Dr. Angela Dortch / CDL Truck Driving

In this episode of the Bank First Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby spotlights what’s happening now at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Registrar Dr. Angela Dortch shares details on Fall 2025 graduation, including multiple commencement ceremonies and the School of Health Sciences pinning, plus what students need to know about priority registration for the Spring 2026 semester. Listeners hear how to complete FAFSA, connect with advisors, submit documents, and get enrolled at Northwest’s campuses across North Mississippi.In the second segment, Kelsey Baker, Director of Career Technical Education and Counseling, highlights the Commercial Truck Driving program offered in Olive Branch and at The Concourse in Batesville. She explains the CDL Class A permit requirement, the 16-week hands-on training model with simulators and behind-the-wheel experience, key paperwork deadlines (Dec. 15), and the January 12 start date. Kelsey also previews expanding workforce programs like Commercial Electrical and the new Construction Management Technology degree launching Fall 2026. The episode wraps with a full Rangers athletics update—including Northwest Football’s NJCAA playoff run, new Sports Hall of Fame inductees, Coach Will Lummis’ national rodeo success, and the latest from Northwest women’s and men’s basketball—plus a rundown of upcoming shows at the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts, from Elf and The Music Man to Blue Man Group, Larry the Cable Guy, Riverdance 30, and The Bacon Brothers. Learn more or apply: northwestms.edu Tickets & gift certificates: heindlcenter.orgAthletics & scores: nwccrangers.comSEO terms:Northwest Mississippi Community College, Bank First Ranger Hour podcast, Northwest graduation 2025, Fall 2025 commencement Northwest, Northwest nursing pinning ceremony, Spring 2026 registration Northwest, Northwest FAFSA help, Northwest Mississippi Commercial Truck Driving program, CDL training Olive Branch MS, CDL training Batesville MS, Panola Concourse truck driving, Northwest career technical education, NWCC Commercial Electrical program, NWCC Construction Management Technology, Heindl Center upcoming shows, Blue Man Group Senatobia, Larry the Cable Guy Senatobia, Riverdance 30 Mississippi, Northwest Rangers football playoffs, Northwest Sports Hall of Fame, Northwest women’s basketball, Northwest men’s basketball, NWCC rodeo coach Will Lummis.