Now You're Talking with Marshall Ramsey

On today's episode of Now You're Talking, we sit sown with Melissa Wade, Director of External Relations with The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs and Retired Colonel Becky Jenner with the MS Army National Guard to discuss the role of women in the military and the 2021 Military Woman’s Summit.

For more information about the 2021 Military Woman’s Summit and The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs, contact Caroline Kennard at 601-576-4841 or visit Mississippi VA (ms.gov)

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March is National Women’s History Month so today we’re continuing our look at phenomenal Mississippi women. CEO and founder of Shower Power MS, Teresa Renkenberger and Operations Manager, Mary Ann Kirby.  Listen as they share the story of how their mission grew to create a shower of blessings for Jackson’s homeless population. 

For more information about Shower Power MS and how you can help, visit: https://showerpower.ms

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March is National Woman’s History Month so all month long we’ll feature phenomenal Mississippi woman who are making a difference. This week, we’re sitting down and talking with multi-talented singer/songwriter, author and Mississippi native Jenny Simmons about her new children’s book, I Can Say No.  Listen as she shares her story and gives tips on how you can harness the power of saying No!

For more information about Jenny Simmons and how to receive a copy of her book, I Can Say No, visit: I Can Say No - NCYI - National Center for Youth Issues

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On today's episode, Marshall talks with Will Crossley, President of Piney Woods Country Life School. Listen as he talks about his personal journey and the past, present and future of the historic institution whose sole purpose is to educate the heads, hands, and hearts of students.  

For more information about how you can help Piney Woods School students and to make a gift online visit:  https://pineywoods.networkforgood.com.

For more information on how to apply, visit: www.pineywoods.org



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Today we’re sitting down with Derick Wright, founder and CEO of Jackson-based nonprofit Wright's Foundation for Better Communities, and artist Presley Lane of Presley Lane Studios. Listen as they share their stories and how they give back to their community.

For more information about Wright's Foundation for Better Communities visit (20+) WFBC | Facebook

For more information about Presley Lane Arts visit (20+) Presley Lane Arts | Facebook

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Today Marshall Ramsey sits down with Dr. Robert Luckett, Associate Professor of the Department of History at Jackson State University and the Director of the Margaret Walker Center. Listen as they discuss everything from the affects of the Pandemic, Margaret Walker, her legacy and what's next for The Margaret Walker Center and more..

For more details about the Margaret Walker Center visit www.jsums.edu/margaretwalkercenter/

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In years to come we’ll think of 2020 as “the year of the pandemic,” the year that shifted our comfort zones in more ways than we could ever imagine and the year we were ALL a part of what will one day be told in history. So today, we’re reflecting on what we learned from 2020 and what what's next in 2021 with guests, restaurateurs, Robert St. John and Jeff Good and award-winning investigative reporter and journalist, Jerry Mitchell.  

For more information about the information on this episode visit:

Mangia Bene Restaurant Management Group Inc. - Home - Jackson, Mississippi - Menu, Prices, Restaurant Reviews | Facebook

Robert St. John

Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting (mississippicir.org)

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There are 35.6 million people living with dementia worldwide and those numbers are expected to double by 2030 and triple by 2050. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month so today we’re sitting down with Melissa Robinson, Major Gifts Officer for The MIND Center, to discuss the great work they’re doing to help find a cure for this devastating disease. 

For more information about The MIND Center visit https://www.umc.edu/mindcenter/MIND-CENTER-Home-page.html

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During this worldwide pandemic people from all walks of life have been impacted, but for the live music industry and creative community the pandemic is proving to be the most devastating challenge they ever had to face. Joining us today to discuss these issues and his new single "Float" is singer/songwriter and harmonica player, Scott Albert Johnson.

For more information about Scott Albert Johnson visit https://scottalbertjohnson.com

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