In this episode of Hub City Now, the host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. speaks with Darin Hollingsworth about the Jackson Out of the Darkness Walk, which will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022, at North Park, in Jackson, Tennessee, at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Leashed animals are welcomed.

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.," the host spoke with Amanda Barlow Leitch, West Tennessee Regional Director for Alzheimer’s Tennessee, and Cassie Duggin, of Brookdale Jackson Oaks and serves as a co-chair for the first Walk to Make Alzheimer's a Memory in Jackson Walk. The walk will take place Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Jackson's AMP at the Market, located at 91 New Market Street.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee is hosting regional walks across the state which serve as the signature FUNdraisers to support research initiatives and the families it serves.

One of those walks will be hosted in West Tennessee, in Jackson, Tenn. Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Jackson’s AMP at the Market, 91 New Market Street, Jackson, Tenn.

A portion of walk proceeds are dedicated to the Alzheimer’s Tennessee research fund, currently supporting research locally at the University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Barlow Leitch spoke about Alzheimer's Tennessee, its mission, what it does, and the upcoming walk. Duggin spoke about why it was important for her to be a part of the event and why she supports Alzheimer's Tennessee.

The mission of Alzheimer's Tennessee is "to serve those facing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, to promote brain health through education, and to champion global research, prevention and treatment efforts.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. provides family support, offers community and professional education, advocates for the needs and rights of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as research for its prevention, cure, and treatment.

Families receive assistance through such programs as the agency’s locally-staffed Helpline, consultations on care for persons with the disease, adult day care in Knox County, more than 42 support groups, help with local resources and referrals, financial assistance, in-service training opportunities for staff at area facilities, advocacy aimed at enhancements in law and policy, an annual research symposium for physicians and healthcare professionals, and educational materials and programs such as caregiver training workshops for families and professionals featuring local specialists and nationally-renowned experts.

Alzheimer's Tennessee is well-known for supporting programs and research through regional Walks across the state."

For more information about the walk or to register, visit https://www.radio731.com/event/alzheimers-tennessee-walk-to-make-alzheimers-a-memory-jackson-tenn-walk/.

For more about Alzheimer's Tennessee, visit www.alztennessee.org.

In this episode of Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr., the host interviewed Mulata Moba of Motema Ministries.

Moba spoke about the 13th Annual Taste of the Congo fundraiser, which will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023. The event will be held at West Jackson Baptist Church, located at 580 Oil Well Road in Jackson, Tennessee. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for adults in advance, $35 at the door, $15 for ages 11-17 and free for children 10 and under. Tables reservations are $240 (8 seats).

Come enjoy the tastes and sounds of the Congo with a night of Congolese cuisine, music and fashion to benefit Motema Ministries’ work in the Congo.

Mottema Ministries is “a community of Christians wishing to share the Gospel through empowerment and education with good works and deeds in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Motema means “heart” in Lingala, one of the primary languages spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This simple word represents what drives this organization—a heart for God and a heart for people. In all we do, we at Motema Ministries try to use our hearts to serve people in the Congo.”

The non-profit organization teaches women and men in the Congo to sew and equips them with the skills and tools to become entrepreneurs.

According to the organization, “The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the largest countries in Africa. It is home to over 75 million people and more than 200 different ethnic groups. Yet, despite its size and diversity, Congo is one of the world’s most poor and broken countries. Years of war and a crumbling economy have ravaged the country, meaning that the average Congolese person must struggle to make a living. Motema seeks to step into these difficult circumstances and provide opportunities to help young entrepreneurs, families, and children. Currently, we operate a vocational sewing school in Masina, a district of Kinshasa, the nation’s capital.”

“At the school, people from the community take part in a multiple-month sewing course, learning how to sew from scratch, free of charge. In a country like Congo where trips to the tailor are a common occurrence, learning this critical vocational skill can provide a source of income and help in finding a job. In some cases, the training has provided young entrepreneurs the impetus needed to begin producing and selling their own products. Students are also mentored by Motema’s staff in Congo and learn about what it means to follow Christ.”

For more information, visit www.motemaministries.org