Karen Harris from God's Storehouse stopped by to talk about the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Always fun to chat with Karen!
Karen Harris from God's Storehouse stopped by to talk about the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Always fun to chat with Karen!
Alonzo Jones was born and raised in Danville.
He joined the US Army straight out of high school and attended boot camp outside of St. Louis. During his service, he was in the logistics and supply division driving trucks.
After 6 years in service, Jones returned to Danville where he got involved in afterschool programs through city council.
He was appointed by City Council to the school board before the City moved towards an elected school board.
His name was drawn out of appointed school board members lottery to give up his post and seek election in the first school board vote by the public and retained his seat.
After the school board term Jones was requested by then Mayor Rubie B Archie to seek a seat on City Council. After terms as councilman and Vice Mayor he was selected to be the Mayor of Danville.
Worked in Pittsylvania county schools for 37 years as director of alternative education till 1996. Then to Danville community college until he retired in 1999. Opened RC Wright Group home which is now known as Negril corporation helping people with mental and physical disabilities. Opened the company with his brother who worked in Alternative education…
I am the wife of Curtis Brooks and we have been married for 22 years. I have three children a son-in law and two beautiful grandchildren. I work at Danville Police Department I have been there for 23 years and 9 months. My current position is Youth Engagement Corporal. Being a Police Officer is seen…