Welcome to Hardwired 662, the ultimate visual network for North Mississippi community growth, business, and sports.
Hosted by a 10-year local sports media veteran and a 10-year real estate insider, Hardwired 662 is completely plugged into the economic and athletic pulse of our region. We cross city lines to bring you deep-dive coverage from the heart of Tupelo to every surrounding community in the area code.
We bring you face-to-face with business owners, market leaders, and hometown sports heroes who are actively building our community from the ground up.
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Mooreville's 10th State Championship: A Baseball Dynasty Built Over Decades
Mooreville has won a Mississippi High School baseball championship in every decade since the 1970s, including the Class 4A championship in May. The baseball culture here has a different feel. Players from the 2017 championship team were mentoring the 2026 team last season. Fans literally stand in the bullpen to watch games. The community is part of the teams. I sat down with Mooreville baseball coach Derek Thompson to talk about what baseball means in Mooreville, Miss.Episode sponsored by TM Realtors. For more than 50 years, TM agents have delivered the best service in North Mississippi. Click here and let North Mississippi's best agents guide you in selling your home or locating your dream home. https://tmhomes.com/Episode sponsored by Cole Morse at Gum Tree Homes in Tupelo. Click here to prequalify and go see the amazing homes Cole can get you in. https://gumtreehomestupelo.com/prequalify?salespersonId=e5dfab39-f5de-40e1-8dcd-28572f9cc9d8Episode sponsored by Phil Hankins with Impact Mortgage Southeast. Phil is your first stop when purchasing a home. Impact works with multiple lenders to get you the best rate for your purchase. https://www.facebook.com/Closewithphillip/Episode sponsored by Becky Gentry with Alfa Insurance. For the best options in insurance, call Becky at her office at 662.840.6899 or cell at 662.891.7991.
20 Jul 2026
Gatorade POY Lynley McCarley Locked Down Four Championships for Saltillo
Lynley McCarley doesn’t know what it’s like to not win a soccer state championship in high school.McCarley and the Tigers were beyond dominant, winning four straight Class 6A soccer championships.She graduated and headed straight to Arkansas State to begin her college career.Episode sponsored by TM Realtors. For more than 50 years, TM agents have delivered the best service in North Mississippi. Click here and let North Mississippi's best agents guide you in selling your home or locating your dream home. https://tmhomes.com/Episode sponsored by Cole Morse at Gum Tree Homes in Tupelo. Click here to prequalify and go see the amazing homes Cole can get you in. https://gumtreehomestupelo.com/prequalify?salespersonId=e5dfab39-f5de-40e1-8dcd-28572f9cc9d8Episode sponsored by Phil Hankins with Impact Mortgage Southeast. Phil is your first stop when purchasing a home. Impact works with multiple lenders to get you the best rate for your purchase. https://www.facebook.com/Closewithphillip/Episode sponsored by Becky Gentry with Alfa Insurance. For the best options in insurance, call Becky at her office at 662.840.6899 or cell at 662.891.7991.
20 Jul 2026
The Inspirational Force Behind 7 Days for the Troops
Scott Burns had a vision to supports America’s military. That vision is still going strong 20 years later. His personal story behind 7 Days for the Troops is beyond inspirational. Burns has had both legs amputated, but is still outrunning most people.To donate, click this link - https://7daysforthetroops.networkforgood.com/projects/151603-standing-for-those-who-stood-for-usEpisode sponsored by TM Realtors. For more than 50 years, TM agents have delivered the best service in North Mississippi. Click here and let North Mississippi's best agents guide you in selling your home or locating your dream home. https://tmhomes.com/Episode sponsored by Cole Morse at Gum Tree Homes in Tupelo. Click here to prequalify and go see the amazing homes Cole can get you in. https://gumtreehomestupelo.com/prequalify?salespersonId=e5dfab39-f5de-40e1-8dcd-28572f9cc9d8Episode sponsored by Phil Hankins with Impact Mortgage Southeast. Phil is your first stop when purchasing a home. Impact works with multiple lenders to get you the best rate for your purchase. https://www.facebook.com/Closewithphillip/Episode sponsored by Becky Gentry with Alfa Insurance. For the best options in insurance, call Becky at her office at 662.840.6899 or cell at 662.891.7991.
16 Jun 2026
Saltillo Football Rebuild: Coach Discusses the Road Back
Saltillo football hasn’t had a winning season in more than a decade, but a new era is beginning.In this episode, we sit down with Saltillo’s new head football coach, Case Ingram, to discuss his vision for the program, the challenges ahead, and what it will take to build a winning culture. We talk about leadership, accountability, developing young men, and how his faith influences the way he coaches and leads.Can Saltillo turn things around? Hear directly from the coach about his plans for the future, his expectations for the team, and why he believes the best days of Saltillo football are still ahead.
15 Jun 2026
Inside East Union’s Softball Dynasty & The Unbreakable Community Behind It
What does it take to build a championship dynasty? In this episode, we dive into the incredible run of the East Union Urchins softball team as they secure their fourth consecutive MHSAA Class 2A state championship. We sit down with head coach Josh Blythe and outgoing senior Ali Cooper to discuss the hard work behind their dominance and what makes the East Union community so special.Episode sponsored by Cole Morse at Gum Tree Homes in Tupelo. Click here to prequalify and go see the amazing homes Cole can get you in. https://gumtreehomestupelo.com/prequalify?salespersonId=e5dfab39-f5de-40e1-8dcd-28572f9cc9d8
6 Jun 2026
The Secret Behind 11 State Championships: Booneville Coach Michael Smith
In Episode 3 of the podcast, I sit down with Michael Smith, who has lead Booneville to a Mississippi record 11 state basketball championships.Smith has always made sure to shine the spotlight on his players, assistant coaches, and community rather than himself. In this conversation, we discuss the culture behind sustained success, what it takes to build a winning program year after year, the importance of leadership, and the lessons that extend far beyond the game.Episode sponsored by Cole Morse at Gum Tree Homes in Tupelo. Click here to prequalify and go see the amazing homes Cole can get you in. https://gumtreehomestupelo.com/prequalify?salespersonId=e5dfab39-f5de-40e1-8dcd-28572f9cc9d8
30 May 2026
Championship Goals: Cliff Little’s clear vision for bringing a state title to Tupelo High
Cliff Little won six state championships at Class 1A Biggersville. He is now the new head boys basketball coach at 7A Tupelo High, Mississippi’s largest school.We sat down to talk about his palpable excitement and the road that led him here.
Saltillo High has won three state baseball championships in the last six years, the last two back-to-back in Class 6A. Coach Eric Reynolds, a 1998 Saltillo grad who played for a title his senior year, has seen the rise of a program that other teams are now trying to emulate.
In this deep-dive interview, Reynolds talks about the program, the support and growth of the school and the city, his professional baseball path, and what his family means to their success.
Episode sponsored by Cole Morse at Gum Tree Homes in Tupelo. Click here to prequalify and go see the amazing homes Cole can get you in. https://gumtreehomestupelo.com/prequalify?salespersonId=e5dfab39-f5de-40e1-8dcd-28572f9cc9d8 (https://gumtreehomestupelo.com/prequalify?salespersonId=e5dfab39-f5de-40e1-8dcd-28572f9cc9d8)
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