Danny Gokey / Fall Athletics Preview

This week on the Bank First Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby welcomes Dr. Blake Bostick, director of the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts at Northwest Mississippi Community College, for a look at an exciting lineup of live entertainment coming to Senatobia. Bostick previews contemporary Christian music star and American Idol finalist Danny Gokey, who brings his powerful vocals and message of faith, hope and perseverance to the Heindl Center on August 21. The conversation explores Gokey’s remarkable journey from personal tragedy to becoming one of Christian music’s most recognized artists, including his hit songs “Tell Your Heart to Beat Again” and “Jesus Over Everything.” Bostick also looks ahead to the Heindl Center’s September schedule, featuring legendary Motown group The Four Topson September 9 and country hitmakers Lonestar on September 25, continuing the Heindl Center’s growing reputation as a premier destination for live entertainment in North Mississippi.

Caleb Burggraaf, Sports Information Director for Northwest Mississippi Community College, joins the second half of the Ranger Hour for a comprehensive preview of Northwest Rangers athletics as the 2026 fall sports season gets underway. Burggraaf breaks down the back-to-back national champion and preseason No. 1 Northwest women’s soccer team, the beginning of the Wyndham Watley era for Ranger men’s soccer, and a talented Northwest volleyball roster with its sights set on postseason success. He also previews Northwest football as the Rangers prepare for another run at the MACCC and national levels under head coach Benji Parker, including a challenging schedule loaded with nationally ranked Mississippi opponents and a roster featuring a mix of returning experience and talented transfers. The conversation also touches on Northwest men’s and women’s golf, upcoming home events at the Ranger Soccer Complex, and Ranger TV, where fans can follow Northwest athletics throughout the season.

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