Northwest Mississippi Community College
The Ranger Hour Sponsored by BankFirst
Sponsored by BankFirst, The Ranger Hour is a live weekly radio show on Supertalk North Mississippi, hosted by Gary Darby. Each week, Gary interviews two guests from Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC), providing listeners with the latest updates on everything happening at the college. From academic programs and student services to athletics and campus events, The Ranger Hour offers valuable insights into NWCC’s growth, achievements, and upcoming initiatives. Whether you're a current student, prospective student, or community member, this show keeps you informed on all things NWCC!📢...
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Jul 2, 2026
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Episodes
WHEMN Conference / Northwest Tennis 03.02.2022 44:35
Liesl Mote talks about the Women in Higher Education Mississippi Network (WHEMN) Conference and Gary talks with Will Irvin about gearing up the Northwest Tennis program.
REVIVE Exhibit/Cheer champs 27.01.2022 39:45
Karen Brown, director of the Sycamore Arts Council, discusses the REVIVE art exhibit, debuting at the Northwest Art Gallery on Tuesday, Feb. 1, and continuing through Friday, March 4. Brandon Casey, head Cheer coach, and Skylar Casey, assistant coach, talk about the squad's repeat as national champs at the UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship.
Student experience/college grants 20.01.2022 38:11
Student and Pathfinder Mary Farrish talks about her experience as a student and why she chose Northwest. Lillian Morris-Hilson, the college's first exclusive grant writer, talks about her role with the Northwest and grants she has been able to secure.
State legislative items/Nurse of the Year 13.01.2022 37:28
On this show, Gary Darby briefs listeners on happenings in Jackson that have the potential to affect Northwest. He also sits down with Baptist DeSoto Nurse of the Year and Northwest alumna Katelin Bozeman. Bozeman is sharing this year's honor with fellow Northwest alumna Elaine Karnes.
Women's basketball/registration info 06.01.2022 38:47
Women's basketball coach Troy Howell previews what fans can expect from the season. Dr. Carolyn Wiley, associate vice president of Academic Instruction and Institutional Effectiveness, offers helpful information regarding registration.
Spring enrollment/student experience 23.12.2021 39:12
Jenny Hurt, assistant director of Recruiting, talks spring enrollment. Student Alijah Lofton, who was recently accepted into Northwest's Nursing program, describes his experience as a Ranger.
Oxford campus/men's basketball 16.12.2021 40:49
Dr. Don Jones, Oxford campus dean, gets Gary Darby and listeners up to speed on Oxford campus information and happenings. Men's basketball head coach Shane Oakley drops in to talk about the 2021 season.
eLearning topics/Fall Commencement 09.12.2021 39:52
Phyllis Johnson, dean of eLearning, fills listeners in on the latest happenings with Northwest's award winning eLearning program. Dr. Andrew Dale, associate vice president of Community Relations, talks Fall Commencement ceremonies.
Les Fauves; DeSoto campus update 02.12.2021 37:57
On this episode, host Gary Darby gets caught up on Northwest Desoto Campus happenings with Dean Dr. Keith Reed. Art student and Les Fauves Club member Cheyenne Hewitt discusses her time at Northwest and plugs the annual Les Fauves Art Sale.
Football champs; Northwest Entertainers 18.11.2021 39:02
On this episode, host Gary Darby sits down with Dr. Saundra Bishop, Northwest music instructor, to talk about the Northwest Entertainers. Darby also covers Northwest Football's MACCC championship win.
Utility Line program; Marshall County facility 11.11.2021 28:05
Dwayne Casey, associate vice president for Workforce Solutions and Career-Technical Education, covers Northwest's brand-new Utility Line program. The first semester of the program is currently underway at The Concourse in Batesville, another new facet of Northwest. Casey also talks about the college's Marshall County Training Facility, which held its Grand Opening in June 2021.
Health Sciences update; concert season 04.11.2021 39:23
Dr. Stephanie Mullins, dean of the School of Health Sciences, brings Gary Darby up to speed on Health Sciences happenings. Jeff Triplett, district director of Fine Arts Instruction, plugs concert season, announcing upcoming shows, on the day of the season's opening performance.
We Are Northwest; Northwest Choirs 28.10.2021 28:53
On this episode, Assistant Director of Recruiting Jenny Hurt discusses the on-campus, week-long We Are Northwest high school recruiting event that took place the week of Oct. 25-29. Reese Norris, director of Choral Activities, talks about the college's various choral programs and the upcoming high school Immersion Day event taking place on campus on Nov. 11.
Ranger Run; Giving Day and Alumnus of the Year 21.10.2021 38:33
Ann "Gracie" Slocum, Northwest Foundation Scholarship coordinator, plugs the Ranger Run virtual 5K and Northwest Giving Day. Barry Buchillion, Northwest's Alumnus of the Year, drops in on Homecoming day to reminisce on his time as a student in the late 1960s and talk about the school today.
Northwest Theatre; Recruiting 14.10.2021 37:57
On this episode, Fine Arts Instructor Sadie Shannon talks about the college's theatre program and plugs the school's fall production "She Loves Me." Jenny Hurt, assistant director of Recruiting, also sits down with host Gary Darby to talk about recruitment and, specifically, the We Are Northwest week-long high school recruiting event.
"State of the College" 07.10.2021 34:41
Northwest President Dr. Michael Heindl gives an overall update of Northwest Mississippi Community College happenings.
Mini Term Enrollment; Health Care Hero Night 30.09.2021 40:06
Gary Darby Hosts Ranger Hour with Dr. Ginger Robbins, district director of Enrollment Services, and Scarlett Poley, with St. Jude Hospital in Memphis.
Student flutist national recognition; Adult Literacy Week 23.09.2021 27:24
Gary Darby hosts Ranger Hour with music student and promising flutist John Goodson, who has been selected for the prestigious National Flute Association College Flute Choir. Darby also sits down with Victoria Penny, Senatobia campus librarian, who discusses the wide variety of resources and activities offered through the college's library system, as well as Adult Education & Adult Literacy Wee...
Veterans Services; 2+2 Golf Tournament 09.09.2021 29:44
Gary Darby hosts Ranger Hour with Lt. Col. Danny Robbins, Northwest's new Veterans Service coordinator, and Patti Gordon, executive director of Institutional Advancement, who covers the 2+2 Golf Tournament fundraiser.
Marketing; state board appointment 29.07.2021 28:41
Gary Darby interviews KayLeigh McCool Mitchell, director of Marketing and Strategic Communications. Lacey Gentry, director of Nursing Instruction, discusses her appointment by Gov. Tate Reeves to the Mississippi Board of Nursing.
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