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In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." the host interviewed Dr. Mechelle Moragne, president of The Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter of the Links Incorporated, and The Links member Mrs. Latarsha Hanna-Huff. The Links Incorporated Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter will present the International Fashion Show at the Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, Saturday, May 4. The Ned is located at 314 East Main Street, Jackson, Tennessee, 38301. This vibrant event will showcase creativity and style from talented designers across Africa! Tickets are availablehere. Get ready to witness the hottest runway looks from African designers at this International Fashion Show! This show will feature stunning runway looks, cultural influences, and cutting-edge designs. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the beauty and diversity of African fashion. The mission of The Links Incorporated is "Friends transfomring communitites through service" and its vision is to "Enrich communities and improve the quality of life for people of African descent through friendship and service." According to Linksinc.org, "On November 9, 1946, Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott, two young Philadelphia visionaries, co-founded The Links, Incorporated. They invited seven of their friends to join them in organizing a new type of inter-city club. The two women envisioned an organization that would respond to the needs and aspirations of Black women in ways that existing clubs did not. It was their intent that the club would have a threefold aim — civic, educational, and cultural."

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host speaks to rapper ReUp Ty, who uses inspired and soulful lyrics along with energetic and rhythmic pop beats to highlight and speak about the things he has seen, witnessed and livedin his life. Chicago-based rapper Tyshawn Smith also known as ReUp Ty has had a long, enduring journey with music. It is the continuous message of hope that ReUp Ty has expounded that has solidfied him as an eccentric, unbeatable new addition to the musical scene. Since ReUp Ty has gone through many difficult phases in life which included deaths of loved ones, drugs, and violence, he has a wide level of expertise in dealing with all sorts of issues, allowing him to serve and shine as a brilliant ray of hope in a sea of darkness. Check out his artist’s music pages to get a taste of hard-hitting and melodious music that pushes you to realize your wildest dreams! Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/reup.ty Instagram:https://instagram.com/reup_ty?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Twitter:https://twitter.com/reup_ty?s=21&t=gJxnXovcnv6AW0AurX_Cbg YouTube:https://youtube.com/@reupty6286 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/7eaffIOO2bb3sgzJlpbcMp SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/reupty

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.," the host spoke with Julie Wigger, founder and creative director of the Hub City Picklers. Wigger spoke about the upcoming Hub City Spring Showdown Pickleball Tournament hosted by Hub City Picklers and presented by Knott’s Fine Foods. The tournament will be held Friday, April 26, through Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Conger Park in Jackson, Tennessee, and offers singles, doubles, and mixed doubles competitions. From seasoned players to newcomers, the tournament is open to anyone and with 18 additional courts due to open in the spring, organizers are anticipating record participation, which could top at more than 300 players. "We are really grateful to Knott’s Fine Foods for their generous sponsorship and dedication to making this event a success,” said Julie Wigger, founder and creative director of the Hub City Picklers. Registration is now open, early registration deadline was April 1. Participants can register online https://tinyurl.com/47nymezw All events are $65 with early-bird pricing, $75 regular registration (now through April 22), except 5.0 events. There will be an additional $15 per event fee. With a $7,000 purse up for grabs and medal rounds featuring gold, silver, and bronze honors, the competition promises to be fierce and rewarding. The action-packed weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26th, with singles matches for both men and women. Doubles competitions follow on Saturday, April 27th, and the tournament concludes on Sunday, April 28th, with mixed doubles play. Detailed scheduling information will be provided closer to the event dates. Food: Friday- Woodstock Bakery-lunchboxes with sandwiches, chips and cupcakes. Saturday- Knott’s Foods. They will be grilling and have dips and pimento cheeses for us to try. Have a taste of their “fried pickle dip” Sunday-Old Country Store. They are delivering 200 breakfast sandwiches. There will be snacks and water available and all food offered is complimentary. WATER STATION-We are thrilled to have Denise and Johnathon Chung of Guiding Star Insurance as our sponsors for the HYDRATION STATION. Please come see them for insurance quotes and needs and to also stay hydrated before, during and after your play. They will have ice, plain water, infused water and multiple fruits to nibble on during the tournament. They will be there all 3 days! Premier sponsor Knott’s Fine Foods will have a booth set up to celebrate this year’s tournament offering concessions that will include the latest creation,…

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Andy Cole, Pro Bono Coordinator at West Tennessee Legal Services. Cole spoke about how he joined with WTLS, expungements and the upcoming April 19 expungement clinic for charges in Madison County, Tennessee. This clinic will allow qualifying individuals to have their criminal record erased. People may be eligible for expungement in Tennessee if they had charges against them dismissed, a “no true bill” was returned by a grand jury, they were arrested and released without being charged, they went to trial, which resulted in a not guilty verdict, or the case resulted in a nolle prosequi (prosecution will not be pursued). Additionally, some misdemeanor and felony convictions may be eligible for an expungement. “Many times, people make mistakes in their lives that stay on their record forever, we want to help people who are eligible for an expungement get these charges erased from their record,” Cole said. “This is a great opportunity for people to be able to move on from their past.” This clinic is only for people who have charges in Madison County General Sessions or Circuit Courts. Pre-registration is required. Registration is open and ends April 5, 2024. The TN Justice Bus will on-site to support this event. Anyone interested in registering for the clinic can call WTLS at 731-423-0616 or visit wtls.org to complete an online application. Anyone interested in registering for the clinic can call WTLS at 731-423-0616. West Tennessee Legal Services, a nonprofit law firm, offers free civil legal representation and educational programs to help people in 17 West Tennessee counties receive justice, protect wellbeing, and support opportunities to overcome poverty. Counties served from offices in Jackson, Dyersburg, Huntingdon, and Selmer are Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Madison, McNairy, Obion, and Weakley. WTLS is funded in part by the Legal Services Corporation and state, federal, and local funding, including United Way in Dyer, McNairy, and Weakley counties. Learn more at www.wtls.org or by following the firm on Facebook.

In this episode of “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.,” the host spoke to Mehr Mansuri, Nancy Ewing and Sue St. Clair. Mansuri, St. Clair and Ewing spoke about The Kids with a Cause: Children’s Theatre Company's full musical showcase featuring musical highlights of The Lorax (about trees and habitat) and Rescue Me: A Musical History of Women, will be presented by children and youth of Jackson at the NED Cultural Arts Center, Saturday, March 30th at 7 p.m., free charge; and a community service project at the ComeUnity Cafe Garden next door to the NED. Thr showcase is in celebration of Earth Day and Women’s History Month. “Our goal is to showcase the children and youth of Jackson as the voices of positive change and agents of healing in their communities,” said Eric Dozier, Music Director/ Director of Equity & Outreach of Children’s Theatre Company. In honor of Earth Day, the evening will feature highlights from Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax  adapted by Lory Lazarus and Frank Sanchez and directed by award-winning Jackson choreographer, Veronica Sesson. Also being celebrated is Women’s History Month with highlights of the hit show, Rescue Me: A Musical History of Women by Dorothy Marcic. Rescue Me is a review of the lyrics and music of the Top 40 songs by women from the blues to disco.  Nadia Beard, the NED resident director and choreographer, will be directing. “While bringing generations together, children, parents and their grandparents will relish the music, tap their feet and dance in their seats,” said Nadia Beard. “My heart has been touched by the mission and performances of this unique theater company featuring kids reciting some of the wisest words ever uttered that is all the more stirring when proclaimed by young voices. I urge everyone to come and take part and fill the house and your heart at the NED!” said Matt Marshall, President of United Way of West Tennessee. We are so grateful to Mayor Conger and our national partners, including the National Endowment for the Arts, the Wayfarer Foundation, and the Baha’i Office of Education & Schools, and our amazing local partners, including, AKA Sorority, Keep Jackson Beautiful; the NAACP; United Way of West TN and the Society of African American Cultural Awareness – SAACA, Historic First Baptist Church,” said Mehr Mansuri, Executive Artistic Director.

In this episode of " Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.". the host interviews The Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter (TLOD) President Lady Pamela Springfield and Lady Kimberly Jones. They were on the show to talk about the 13th Annual Lady Annie Ruth Rogers "Go Red for Your Heart & Soul" Luncheon at 12 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024. The event will be held at New St. Luke Activity Center, 54 Lawerence Switch Road, Jackson, Tennessee, 38301. Jones serves as the chair of the event. Tickets are $35. To purchase a ticket, contact a member of TLOD or call Lafy Springfield at (731) 298-6118. Come celebrate the recognition of men, women, and children heart survivors from the community, a heart-healthy meal, vendors, door prizes, entertainment, education, and more. There will be live music, food, and a silent auction. This event is a community service for the Black community which contains high rates of hypertension and heart disease. During the program, a professional from the medical community delivers a motivational message, and those living with heart conditions are honored. The American Heart Association’s signature women’s initiative, Go Red for Women, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. It’s no longer just about wearing red; it’s no longer just about sharing heart health facts. It’s about all women making a commitment to stand together with Go Red and taking charge of their own heart health as well as the health of those they can’t bear to live without. Making a commitment to your health isn’t something you have to do alone either, so grab a friend or a family member and Go Red today. Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of new moms and accounts for over one-third of maternal deaths. Black women have some of the highest maternal mortality rates. Top Ladies of Distinction is a national organization with a chapter here in Jackson, TN. The organization also sponsors a youth group called Top Teens of America.

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." the host interviews Gary Bradley and Ja'Vieon Bradley. The host talks with Gary and Ja'Vieon about how they got into comics, about their comic book characters, world and storylines and why their characters needed to look like them. Find out more about Gary and Ja'Vieon below: Gary André Bradley Gary André Bradley is a self-published writer and artist living in Jackson, Tennessee, and a huge fan of comic books and superheroes. Power G is the superhero he created years ago when he was a child, the character being a fictionalized version of himself that stems from his love of the genre. Gary would go on to create various comics with Power G as the main character for years. He attended The University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing in 2008. While attending, he briefly had his humor strip, Cool Catt, published in the school's newspaper, The Daily Helmsman. Pursuing his career in writing and comics, Gary later decided to present Power G to the public. The first issue of a new ongoing series, which includes a new origin for Power G, was released in 2022 and is available in physical and digital formats on Amazon, Google Play Books, and Indyplanet.com. Ja'Vieon Z. Bradley Ja'Vieon Z. Bradley is a 17-year-old junior from Jackson, Tennessee who attends JCM-Early College High. Finding a love for comics, manga, and anime at an early age, the young creator came up with the first draft of his manga-inspired comic Oneiro all the way back in the 7th grade, after being inspired by various science-fiction stories and learning about the concept of lucid dreaming. Ja'Vieon put his own spin on these concepts, and along with his original ideas, he self-published the current version of Oneiro in 2023, with Chapter One of the ongoing series available in physical and digital formats on Amazon and Indyplanet.com. Gary's Social Media Links omni-worldcomics.com facebook.com/omniworldcomics TikTok:@GaryB912 youtube.com/@omni-worldcomics instagram.com/garyabradley912 omniwear.threadless.com Ja'Vieon's Social Media Links omni-worldcomics.com twitter.com/oneiro23 twitter.com/jaytoonz320 youtube.com/@jaytoonz5736 TikTok:@jaytoonz320 omniwear.threadless.com

In this episode of “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.”, the host interviews Solomon “Shazam” Conner, lead singer and founding member of multi-platinum, R & B Hall of Fame super group H-Town! The band recorded the hit song “Knockin’ Da Boots”, its biggest hit which was #1 on the R & B charts and peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Conner speaks about the group’s meteoric rise in the 1990s, what it was like to go from high school and suddenly be superstars along with his twin brother, the late Kevon “Dino” Conner, and their friend Darryl “G.I.” Jackson, traveling the world, performing and recording hit songs. Conner also spoke about musical influences, why he wanted to be in music, what it was like to perform with legendary singers and have hit songs on soundtracks for Jason’s Lyric, A Thin Line Between Love and Hate and Above the Rim. Conner also elaborates on his solo career, his current hit songs “Pac Man” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=g10Or_jmBvo) and “Strokey Doke” (www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-HIqTkz2UQ), when we can expect his solo album and why H-Town is still going strong all over the world. Aired: 10/29/2023

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews 19-year-old Australian singer, songwriter, performer Luke Harrison. Harrison spoke about his newest single "Make Me Better", how he got into the music and entertainment industry, and how his gifts and talents have taken him to other countries. Harrison is currently working on three new singles showcasing his extraordinary skills and abilities. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing piano, drums and percussion. He also acts and had performed in many productions in Australia and the USA. Harrison also offers encouragement and advice to those who want to get into the music or entertainment industry and why it's important to overcome rejection. Find out more about Luke at www.lukeharrisonperformer.com/ or @lukeharrisonofficial on Instagram, at https://www.youtube.com/c/lukeharrison on YouTube.com and you can find his music on Spotify and Apple Music.

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Dr. Mechelle Moragne, president of The Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter of the Links Incorporated and Dr. LaToshia Chism, event chair of The Holiday Emerald Jazz Brunch. Dr. Moragne and Dr. Chism, members of The Jackson (Tenn.) Chapter of the Links Incorporated, spoke about the organization and its upcoming event: The Holiday Emerald Jazz Brunch, Saturday, December 9, 2023, at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church Activity Center, located at 54 Lawrence Switch, Jackson, Tennessee, 38301.The event is being held to raise funds to supply local schools with sanitizing supplies because of the flu season and the ongoing threat of COVID. Dr. Moragne and Dr. Chism also spoke about the community programs The Links offer, how Links are chosen, why the organization was founded and why they accepted the invitation to join. Find out more about the brunch, the organization, how it helps the community and more in this interview. You can find out more about the Links by going to https://bit.ly/3MOIvkD.