HUB CITY NOW: Interview with Mary Ross and Jackie Utley

October 27, 2021

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Jackie Utley and Mary Ross about the upcoming Veterans Day 2021 events in Jackson, Tenn.

The 9th Annual “Celebrating Our Veterans” Program will be held Friday, November 5th, 2021, at Highland Park Church, 1102 Campbell Street, Jackson, Tenn., beginning at 6:30 pm. Keynote Speaker will be Major General Tommy Baker, recently appointed Commissioner of Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. "Faces of Our Veterans" photos taken of veterans will be on display, and the free 8x10 color photos of each veteran photographed in August and September will be available to be picked up. The event is free to attendees. Masks and social distancing will be followed. Utley, who is chair of the event ask that the community comes out to show its appreciation to the veterans for the sacrifices they made for our country.

The 7th annual Downtown Veterans Day Parade will be held in downtown Jackson beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 6th, 2021. A Black Hawk helicopter will land at the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 9 or 9:30 a.m. Parade line up will be at the center. Parade Marshall will be Colonel Jim Harding. Churches throughout Jackson and West Tennessee are invited to ring their bells to acknowledge the veterans. Anyone wishing to ride, march, or walk in the parade is urged to pre-register by phoning (423) 341-3330. Military veterans from all eras are encouraged to participate. The Veterans Committee can arrange transportation with advance notice. There is no entry fee for the parade participants. There will be a prize, provided by Doubletree Hotel, for the best decorated veteran’s vehicle. Ross is serving as chair of this event.

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HUB CITY NOW: Interview with Mary Ross and Jackie Utley

Hub City Now: Greg Hammond (Part 2)

March 13, 2022 Uncategorized

In this episode of Hub City Now, the host continues his interview with 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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Hub City Now Interview with Margaret Taylor

August 25, 2023 Uncategorized

In this episode of Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr., the host interviews Margaret Taylor, executive director of A Step Ahead West Tennessee.

Taylor spoke about the history of the non-profit organization, how it operates and its goals, community outreach and more.

Taylor also spoke about the organization's fundraiser, the Vintage Ball, which will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the The Barn at Snider Farms, located at 1998 Denmark Jackson Road, in Denmark, Tenn. This is an event for women to come together and wear vintage attire.

The event will feature a silent auction, door prizes and hors d'oeuvres. RSVP by calling (731) 695-9966 or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/vintage-ball-tickets-376830629557. Tickets are $50 and sponsorships are available.

A Step Ahead West Tennessee aims to prevent teen and unintended pregnancies by providing FREE long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), the most effective reversible methods of birth control, to women in West Tennessee.

Learn more at www.asafwesttn.org.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Jennifer Shackleford and Olivia Tate

October 10, 2021 Uncategorized

In this episode of Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr, the host interviewed Jennifer Shackleford and Olivia Tate.

Shackleford and Tate spoke about Hairspray: A Broadway Musical, which will be featured at The Ned from October 21 through October 23. The musical will be directed by Shackleford and choreographed by Tate.

About the musical: "The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do!"

Tune in to hear Shackleford and Tate speak about rehearsals for the musicals, the talented actors and what they hope theater-goers learn and take with them after seeing the musical.

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