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In this episode of the  Bank First Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby brings you all things Northwest Mississippi Community College! 🎙️ 🎨  Lucia Nelson , art instructor, joins the show to discuss the  Regional High School Art Exhibition  happening at the Senatobia campus. Learn how the event showcases incredible student talent and serves as a major recruiting opportunity for the ar...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby welcomes  Lesley Thweatt , Director of Nursing and Instruction at  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . Lesley shares insights into the  Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program , providing updates on its growth and how it's preparing students for successful healthcare careers. Later,  Brian Lentz ,...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby explores the latest from  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . Special guest  Beth Little , now with the  Mississippi Community College Board , sheds light on  Adult Education and High School Equivalency Diploma Week , emphasizing the critical role of  literacy  and  adult education...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby discusses the latest developments at  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . The show kicks off with  Dr. Tonyalle Rush , Vice President of Student Services, who provides an  enrollment update , covering new student admissions and important insights into the start of the academic year. Next,  Dr. Cra...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby welcomes  Blake Bostick , Director of the  Heindl Center for the Performing Arts  at  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . Blake shares exciting details about upcoming events and performances at the Heindl Center in  Senatobia , as well as the full  fall 2024 schedule . Get insights on to...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby is joined by  Tim Garrett , Director of Bands at  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . Tim shares insights into leading NWCC’s impressive  220-member marching band  and what fans can expect from their performances this season. Following that,  NWCC football coach Benjy Parker  joins the sh...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby dives into the latest updates from  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC)  athletics. First,  Michael Sullivan , head coach of NWCC’s men’s soccer team, joins the show to discuss his third season leading the program and expectations for the upcoming year. Next,  Allison Burchyett , NWCC’s volleyball c...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby brings exciting news and updates from  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . First,  Monique McKoy-Lewis from the NWCC  Advising and Retention Center  joins the show to discuss how her team is supporting student success through advising and retention initiatives. Later in the episode, Gary previews...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby welcomes  Zikeyia Ramsey , counselor at the  Advising and Retention Center  at  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . Zikeyia provides valuable insights into the support services available to students, focusing on how the center helps improve retention and academic success on campus. Following that,...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Hayden King speaks with  Christina Smith , Advising and Retention Coach at  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . Christina shares details about her role at the  Advising and Retention Center , focusing on how the center supports students with academic guidance as the school year approaches, with classes beginning...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby welcomes  Kelley Coleman , an academic advisor and retention coach at  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . Kelley shares her approach to advising students, offering insights into how the  Advising and Retention Center (ARC)  supports student success by helping them stay on track academically. Late...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby brings updates from  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) , featuring two special guests.  Abbi Casey , One Stop Enrollment Service Specialist, explains her role in supporting student enrollment and how the  One Stop Enrollment Services  streamlines the process for NWCC students. In the second half o...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby focuses on key topics from  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . The first guest,  Zac Bozeman , an Academic Advising and Retention Coach at the  Academic Advising and Retention Center (ARC) , shares insights into his role in helping students stay on track academically and ensuring their success at NWCC...

In this exciting episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby shines a spotlight on two remarkable  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC)  rodeo athletes. First up is  Laine Moore , a freshman who recently competed in the  National College Rodeo Finals . Laine shares his journey through the rodeo circuit, reflecting on his first year at NWCC and the exp...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby sits down for an extended conversation with  Dr. Blake Bostick , Director of the  Heindl Center for the Performing Arts  at  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) . Dr. Bostick shares insights into the success of the center's performances during the first half of the year, including the excitement bui...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby covers two important areas of  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) — e-learning  and  athletics . The first guest,  Carla Malone , Instructional Design Coordinator for NWCC’s e-learning department, discusses the latest developments in the college’s  e-learning programs , how the department is e...

Gary visits with Owen Hardin as he prepares to participate in all of the Summer Orientation Sessions at Northwest as a Summer Orientation Leader. We also get an update from Head Rodeo Coach, Will Lummus on his way to Wyoming to participate in the Collegiate National Finals Rodeo with some of our amazing students.

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby welcomes  Brandon Taylor , a recent  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC)  graduate, to share his journey and experience at NWCC. Brandon provides insights into why he chose NWCC, how his time on campus shaped his future, and what’s next for him after graduation. This episode offers valuable perspectives...

In this episode of the  BankFirst Ranger Hour , host Gary Darby welcomes  McGhela Patton , a recent graduate of  Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) , to share her experiences as a student. McGhela discusses why she chose NWCC, what campus life was like, and how the college has prepared her for the next steps in her journey. Her story provides valuable insights for prospe...

Dr. Michael Heindl, President of Northwest Mississippi Community College, joins the Ranger Hour for an in-depth conversation about the college’s recent accomplishments and strategic direction.  Dr. Heindl shares insights into the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ranger Center in DeSoto County, highlighting how this facility will transform workforce development and nursing education in the...

Hunter Bobo with Sow and Tether talks to Gary about the group's start in DeSoto County and what to expect when coming to the concert as they open for Colton Dixon. Dove Award winner Colton Dixon also visits with Gary ahead of his appearance at the Heindl Center. for tickets, visit www.heindlcenter.org and for artist information visit http://sowandtether.com/ & https://www.coltondixon.com/

Mark Carson, Head Baseball Coach, talks to Gary Darby about all of the activities on campus this weekend at Northwest Baseball hosts a home playoff series at Jim Miles Field. Also, Will Lummus, Head Rodeo Coach, Breaks down the events of last weeks Ranger Rodeo and College National Finals Rodeo Implications from the end of the regular rodeo season.

Head Rodeo Coach, Will Lummus visits with Rodeo Title Sponsor Jay Tindall at First Bank to talk all things Rodeo ahead of the 2024 Annual Ranger Rodeo.

Gary Darby visits with some cast members of Dogman the Musical that will be at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts this weekend and Mr. Tim Garrett, Director of Bands at Northwest visits with Gary about the spring concert program coming up.

Lacey Halley, Assistant Choral Director at Northwest, visits with Gary about the upcoming NWCC Entertainers Concert that will be held next week. Jake Gordon, Director of Athletics at Northwest, steps in to talk about the spring season highlights so far, and the next steps for some teams that are still competing.