(born April 16, 1965 in South Boston, Virginia) is a former professional American football player. A 6'6", 248-lb. tight end from the University of Maryland, Edmunds was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played for 7 NFL seasons from 1988 to 1994 for the Dolphins and the Seattle Seahawks and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1989 and…
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.
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.
Growing up in Danville for me was challenging but a great teaching tool. I grew up on the Northside of Danville, around the Washington Street and Claiborne Street area. My mom worked for a company call Richmond Cedar Works and my dad worked for a moving company Merchants Delivery to help make my life a…
