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Podcast No. 63: Gail Gustafson & Melanie Luckey of The Dream Center
Podcast No. 63: Gail Gustafson & Melanie Luckey of The Dream Center

From its beginning as a tornado shelter in 2003, The Dream Center has helped those in need in Jackson from disaster relief to transitional ministry for women and children. Check out Kevin Adelsberger's interview with Executive Director Gail Gustafson and Treasurer of the Board Melanie Luckey to hear about the center's history, goals, and vision for the future.

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Podcast No. 43: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 1
Podcast No. 43: Bruce Blanding of Jackson State Community College, Part 1

Bruce Blanding is the President of Jackson State Community College, but he started his education career teaching in prison. Learn more about Bruce Blanding and Jackson State Community College in this two-part podcast with Kevin Adelsberger.

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