The FFA Bull Bash at Pine Grove High!

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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 talks with Kylee Jones FFA President at Pine Grove High School, and Byron Lopez, FFA Officer Coordinator. They discuss the programs and benefits of FFA as well as their upcoming Bull Bash Rodeo fundraiser . This year is the 4th Annual Bull Bash Rodeo and Buck Wild is presenting the rodeo. In addition to the rodeo, the Bull Bash will have live music by Cody Riddle and games for the kids. The Bull Bash will be at the Tippah County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 25th at 6 p.m. in the indoor arena. Admission is $12. Children 5 years and younger get in free. Gates open at 5 p.m. All proceeds go to straight to the Pine Grove FFA Chapter.

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

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