The Ranger Hour Sponsored by BankFirst

Patti Gordon, Executive Director of the NWCC Foundation, talks with Gary about the annual 2+2 Golf Tournament that helps sponsor scholarships for NWCC DeSoto students. Also, Benjy Parker talks with Gary about the start of the NJCAA football season.

Gary Darby interviews Patrice Christian, Head Dance Coach at Northwest about the beginning of the semester and the preparation underway toward their national competition. Brian Lentz, Sports Information Director, talks about all things athletics as we are on the cusp of NJCAA football season starting.

Coach Sullivan talks with Gary at the start of the Men's Soccer Season to highlight the team and the schedule. Gary visits with Marc Martell - the Freddy Mercury Tribute artist performing this weekend at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts in 'One vision of Queen'.

Tim Garrett, Director of Bands at Northwest discusses the growth of the Ranger Band this year and what to expect at the upcoming Athletic events. James Beattie, Head Women's Soccer Coach discusses the start of the season with the team and the new rankings.

Coach Allison Burchyett Talks with Gary about the upcoming Volleyball season that begins next week. Also, Michaela Myhre, Director of Student Activities visits with Gary about all the actitivies that will be happening on campus in the next week.

Richard Sturbin from the Oak Ridge Boys talks with Gary about their upcoming concert at The Heindl Center for the Performing Arts and Angela Dortch, District Director of Admissions and Records talks though the on-boarding process for new students at Northwest.

Dr. Heindl visits in-studio with Gary with an update on college projects, programs and campuses. Gary Interviews Finanaical Aid work-study student Emma Jackson.

Claire Scruggs talks with Gary about her time as a student at Northwest, the highlights, and things new students should look forward to. Also, Audrie McCann talks about the new Business and Marketing Management Technology program starting in Batesville this Fall.

Cooper McCachren, new Dean of Student Services, has his initial interview with Gary about new things coming this fall to Northwest. Dr. Andrew Dale talks with Gary on why students should choose a community college.

Kerry Goff, Director of the Heindl Center for Performing Arts talks though the fall season of events taking place in Senatobia. Taylor Thweatt talks about her experience at Northwest as a student.

McGheyla Patton and Amber Thomas talk about their experiences while living, working, studying and competing as students at Northwest.

Kelsey Baker, Enrollment Specialist at Northwest talks about the upcoming orientation sessions and the group of students that will be helping execute the events. Brandon Taylor is a current NWCC student and a Summer '23 Orientation Leader - Hear about Northwest from his perspective.

Kerry Goff, Director of the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts discusses the fall 2023 season announcement and the acts you can expect to take the stage this fall in Senatobia. Dr. Andrew Dale, Associate Vice President for Community Relations talks about the recent groundbreaking announcements at the college and about why choosing a community college is important.

Brian Lentz, Director of Sports Information at Northwest talks about all of the season-ending accolades that our student-athletes have earned this year, and yet, more is still to come! Brandon Casey, Head Cheer Coach at Northwest talks about the Summer Camps happening with Cheer and Dance and gives us a quick update on the new cheer team for the fall.

Audrie McCann, Business Marketing Management Technology Instructor at Northwest DeSoto talks about her program and about receiving the ACUE certification this semester. Outstanding Northwest DeSoto Student Kaitlyn Hadley talks about her time on campus, In PTK and how her time at Northwest connects well with her decision to transfer to Ole Miss DeSoto.

Dr. Saundra Bishop talks with Gary about the upcoming concert with the North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra that features the University of Memphis Theatre Faculty. The concert this week will feature the classic Broadway musical 'Guys and Dolls' from the orchestra's point of view. While Dr. Bishop is a music educator at Northwest, she is also a long-time musician with the North Mississippi Symphon...

Angel Nickens, Dean of eLearning talks about all things online and Jake Gordon, Athletic Director gives a mid-semester update on all the moving parts of the Northwest Ranger Athletic Program.

Anne Marie Ross discusses the summer camp options for 3rd - 8th graders on campus in Senatobia and Gary checks in with Dr. Tonyalle Rush for updates on college enrollment options for summer and fall.

Jay Tindall, President of Senatobia's Bank First, discusses the radio partnership with the college, the Northwest Ranger Rodeo Team and the upcoming rodeo at the end of April at the Northwest Rodeo Arena.

John Ungurait, Assistant Director of Bands talks with Gary about the upcoming Jazz Festival and special guests the Todd Hill Jazz Orchestra. Alexis King talks with Gary about her induction into the National Technical Honor Society and her time in the Cosmetology classroom.

Local Northwest Ranger Superfan Tim Burroughs talks about Northwest Baseball and Marty Stuart on campus this weekend. Dr. Stella Mbugua, assistant director of choral activities talks about the choir concert coming up on Monday night. Tickets for all on campus events can be purchased at northwestms.edu/tickets.

Patti Gordon, Executive Director of the Northwest Alumni and Foundation office, discusses the Inaugural Northwest Soiree and Brian Lentz, Northwest Sports Information Director steps in to give a mid-semester update on all things athletics.

Dr. Lakeshia Hibbler, Director of Financial Aid and Jenny Hurt, Assistant Director of Recruiting take turns talking to Gary about upcoming deadlines for college entrance and scholarships.

Josh Guest, District Dean of Math Instruction, visits in-studio with Gary about the Redshirt Engineering Program at Northwest and the partnership that was established with this program at Ole Miss. Randall Pharr, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Northwest, discusses the importance of his work within the athletic department and the benefits that student-athletes receive beyond team membershi...

Gary Connects with Will Irvin, Head Tennis Coach, to talk about the first few games of the season and visits with Elvis Tribute Artist Donny Edwards on his upcoming show at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts.