadway returns to Northwest Mississippi Community College as the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts welcomes the national touring production of Meredith Willson's The Music Man on Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m. Heindl Center Director Dr. Blake Bostick interviews Elizabeth D'Aiuto, who portrays Marian Paroo, about br...

On this week's BankFirst Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby welcomes two special guests from Northwest Mississippi Community College to discuss upcoming Fine Arts performances, the 2026–27 women's basketball season, and the latest developments in Ranger Athletics. The program also previews a nationally ranked football showdown between Northwest and Itawamba Community College. Josh Franz – Northwest Fine...

On this episode of the BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby explores academic excellence, scholarship opportunities, and the excitement surrounding Northwest Mississippi Community College athletics. From the benefits of Phi Theta Kappa membership and career-ready business education to a preview of the 2026–27 Northwest Rangers men's basketball season, this episode highlights the opportunities a...

It’s Centennial Homecoming at Northwest Mississippi Community College, and the BankFirst Ranger Hour celebrates 100 years of Northwest tradition with Ranger football, a new Sports Hall of Fame inductee and another milestone partnership supporting Northwest Athletics. The episode also highlights BankFirst’s expanded partnership with Northwest, including the addition of BankFirst logos on the 25-yar...

On this week’s BankFirst Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby highlights student life, Homecoming and the latest from Northwest Mississippi Community College athletics. Northwest student and Pathfinder Meredith Ables shares why she chose Northwest, how her own campus tour inspired her to become a Pathfinder and what she enjoys about helping prospective students and families discover the college. An elemen...

On this week’s BankFirst Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby welcomes Dr. Andrew Dale of Northwest Mississippi Community College along with Crystal Berry and Dr. Christopher Breitmeyer of the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA) as Northwest hosts higher education leaders from across the country for the RCCA National Conference in Senatobia. The group discusses the important role rural and rural-servi...

The September 10 edition of the Ranger Hour celebrates an exciting week at Northwest Mississippi Community College as the College officially begins its Centennial year. Host Gary Darby visits with Northwest student and Pathfinder Owen Cooper and Dr. Andrew Dale, Associate Vice President for Community Relations, before providing updates from Ranger Athletics and a look ahead at upcoming events at t...

The BankFirst Ranger Hour celebrates an exciting week at Northwest Mississippi Community College, with Ranger athletics in the national spotlight and Northwest preparing to officially kick off its Centennial Celebration. Host Gary Darby visits with Northwest volleyball player Adalyn Callahan and new Vice President of Institutional Affairs Dr. Brad Smith, while also previewing a top-five football s...

TJ Mays, a Northwest Mississippi Community College Pathfinder from Independence, Mississippi, shares his journey from Independence High School to Northwest and why the college feels like home. A Business Administration student, Mays discusses his plans to transfer to the University of Mississippi and his entrepreneurial ambitions, including launching a clothing business, opening a barbershop and e...

This week on the Bank First Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby welcomes Dr. Blake Bostick, director of the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts at Northwest Mississippi Community College, for a look at an exciting lineup of live entertainment coming to Senatobia. Bostick previews contemporary Christian music star and American Idol finalist Danny Gokey, who brings his powerful vocals and message of fait...

Northwest Mississippi Community College is ready to welcome students back to campus, and the August 13 edition of the Bank First Ranger Hour looks ahead to a busy start to Northwest’s historic Centennial year. Host Gary Darby visits with Michaela Mhyre, Director of Student Activities, and Benji Parker, Head Football Coach, for a preview of student life, Welcome Week, Northwest’s 100th anniversary...

As Northwest Mississippi Community College prepares to welcome students back for the Fall 2026 semester, this week's Ranger Hour highlights the excitement surrounding Welcome Week, student leadership, and the continued rise of Ranger Athletics. Host Gary Darby visits with Northwest Pathfinder Madison Hartsfield, who shares why Northwest felt like home, what prospective students can expect from cam...

This week on the Bank First Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby highlights the people and programs that continue to make Northwest Mississippi Community College one of the nation's premier community colleges. Meet Teranecia Edwards, Northwest dance team captain, orientation leader, and future educator, as she shares her journey from Center Hill High School to becoming a student leader on campus. Edwards...

On this episode of Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby highlights the people and programs that make Northwest Mississippi Community College one of Mississippi's leading community colleges. First, meet Evelyn Segura, an Orientation Leader, Resident Assistant, Pathfinder, and Student Government member from Tunica, Mississippi, who shares why she chose Northwest, how campus involvement transformed her colle...

This week on Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby is joined by Northwest Mississippi Community College Sports Information Director Caleb Burggraaf and Associate Vice President for Community Relations Dr. Andrew Dale for a wide-ranging look at everything happening across Northwest. Caleb Burggraaf previews the upcoming Ranger athletics season, including a challenging football schedule featuring nationally...

Northwest Mississippi Community College's nationally recognized rodeo program takes center stage on this week's Ranger Hour as freshman barrel racer Raegan Chance and head coach Will Lummus recap an unforgettable trip to the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming. Raegan reflects on an incredible freshman season that culminated in finishing as the National Intercollegiate Rodeo As...

Ranger Hour – Northwest Athletics, Academic Excellence, and Student Success Across the Region This week on Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby sits down with Northwest Mississippi Community College coaches Mark Carson and LaTaryl Williams to recap two outstanding seasons and discuss the future of Ranger Athletics. Coach Carson reflects on a 34-win baseball season, a trip to the NJCAA Region 23 Championsh...

This week on Ranger Hour, Gary Darby sits down with Dr. Blake Bostick, Director of the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, to unveil an exciting Fall 2026 lineup packed with entertainment for every audience. Dr. Bostick discusses the arrival of legendary comedian Bill Engvall, Christian music star Danny Gokey, Motown icons The Four Tops, country hitmakers Lonestar, and Mickey Dolenz, celebratin...

On this episode of Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby highlights several exciting developments across Northwest Mississippi Community College, beginning with the announcement of the newly established Bobby Ray Franklin Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship, funded by Northwest alumnus and former football coach Michael Joe Cannon, honors legendary Northwest and Ole Miss football figure Bobby Ray...

This week’s episode of the Bank First Ranger Hour highlighted Northwest Mississippi Community College’s growing workforce and career-technical education opportunities, featuring an in-depth conversation with Brad Rowe, Director of Diesel Technology at Northwest’s Concourse in Batesville. Rowe shared how the Diesel Technology program has expanded dramatically over the past five years—from 12 studen...

On this episode of the Bank First Ranger Hour, Northwest Mississippi Community College President Dr. Michael Heindl provides a comprehensive “State of Northwest” update, highlighting the college’s continued momentum in enrollment growth, academic expansion, workforce training, athletics, and campus development. Dr. Heindl shared that Northwest has achieved 13 consecutive semesters of enrollment gr...

On this episode of the Bank First Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby sits down with Northwest Mississippi Community College men’s and women’s tennis coach, Ryan Mounce, to discuss one of the most successful seasons in recent Northwest tennis history. Mounce reflects on the women’s team finishing fourth in conference play and earning a top-10 national finish after competing in Sumter, South Carolina, whi...

On this episode of the Bank First Ranger Hour, Northwest Mississippi Community College takes center stage with a deep dive into the excitement surrounding Northwest Rodeo and a major weekend in Senatobia. Student-athlete Will Colliershares his journey from Missouri to Northwest, his development as a standout steer wrestler, and his pursuit of qualifying for the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Assoc...

Gracie Perry (Northwest Foundation & Soiree Online Auction Co-Chair) Gracie Perry, Advancement Services Coordinator at Northwest Mississippi Community College, joins the show to highlight the growing impact of the Northwest Soiree online auction. Now in its fourth year, the auction features more than 100 items ranging from exclusive sports experiences and beach getaways to local art and unique...