Karen Harris from God's Storehouse stopped by to talk about the annual Eat Out to Help Out Fundraiser!  A great opportunity to help out a local organization by just going out to eat!

 

Featured Hero: Alonzo Jones

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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.

 
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DCC – All Citizens Job and Resource Fair

Barry Mayo stopped by to give us the rundown ahead of the 3rd annual All Citizens Job and Resource Fair!  Over 1,300 jobs will be available for citizens in this community, along with opportunities for workforce development.

 
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Featured Hero: Kenny Lewis

Kenny Lewis was born and raised in Danville.  He grew up in "Crook Town," on Kings Mill Road. He was the youngest of five children - having two brothers and two sisters. When he was one year old, his mother passed away.  He was raised by his father, grandmother and aunt.  In high school, his…

 
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