Hub City Now: Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson

March 14, 2021

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In this episode of "Hub City Now" host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviewed Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson, noted author, Haywood County native and cultural historian.

Reed, who is continuing Hub City Now's spotlight on Women's History Month, has known Dr. Bond Hopson for years and the two speak about that during this interview. Dr. Bond Hopson will speak about Brownsville's 7th annual Women's History Month program going virtual this year. Eight women will share their stories on Facebook during "Phenomenal Women Speak," Saturday, March 20, 3 p.m., from the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville.

Dr. Bond Hopson, will host and facilitate the panel of local trailblazers and leaders. This is the seventh year for the program led by Bond Hopson, whose books on Haywood County include The Women of Haywood: Their Lives, Our Legacy, Wiggle Tales, Times of Challenge and Controversy, and her latest inspirational book Totally Gracefull.

Dr. Bond Hopson will also talk about how over the past six years more than 50 women who live or work in Haywood County have shared their powerful journeys. Panelists are suggested by their peers, former honorees and other community leaders. This year's theme is "Lessons Taught, Learned and Lived."

Panelists will include Ida Ruth Bradford. Blandie Bond, Martha Lyle Ford, Andrea Bond Johnson, Rev. Gussie White Mask, Anitra Denise Shead, Sandra Silverstein and Rev. Felicia Walker.

Dr. Bond Hopson also spoke about presenting an inspirational, and humorous, look at "Womenfolk: Striving, Challenging and Leading the Way!" This International Women's Day program was presented via Zoom, Monday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. This lecture is a part of the Center's monthly Exhibition Exchange program. You can watch it at the following link: https://fb.watch/4bDv5UZLBP/

For more information about these free programs, call 731-779-9000 or visit www.westtnheritage.com.

Find out more about Dr. Bond Hopson by visiting www.drbondhopson.com. So be sure to tune in Sunday, March 14, 2021, at 6:15 a.m. to JJ 97.7 FM Jammin Jackson, www.radio731.com or tune in to the Radio 731 app and listen to the show live by clicking on the Jammin Jackson 97.7 FM station.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Saffron Lips

February 13, 2022 Uncategorized

In this special episode of Hub City Now, host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviews Saffron Lips, a R&B/soul/jazz duo featuring Stephanie Jae Park (currently Eliza Hamilton on the Philip Tour of Hamilton) and OBC original cast member and dance captain, Voltaire Wade-Greene.

Saffron Lips is a fusion of Park’s vocals and Green’s love of dance. Park’s musical influences include Ella Fitzgerald, Mariah Carey, Sumi Jo and Alicia Keys. Voltaire comes from the concert dance world and exploded onto Broadway in the original cast of “Hamilton,” as the dance captain/swing.

Host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. spoke to the couple about their new album “Fire to My Air”, how they came together to form Saffron Lips, how the pandemic helped them, what it’s like to collaborate with your significant other, how they figure out they wanted to pursue The Arts and much, much more!

Following the interview, you'll hear the couple’s lead-off single “Cincinnati”.

You can pre-order their album Fire to My Air at the following link: https://apple.co/3rn63mk and listen to the amazing samples of the tracks on the album. The album officially releases Valentine’s Day.

You can also show them some love and support on their Instagram pages by following them at https://www.instagram.com/saffronlips/ or @saffronlips, @stephanieslaypark and @tisvoltaire.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Fred McKinnie

September 13, 2024 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Fred McKinnie, Executive Director of Area Relief Ministries (ARM).

Area Relief Ministries is a faith-based non-profit organization that seeks to strengthen the community by alleviating suffering, promoting dignity, and fostering hope with those in need as an ongoing expression of the ministry of Jesus Christ.

McKinnie spoke about what lead him to Area Relief Ministries, his nearly 15-year journey through different positions and departments in the non-profit organization and being appointed executive director of the organization this year.

McKinnie also spoke about the upcoming ARM fundraiser: its annual Salt & Light Banquet Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 5 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, Tennessee.

"Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." is a talk show that features people who are making a difference in the community, organizations that are helping to uplift others and important, everyday topics. The radio show version of "Hub City Now" airs Sundays at 6:15 a.m. on JJ 97.7 FM. (For those not in the area, you can also listen to it online at www.radio731.com).

For more information on McKinnie, Area Relief Ministries and how you can help, donate or to purchase tickets to the banquet, visit www.areareliefministries.org, visit ARM (located at 108 South Church St., Jackson, Tenn., 38301), call (731) 423.9257 or email ARM at info@areareliefministries.org.

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Hub City Now: Greg Hammond

March 6, 2022 Uncategorized

In this episode of Hub City Now, the host interviews Greg Hammond, chief public information officer for the Jackson-Madison County School System.

Hammond spoke about how his journey from sport anchor and reporter for WBBJ, to his 12 years as a broadcasting teacher at his alma mater South Side High School, running for office, running a production company, making a documentary and being chosen for his current position.

Hammond talked about why parents should enroll their children into the Jackson-Madison County School System, the 10 reasons to choose the school system, the workforce development center, E-Sports and the school system's upcoming job fair at the Oman Arena.

The school system, which is Jackson, Tenn.'s second largest employer, is recruiting talent for all departments and positions in preparation for the 2022-2023 school year. Join the school system Tuesday, March 22, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oman Arena, located at 179 Lane Ave., in Jackson, Tenn., for the JMCSS Career Fair. JMCSS has employment opportunities for teachers, skilled maintenance, bus drivers, food service and more. You can earn competitive pay and enjoy a flexible schedule in one of West Tennessee's most affordable communities. For more information or to begin the application process, log on to jmcss.org and click on Join Our Team.

If you have any questions or comments for the school system, email comments@jmcss.org.

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