Best Northeast Mississippi Podcasts (2024)

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TigerTalk 292 04/17/2024 11:17

7h ago11:17

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Northeast Honors Institute and its recent Honors Symposium where students involved in the Honors Institute on campus were allowed to present their research-based topics to Northeast employees, stude…

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#23: Annette Tomlinson 1:11:03

8d ago1:11:03

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Annette "Nettie" Tomlinson is a multi-talented individual with a passion for empowering others. A gifted writer, speaker, and local photographer, Nettie's creative spirit shines through her various endeavors. In addition to her creative pursuits, she also excels in the realm of business, having achieved the esteemed title of SuperStar Director with…

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TigerTalk 291 04/10/2024 11:50

9d ago11:50

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's plan for graduation with the Bonner Arnold Coliseum undergoing major renovations to the playing surface, the college had to find a new place for its 2024 commencement exercises. Ford talks…

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TigerTalk 290 04/03/2024 11:25

16d ago11:25

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss as the semester winds down and classes are drawing to a close, what the veteran educator thinks about the spring semester and how it has been going. Ford gives insight into how busy the spring semester …

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#22: Staci Bevill - Lee County Court Judge 1:04:01

22d ago1:04:01

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Judge Staci Shumpert Bevill is the esteemed incumbent of Lee County Court, Post 1, bringing over two decades of legal expertise to the bench since her election in 2019. Her tenure as judge is marked by a steadfast commitment to the youth court division, a role that earned her the distinction of being Lee County's inaugural full-time youth court jud…

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TigerTalk 289 03/26/2024 10:53

24d ago10:53

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's newest class - a computer concepts class for the fall. However, this class will not be like the college's CSC Computer Applications class but will be more geared toward an introductory cou…

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#356: Basketball player rankings; Phifer honored – 03/20/24

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Brad is joined by James on this week’s episode, and they have some updates from the diamond. Saltillo’s baseball team was doomed by mistakes in a Region 1-6A loss to Grenada (1:25). Mantachie softball rode ace Ramsey Montgomery to a win against Saltillo (3:28). On the basketball front, Brad breaks down his ranking of the area’s top 2025 girls playe…

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TigerTalk 288 03/19/2024 10:09

30d ago10:09

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the new logistics management technology class that the college will be starting in the fall. Ford talks about Willie Gates, who will lead the program and what he has done to help get the program off the…

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#21: Allison Smith - War On Autism 45:27

1M ago45:27

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Allison Smith, originally from Belmont and currently residing in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has led a remarkable journey of personal and professional growth. Her roots trace back to Belmont High School, where she graduated with honors, and Northeast Mississippi Community College, earning a Radiology Technology Degree. Furthering her education at t…

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#355: Gunn starts hot; coaches on the move – 03/13/24

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Brad and Brendan have a fairly packed episode this week. On the diamond, Brendan recaps South Pontotoc’s close loss to MUS (2:30), while Brad looks at the blazing start by Biggersville’s Tre Gunn (4:47). Layla Owens of Itawamba AHS softball has also started the season strong (7:45). The coaching carousel is beginning to turn a bit. Tupelo hired Lau…

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TigerTalk 287 03/12/2024 11:03

1M ago11:03

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how high school students especially high school seniors can use the Spring Break holidays to get a jump on their fall enrollment duties and what they can do to give themselves better chances at scholars…

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#354: Eight area teams win basketball titles – 03/06/24

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Brad is back from Jackson, where area basketball teams did quite well. Eight area squads brought home a gold ball (3:50), many of them doing so in dramatic fashion. There were also a pair of first-time champs: Blue Mountain’s girls and Tishomingo County’s girls (7:31). Also on this episode, James has some baseball and softball updates (1:47). Be su…

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TigerTalk 286 03/05/2024 12:00

2M ago12:00

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the legislative process at the Mississippi state capitol and how the community college system plays into that process. Ford discusses his meetings with top elected officials and committee chairs trying …

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#20: Gabrielle Cooper - MSmade 42:24

2M ago42:24

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Gabrielle Cooper, a Tupelo native, is a distinguished graduate from the University of Mississippi with degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish. With a remarkable career, Gabrielle has held the position of VP at Renasant Bank in Private Banking, showcasing her expertise and dedication. Beyond her professional achievements, Gabrielle is deeply in…

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TigerTalk 285 02/27/2024 10:29

2M ago10:29

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the customer service training that was provided to members of the college's administrative council and how that training will trickle down to everyone at the college from full- to part-time faculty and …

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#353: Saltillo soccer wins state; Tupelo baseball walks it off – 02/21/24

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Welcome to crossover season! Where everything seems to be happening everywhere all at once. Brad and James put a wrap on soccer season, which ended last week. Saltillo’s girls won a second straight state title (1:14), while several other area teams made the finals. On the hardwood, the playoffs resume this week with the quarterfinal round. Tupelo’s…

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TigerTalk 284 02/20/2024 11:30

2M ago11:30

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how Northeast is one of the top community colleges for online education. In addition, the pair touch on how the college continues to stay at the top by leveraging its digital resources and technology to…

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#19: Barbara Fleishhacker - The Main Attraction 31:39

2M ago31:39

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Barbara's journey began at Tupelo High School in 1978, bursting with excitement for the college experience that awaited her. The allure of the University of Alabama proved irresistible, marking the start of a vibrant chapter filled with youthful exuberance. Although she took a detour from Ole Miss in her senior year, Barbara's adventurous spirit le…

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TigerTalk 283 02/14/2024 11:46

2M ago11:46

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss an event that happens right as the school returns from its Spring Break holidays in May. Calvery and Ford discuss the Northeast baseball and softball team's "An Exceptional Night of Baseball," which is …

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TigerTalk 282 02/07/2024 11:24

2M ago11:24

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss all the students that the college serves but focus on the non-traditional students and how they impact the student make-up of Northeast. Ford talks about reasons some students step away from their educa…

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#352: Soccer playoff updates; region tourneys tip off – 02/07/24

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It’s postseason time! Brad is joined by Brendan, and they’ve got some updates on the soccer playoffs (2:15), including a tough loss for Itawamba AHS and a crazy win for North Pontotoc. They also look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups (6:20). On the basketball court, region tournaments are being played this week (9:24). Also, Brad looks back at the…

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#18: Becky Weatherford - Talbot House 45:03

3M ago45:03

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Becky Weatherford stands as the driving force behind a transformative initiative in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the Founding Executive Director of Talbot House Sober Living for Women, Talbot House Lawndale, Talbot House Bakery & Café, and Talbot House Production Kitchen. However, her journey toward this impactful role is marked by not just professional…

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#351: Calhoun City update; Gillon to Tupelo – 01/31/24

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Brad is joined by Brendan on this week’s episode. On the basketball court, Calhoun City’s boys edged Shannon on Tuesday thanks in part to Jonathan Armstrong’s strong second half (1:39). Looking ahead, several region races are coming down to the wire (3:46), including in 1-3A and 2-7A. Brendan has a recap of Oxford’s win over Hernando in boys soccer…

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TigerTalk 281 01/31/2024 11:59

3M ago11:59

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to talk about the college celebrating its 75th anniversary. Calvery asks about pivotal moments in the college's history that have helped to shape Northeast as one of the top educational institutions in the nation.…

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#350: Weather jumbles basketball schedules – 01/24/24

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Brad is back from Mexico, and it looks like he didn’t miss a whole lot. Winter weather wreaked havoc with the area basketball schedule. One of the casualties is the annual Robertson’s Sportswear Lady Challenge, which was first postponed and ultimately canceled (4:05). On a brighter note, the Hotbed Classic will still be played this Saturday (4:05);…

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TigerTalk 280 01/24/2024 11:03

3M ago11:03

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss all that goes into the college making a call for weather or other events and how that affects the operations of the college, its employees, students and community members. Ford also talks about the ease…

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#17: Juanita Floyd - CREATE Foundation 1:01:01

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Juanita Gambrell Floyd is currently employed by CREATE Foundation as Senior Vice-President of Finance and Administration. Her responsibilities include managing all financial aspects of the operation of the Foundation and the oversight of assets. She has been employed with the Foundation for over 38 years. On her 20th Anniversary with CREATE, the Fo…

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TigerTalk 279 01/17/2024 11:59

3M ago11:59

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the inclement weather that has caused the college to shut down for the remainder of the week and switch from in-person to virtual learning. Ford also addresses the addition of cross country in the fall …

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#349: West Point makes football hire; Pontotoc girls set record – 01/10/24

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Brad and James have a fun (non-murdery) episode for you this week. On the coaching front, West Point has promoted offensive coordinator Brett Morgan to lead the football program (2:03). He replaces Chris Chambless, who won seven state titles in 18 years with the Green Wave. On the hardwood, Booneville’s girls opened region play with a big win over …

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TigerTalk 278 01/10/2024 11:59

3M ago11:59

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's dedication to customer service training and what Northeast is doing to do more to help the customers it serves -- whether it is students, alumni or community members. Northeast will underg…

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#16: Amanda Hayden - Cafe 212 33:05

4M ago33:05

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Amanda has spent the majority of her life in Tupelo, except for a brief period residing overseas in London. Her profound affection for her hometown is undeniable, with Tupelo's close-knit and supportive community holding a special place in her heart. As the owner and operator of Cafe 212 in downtown Tupelo, alongside her husband, Jason, Amanda is o…

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#348: Basketball updates; top football sophs – 01/03/24

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It’s the first episode of 2024, with Brad being joined by James this week. There’s plenty of basketball to talk about. Brad recaps the Tupelo girls’ tough loss to Bob Jones (2:01), one of the best teams from Alabama. He also has an update on Meg and Reese Moore, sisters who lead Tishomingo County’s strong team (3:44). The guys also preview Saturday…

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TigerTalk 277 01/03/2024 11:23

4M ago11:23

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the veteran educator's goals and aspirations for the 2024 Spring semester. Ford talks about projects coming to the college's Booneville campus such as finishing the HVAC renovations in Gordon and Harget…

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#347: Football signees and All-Area selections – 12/27/23

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It’s just Brad and Pod Gator on a brief holiday-week episode. Brad has a recap of area football players who signed college scholarships last week (1:56). Ten Northeast Mississippi standouts are headed to the FBS level. Also on the football front, the Daily Journal’s All-Area honors were revealed on Saturday (4:21). You can find all the content from…

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TigerTalk 276 12/26/2023 11:32

4M ago11:32

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford talks about everything that the college has accomplished during the Fall 2023 semester. Ford discusses the enrollment increase that the college saw during the Fall 2023 semester - over 200 students from the previous year, the college's selection as a Great Colleges to Work for Hono…

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#15: Paula Jones - Call Me PMc 34:22

4M ago34:22

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Paula Jones, the creative force behind CallMePMc.com, wears many hats in her culinary journey. As the owner, recipe developer, creator, and photographer, she established Call Me PMc in 2012, propelled by her impressive victory in the MS Magazine Recipe Contest. Her website, Call Me PMc, is a culinary haven that offers a wealth of resources for thos…

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TigerTalk 275 12/19/2023 11:17

4M ago11:17

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the different advancements and trends in technology that the college has embraced and will embrace during the coming year to help keep up with the differences in the student population year over year. F…

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TigerTalk 274 12/12/2023 11:55

4M ago11:55

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the college's recent legislative luncheon, where college officials welcome elected representatives to campus to give them information and a tour of one of the top community colleges in the nation. Calve…

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#14: Chasi Jernigan - Sweat In Mascara 39:11

5M ago39:11

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Over 8 years ago, Chasi became the very first plus size trainer in Tupelo, MS, along with creating the first body positive workout dance cardio class in North Mississippi. This was way before body positivity hit the scene. ⁣ ⁣Recognized as one of Tupelo's “Top 40 Under 40 Young Leaders, Influential Women, and featured in local publications Mud & Ma…

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TigerTalk 273 12/05/2023 11:15

5M ago11:15

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Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss ways in which students can manage the stress of the end of the semester. The veteran educator offers several tips on how to address end-of-the-semester exams. From taking breaks to not studying all nigh…

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TigerTalk 272 11/28/2023 10:17

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Northeast Mississippi Community College president Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the steps that the college has taken to keep its students, employees and members of the community safe. Whether it is an active shooter, inclement weather or any other incident that can happen, Northeas…

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#13: Rubye Del Harden - SprintPrint of Tupelo & The Dance Studio of Tupelo 1:00:30

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Rubye Del Harden's journey from aspiring high school band director to a multifaceted business owner and entrepreneur is a testament to life's unpredictability. While her initial dream was solely focused on a career in music education, her path took unexpected turns that led her to remarkable accomplishments. After earning her degree in instrumental…

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TigerTalk 271 11/14/2023 10:46

5M ago10:46

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Northeast Mississippi Community College president Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what the college president is proud of the college accomplishing in the past 11 months from being named an Apple Distinguished School for the second straight three-year section to receiving a $15.8 mill…

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TigerTalk 270 11/07/2023 11:54

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Northeast Mississippi Community College president Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what the veteran educator would say to high school seniors as they are wrapping up their final year in high school. Ford draws upon his experience as a women's basketball coach recruiting high-quality a…

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#12: Kim Caron - The Caron Gallery 50:22

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Kim is a Tupelo native and has spent the better part of 30 years collecting and enjoying art. In 2010, Kim started the Caron Gallery, and now she represents over 40 artists of all genres. In 2018, the Mississippi Business Journal named her one of the 50 Leading Women in Business. She is currently Chairman of the Board for the Community Development …

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TigerTalk 269 10/31/2023 11:12

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Northeast Mississippi Community College president Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss some of the favorite memories of the 2023 fall semester. Ford talks to different employees and gauges what they have liked and enjoyed about the 2023 fall semester and shares a tidbit of those memories.…

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#11: Lauren McElwain - Cooking as a First Language 23:37

6M ago23:37

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Lauren McElwain is a devoted mother of three young children who also serves as a part-time speech language pathologist within the Tupelo Public School District. In addition to her role in education, Lauren is a dedicated fitness instructor with expertise in both yoga and Pilates. She is also the visionary founder and director of 'Cooking as a First…

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TigerTalk 268 10/24/2023 11:06

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Northeast Mississippi Community College president Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the importance of Northeast's desire to see all of northeast Mississippi become digitally fluent. Ford discusses the differences in digital literacy and digital fluency and how the college is working to…

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TigerTalk 267 10/17/2023 11:59

6M ago11:59

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Northeast Mississippi Community College president Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) has been around longer than many people realize and how the college can embrace the use of AI in the classroom as an aid in preparing students for the workforce and givi…

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#10: Roxie Clayton - Vow Fitness & Doniphan Dance Project 55:34

6M ago55:34

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Roxie Thomas Clayton is a dance educator, choreographer and creative. She believes that movement and dance should be accessible to every student who has that creative passion. After receiving her Masters in Dance, Roxie continued to make new discoveries about her craft and started connecting dance with her love of teaching. Roxie has been an adjunc…

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