Heard It On The Shark
by Melinda Marsalis
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
Episodes
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Heard It On The Shark - TVA Energy Right
Join in this week as Ashley England gives an electrifying phone interview this week. Come learn all about TVA Energy Right with The Shark 102.3 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…
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Heard It On The Shark - Spirit of the Holiday
Join in this week as we get the latest news about upcoming local events from Elizabeth Bain and Angie Tidwell. They tell us all the details about the Spirit of Ripley and Holiday Open House. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills...
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Heard It On The Shark - Charlise Latour
https://www.iwantmoresuccess.com Accelerate Your Success 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...
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Heard It On The Shark - Dale Michael
Join in this week as Melinda speaks with Dale Michael about his rocking for results band. 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…
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Heard It On The Shark - Ann Holmes
Join in this week as Ann Holmes tells us all about Tippah Career and Technology Center. 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…
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Frank Hines Hopewell St Jude Benefit Ride
Friday October 2, 2026 (Gate opens at noon) 5 - 6:30 p.m. - 2 Ring Circus 7 - 10 p.m. - Holy Smokes Duo Saturday October 3, 2026 (Gate opens at 7 a.m.) 8 a.m. - 1st Ride Goes Out 9 a.m. - 2nd Ride Goes Out 10 a.m. - 3rd Ride Goes Out Noonish - Lunch 1 p.m. - Live Auction Begins (Mexican Horse…
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Jerry Allhands is Hiking for a Cause
In this episode, Jerry Allhands talks about Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Hotline 988. Jerry will soon be hiking to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention particularly with Military Veterans. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor,...
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Heard It On The Shark - Charlise Latour - Dancing with the King
Join us this week as our guest, Charlise Latour, fills us in on all the details for Dancing with the King. 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...
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Heard It On The Shark - Emily Morrison - Ripley Library
Join us this week as Emily Morrison stops by to encourage as many people as possible to get a library card. She tells about several things they offer that could not only give you a sense of community, but maybe even save you some money. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda...
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Heard It On The Shark - Jimmy Benefield - Veterans Services
Join us this week as our guest, Jimmy Benefield, fills us in on all the veterans services available. If you, a loved one, or a friend is a veteran tune in to find out what's available right here in Tippah County. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show...
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Heard It On The Shark - Jimmy Benefield - Veteran Services
Join in this week to hear from Jimmy Benefield as he details services available for our veterans. 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...
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Heard It On The Shark - Phil & Jimmy Elections
Join in this week as our guests, Phillip Koon and Jimmy Benefield, give you all he details about the upcoming elections. 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…
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Heard It On The Shark - Hannah Hopper - The Fandom Funny Farm
Join us this week as Melinda interviews Hannah Hopper. Hannah tells us all about her cleverly named Fandom Funny Farm. She also gives great advice for animal lovers on different animals and their needs. To find The Fandom Funny Farm on Facebook follow the link:...
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Adam May TVA Grants
This week Adam May joins Melinda to discuss TVA Grants for Teachers. 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…
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Russ Vitt & Lazy H Ranch's Dog Shelter
Listen in this week as Russ Vitt joins Melinda for a chat about Lazy H Dog Shelter. 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…
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Keshun Morgan - Dancing With the Stars
Tune in this week to hear the inside details of Dancing with the Stars for North Mississippi. Regular people dance with professional dancers for a great fundraising opportunity. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National...
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Julia McDowell - Pontotoc Farmer's Market
Join in this week to hear all about the Pontotoc Farmer's Market from our guest this week, Julia McDowell. 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...
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Tameka Luster - Summer Health Roundup
https://prvoinc.org/ Proof in Income Birth Certificate Shot Records July 23, 2026 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...
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Keep Cool In The Heat - TVA Energyright's Ashley England
Find out more about TVA EnergyRight's offers, freebies, suggestions, and rebates. 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...
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Heard It On The Shark - Janet Jones
Listen this week as Janet Jones tells us all about the Ashland Farmer's Market. Letting us know they sell more than just vegetables. Listen in and make plans to stop in to see the Ashland Farmer's Market in action. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show...
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Heard It On The Shark - Jeff Pipkin: Fire on the Mountain
Join in this week for all the details on the town of Blue Mountain's Fire on the Mountain Celebration. 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...
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Heard It On The Shark - Evan Peacock: Return to Elkins Creek
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...
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Nursing Series - Madison Sweat - Blue Mountain Christian University
Melinda wraps up this six part nursing series with nursing STUDENT Madison Sweat. Madison will soon graduate from Blue Mountain Christian University's accelerated nursing program. Tune in to find out if this is the program for you! Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda...
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Nursing Series - Dan Shappley - Tippah County Hospital
In this episode, Melinda sits down with Tippah County Hospital's director of emergency services, Dan Shappley. 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…
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Nursing Series - Marcia Garrett - North MS Primary Health Care
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...
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Nursing Series - Fiona Howell - Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville
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...
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Nursing Series - Bailey McNeese - Family Care Clinic of Ripley
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...
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Nursing Series - Dana Murphy - Magnolia Regional Health Center
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...
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Career Coach Series Part 4 - Joyce Graddy
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...
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Career Coach Series Part 3 - Rebecca Lewis
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...
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Career Coach Series Part 2 - Dorenda Gentry
In this episodes, Melinda chats with Dorenda Gentry from West Union High School. Dorenda is a career coach from Three Rivers Planning and Development. 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...
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Career Coach Series Part 1 - April Pounders
Every Tuesday, during the month of April, Melinda will speak to a local High School Career Coach. In this week's episode she talks with Three Rivers Planning and Development Career Coach, April Pounders, about her time with students at Thrasher High School. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with...
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Steve Bass: Hee Haw at The Stage On Main
In this episode of Heard It On The Shark, producer Steve Bass talks about his upcoming production of Hee Haw at The Stage On Main in Ripley, Mississippi. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ON…
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Tippah County NAACP President James Storey
Host Melinda Marsalis chats with Tippah County NAACP President James Storey. 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...
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Tippah County EMA Assistant Director Summer Gibens
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Tippah County EMA Assistant Director Summer Gibens about how the response was organized during the Ice Storms and the unsung heroes of Tippah County -- our volunteer fire departments. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show...
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Tippah County Emergency Management Director Tom Lindsey
Host Melinda Marsalis speaks with Tippah County Emergency Management Coordinator Tom Lindsey about recovery efforts from the ice storm and more. 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…
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Garden Tips
Host and Organic Gardener Melinda Marsalis talks with Station Sales Associate & Gardener Haley Hurt about how they are prepping and planning for spring and the garden to come. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National…
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Tippah County Veterans Services Officer Jimmy Benefield
Tippah County Veterans Services Officer Jimmy Benefield talks with Host Melinda Marsalis about the local veterans' in the area who needs to come by the Veterans Services' Office because there are benefits out there that they are entitled to apply for due to their military service. Welcome to…
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Primary Elections With Phil Koon and Randle Hall
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Tippah County Circuit Clerk Phil Koon and Chairman of the Election Commission Board Randle Hall about the upcoming primary election. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area....
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Peyton Williams and the Lions Band
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Peyton Williams about earning his spot in the Lions Band. 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…
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Tippah County Supervisor John Griffin
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with newly elected Tippah County District 2 Supervisor John Griffin. 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…
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South Tippah Superintendent Tony Elliot
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with South Tippah School District Superintendent Tony Elliot about being "A" rated, the graduation rate, and the Tippah Career and Technology Center. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National...
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Grammy Winning Musician And Producer Don Was
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Grammy winning musician, producer, and composer Don Was about his illustrious career and his upcoming show at The Princess Theater in Decatur, Alabama. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills…
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TVA Energy Right With Ashley England - Part 2
TVA Energy Right's Ashley England continues her discussion with Host Melinda Marsalis about the best way to heat your homes to be safe and energy efficient. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT…
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NYE at Home with Will Vance
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Jefferson St. Tap Room's Will Vance about New Years Eve and how to celebrate at home while keeping the magic of New Years. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area. HEARD IT ON...
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Naughty Or Nice? - Melinda catches up with Santa
Host Melinda Marsalis catches up with Santa Claus before Christmas Eve and his big journey. Have you been Naughty or Nice this year? 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...
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Winter Wellness With Rosemary Reed
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with nurse Rosemary Reed about how to get your mind and body ready for winter. 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...
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Winterize Your Vehicle With Steve Morrison
Host Melinda Marsalis talks to local business owner Steve Morrison about what to do to ensure your vehicle is ready for winter weather. 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…
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TVA Energy Right with Ashley England
Host Melinda Marsalis speaks with Ashley England from TVA about what we can do to keep our homes warmer and our electricity bills lower this winter. 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...
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Christmas Giving with Together For Tippah's Diane Holman
Host Melinda Marsalis talks with Diane Holman about the amazing work that she and her team do every Christmas at Together For Tippah sponsoring children and families across Tippah County. Welcome to HEARD IT ON THE SHARK with your show host Melinda Marsalis and show sponsor, Mississippi Hills...
About this show
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
Hosted by
Melinda Marsalis