Cedric Hairston with the Danville Concert Association stopped by to chat with Josh about their second show for the season!

Cathy Gore President and CEO of the United Way of Danville and Pittylvania County stopped by the morning show to talk with Josh about the United Way's affiliation with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.  The mission to help kids be at a third grade reading level by the time they reach third grade.  The Dolly Parton Imagination Library send out free books to children to start their at home libraries.  Give it a listen!

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.