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    Explore " small towns" with insightful episodes like "North Carolina's Outdoor NC Initiative Helps Preserve Abundant Nature Across The State", "S2E67 | Kiran More: Travel Diaries", "Kicking Off Christmas in Ripley", "A Tribute to Rural Baseball - Stories from the Diamond" and "Bea Smith and the NSU Tech Summit" from podcasts like ""Speaking of Travel®", "Nasha Masterstroke", "Heard It On The Shark", "ATHLETE 1 PODCAST" and "Micropolitan"" and more!

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    North Carolina's Outdoor NC Initiative Helps Preserve Abundant Nature Across The State

    North Carolina's Outdoor NC Initiative Helps Preserve Abundant Nature Across The State


    Ever wonder why it feels so great to be out in nature? Amanda Baker, Partner Marketing Manager with Visit North Carolina and oversees North Carolina’s Outdoor NC initiative, and Clark Lovelace, Executive Director of the Transylvania County Tourism Development Authority, share how the love for the outdoors makes us feel happy, inspired, and excited to explore more. And why it's important to to build awareness around responsible travel, destination stewardship, and sustainable tourism concepts.

    Amanda explains how North Carolina has a strong commitment to protect and preserve the culture and natural resources of the state. With three flagship programs in place: Leave No Trace, Accessible Outdoors & Trail Town Designation, they have expanded their initiatives beyond responsible travel by providing educational workshops, along with a practical tool-kit, to advance stewardship activities and communications.  

    Clark shares how Transylvania County is recognized for their long-standing roll in sustainability by creating Transylvania Always and Leave It Better as their key initiatives.

    And with 250 waterfalls in Transylvania County, Clark relates how waterfall safety is a focus they share with land agencies, emergency personnel, and others. 

    The state and its partners are creating programs with local businesses, residents and visitors to help protect and preserve North Carolina’s outdoor spaces for the future. 

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    Kicking Off Christmas in Ripley

    Kicking Off Christmas in Ripley

    About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  

    This Week:   In this episode, Melinda sits down with Elizabeth Behm, Director of Ripley Main Street Association. Just like so many small towns in the area, Ripley has several holiday-based events coming up including the lighting of the Christmas Tree on The Square just before the annual Christmas Parade as well as a great shopping event called Sip and Shop. Melinda and Elizabeth talk about all the fun things coming up and how the community can get involved.

    For all the upcoming events in our local Northeast MS area, check out the Community Calendar on theshark1023.com or listen to The Shark on the air, on your desktop, or on the app every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 pm. The Shark will keep you "in the know"!!

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    Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area.  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is a weekly interview show that airs every Tuesday at 11 am on the shark 102.3 FM radio station based in Ripley, MS and then is released as a podcast on all the major podcast platforms.  You’ll hear interviews with the movers and shakers in north Mississippi who are making things happen.  Melinda talks with entrepreneurs, leaders of business, medicine, education, and the people behind all the amazing things happening in north Mississippi.  When people ask you how did you know about that, you’ll say, “I HEARD IT ON THE SHARK!”  HEARD IT ON THE SHARK is brought to you by the Mississippi Hills National Heritage area.  We want you to get out and discover the historic, cultural, natural, scenic and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills right in your backyard.  And of course we want you to take the shark 102.3 FM along for the ride.    

    Bounded by I-55 to the west and Highway 14 to the south, the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area,  created by the United States Congress in 2009 represents a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by the dynamic intersection of Appalachian and Delta cultures, an intersection which has produced a powerful concentration of national cultural icons from the King of Rock’n’Roll Elvis Presley, First Lady of Country Music Tammy Wynette, blues legend Howlin’ Wolf, Civil Rights icons Ida B. Wells-Barnett and James Meredith, America’s favorite playwright Tennessee Williams, and Nobel-Laureate William Faulkner. The stories of the Mississippi Hills are many and powerful, from music and literature, to Native American and African American heritage, to the Civil War.  The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area supports the local institutions that preserve and share North Mississippi’s rich history. Begin your discovery of the historic, cultural, natural, scenic, and recreational treasures of the Mississippi Hills by visiting the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area online at mississippihills.org.

     

    Musical Credit to:  Garry Burnside - Guitar; Buddy Grisham - Guitar; Mike King - Drums/Percussion

     

     

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    A Tribute to Rural Baseball - Stories from the Diamond

    A Tribute to Rural Baseball - Stories from the Diamond

    What does it take to craft a winning baseball program in a rural school district? How do you navigate the unique challenges and rewards that come with it? As your host, we're bringing you an in-depth conversation with three highly experienced baseball coaches - Travis Church, Randy Leach, and Buck Workman. They share their journey of building and nurturing successful baseball programs, the struggles they encountered, and the triumphs they cherish.

    From forging strong bonds with players to instilling a robust sense of camaraderie, we explore the intricacies of coaching in rural districts. We discuss the pressures of playing against other league teams, maintaining a competitive spirit, and of course, the mutual respect these coaches share for each other. Building a strong baseball program isn't just about the game; it involves shaping the character of the players, setting high expectations, and teaching them the value of a solid work ethic.

    As we venture further into the conversation, we delve into some personal experiences, such as the challenges of coaching one's own children and the pressures that come with it. We also shed light on the significance of good sportsmanship, the necessity for correct calls on the field, and its impact on players. Join us as we recount cherished memories of successful coaches Randy Leach, Travis Church, Buck Workman and host Ken Carpenter, and their lasting impact on their teams. This episode is an ode to their unwavering dedication, humor, and commitment to their players and fans.

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    Never Saddle a Dead Horse

    Never Saddle a Dead Horse

    WESTERN WISDOM  "Never Saddle a Dead Horse" audio podcast by award-winning western author Stephen Bly. Sponsored by BlyBooks.com Legacy Series. 
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    103: Zen and the Art of Rural Economic Development with Sean Adkins

    103: Zen and the Art of Rural Economic Development with Sean Adkins
    Sean Adkins has over a decade of economic development experience across multiple East Coast states. He currently serves as Town Manager of St. Albans, Vermont, where he uses his econ dev background to help the small town. Adkins shares insights into the differences between robust economic development support in Virginia versus the more isolated, self-reliant approach in Vermont. One of his most surprising projects was leading development of a childcare facility in rural Virginia, despite not having kids himself. The intensive childcare facility regulations and community resistance he encountered shows the breadth of challenges econ dev professionals take on. Adkins stresses public servants genuinely try to serve local needs, though projects often require compromise. He also discusses his favorite book, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, and the life philosophy behind its metaphors. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Sean Adkins.

    Ep.72/ The Pantry Boy

    Ep.72/ The Pantry Boy

    Pantry Boy

    Eavesdrop back into London, England in 1922. Henry was known as a soft spoken and kind kid! He would collect your shoes at night to clean to make your hotel stay more enjoyable. Kindness can kill though.

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    87: Rural Rescue: Small Town Solutions with David Thornell

    87: Rural Rescue: Small Town Solutions with David Thornell
    In this episode, Dane talks with David Thornell, the author of Small Town Solutions: An Economic Development Guide for Small Communities with BIG Dreams (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BTRFRBMG/?tag=econdevshow-20), and founder of Small Town Solutions Consulting (https://smalltownsolutions.org). He retired after 40+ years of service to community and economic development organizations mainly in rural environments, and now provides specialized consulting. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: David Thornell.

    Ep.71/ I Dare You 🃏

    Ep.71/ I Dare You 🃏

    I Dare You 🃏

    EXPLICT

    Eavesdrop into 1935 when a dare playing cards turned deadly. Join this chat which seems more like a game of clue than a real murder. Even the papers reported the murder as a game! 

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    Ep. 70/ Vampiress of Barcelona

    Ep. 70/ Vampiress of Barcelona

    Vampiress of Barcelona 🧛‍♀️

    Sounds like a Halloween story but is more of a Jeffrey Epstein, just set in 1912. 

    This does involve children- 

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