Now You're Talking with Marshall Ramsey

Our guest today grows things, he grows plants, he grows people and he grows ideas. Jeff McManus, Chief Cultivation Officer of the Jeff McManus Group, author and Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi is back with us today to talk about how he’s navigated throughout this Pandemic and his new book, “Tailgate Huddles”.  

For more information on how you can "invest in your team" visit Jeff McManus – Grow Great Teams

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It's the season for giving and what better gift to give than the "Gift of Life" On this episode we talk with Merle Eldridge, Director of Donor Recruitment with MS Blood Services about the importance of giving blood throughout this holiday season and other ways that you can make a difference.

For more information on how you can donate visit: MS Blood | Mississippi Blood Services

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It’s the beginning of November and the beginning of the holiday season. With a worldwide Pandemic, an unusually active hurricane season and so many other disparities, this year could definitely use some cheer. So today our guest is Michelle Hartfield, Director of Public Relations with the Salvation Army. She'll share ways in which you can spread some holiday cheer and make a difference in your communities. 

For more information on how you can help or if you need assistance please visit:

https://salvationarmyalm.org/jackson/

https://salvationarmyalm.org/

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When you think of the city of Jackson, the “hub of technology” is not the first thing that comes to mind, but successful Amazon Engineer and Jackson, MS native Dr. Nashlie Sephus, has plans to change that. Her $25 million dollar Tech-Hub development project is generating a lot of buzz and she’s here with us today to talk about the project and what it will mean for the city of Jackson and the State of Mississippi.  

For more information about Dr. Nashlie Sephus visit: IG @phenomenashlie

For more information about " The Bean Path" visit: https://thebeanpath.org/

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Charles Evers, older brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, was described as an opinionated, outspoken man who wasn't afraid to shake up the status quo.  On Wednesday July 22nd 2020, Charles Evers passed away at 97 yrs old. Today we’re taking a look at his life and his role in helping change politics in the South with guests, Civil Rights Pioneer, Dr. Flonzie Brown Wright, and Dr. Corey Wiggins, Executive Director of the Mississippi State Conference NAACP. 

For more information about the MS Chapter of the NAACP visit http://naacpms.org/

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As districts begin releasing back-to-school plans and students begin to prepare to return to the classroom many teachers, parents and educators throughout MS have concerns. Here today to share his school’s reopening plans is Pearl High School Principal, Chris Chism plus educator's Kristopher McDill and Alice Brezeale talk about their plans on how they are preparing to return to the classroom.  

For more information about Viritual Mississippi LLC, visit: www.virtualmisssissippi.org

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Today on "Now You're Talking" Marshall speaks with Senator Hillman Frazier and Pamela Joiner, Director of the Two MS Museums about their thoughts and reflections on the change of the MS State Flag, the retirement ceremony and the future of Mississippi.

For more information about the Two MS Museums visit https://www.mdah.ms.gov/2MM/

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