Two rural schools in Stone County are moving to break away from the Mountain View School District Little Rock television station KATV reports the Timbo and Rural Special schools took action after learning the Mountain View district was considering closing at least one of their campuses The law redresses the effects of a 2003 state act that led to the consolidation of smaller schools Parents and community members in Timbo and Rural Special are preparing to petition to form their own isolated school districts hoping to preserve the smaller learning environments they value Stone County Judge Stacey Avey told KATV the secession process could be complete by the 2026-27 school year Officials are examining old maps to redraw the former district boundaries The Mountain View School District has postponed its vote on closing Timbo for another year giving the two communities critical time to pursue independence Click here for the full KATV report Have a news tip or event to promote? Email White River Now at news@whiterivernow.com Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter And don’t forget to download the White River Now mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store Catch CBS News around the top of every hour on 1340 KBTA LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Two rural schools in Stone County are planning to break away from the Mountain View School District after it became public that the district was considering closing at least one of them got a rude awakening when they discovered Mountain View School District was considering closing Timbo a new law by State Senator Missy Irvin may save them Act 919 redresses the unintended effects of Public Education Reorganization Act Arkansas passed in 2003 that forced schools with fewer than 350 students—like Timbo and Rural Special—to be consolidated into larger school districts ultimately leading to the closure of many small schools...likely due to the increased financial burden on their receiving school districts the Timbo and Rural Special communities are preparing to secede from the Mountain View School District to escape the same fate And we already have a problem with that in Arkansas," said Melissa Sutton a Timbo school parent and alum who is among those leading the effort to secede from MVSD My small school education never held me back I have a great job," Sutton told KATV Many parents at both Timbo and Rural Special say they're fighting for their children to continue to have the opportunities and nurturing environments that both small schools offer Sutton's son is in third grade at Timbo "He thrives in a smaller school setting I'm really doing this for my kid," she said It was at the passionate urging of the Timbo and Rural Special school communities that Irvin filed Act 919 "It provides the opportunity for these communities and these schools just to self-govern and to be on their own and to pour into their community," Irvin told KATV earlier in April Both communities are preparing to petition to form isolated school districts as part of the process outlined in the law elections will be called on the issue of breaking away then the new school districts will elect their own boards and set a millage "It's never been done in our state as far as we're aware We're trying to reverse things that happened 20 years ago," Sutton said we're going to have to get a petition We're working with the Arkansas Department of Education." MVSD has postponed its vote on closing Timbo for another year Timbo and Rural Special are using that critically important time to achieve independence state and local officials examined old maps to begin the process of redrawing Timbo and Rural Special's district boundaries before they were consolidated "We're working together with the county officials to help them pull back those old maps so that they can then understand where the voters are that were in that former school district," said Shelby Johnson director of Arkansas' Division of Geographic Information Systems who has three grandchildren at Timbo Elementary and is himself an alum wants the two schools to have a fighting chance at survival "We really would like to keep those two campuses alive it would be on that district and not up to some bigger district to say 'Oh we got to cut you all out,'" Avey told KATV He says the process of secession will likely be completed by the 2026–27 school year "We think that the people will back the community and back these schools," Avey said Mariama Timbo is a striking figure – and not because of her pink motorcycle As the sole female biker in her province ferrying people and goods to town she is now training a new generation of women to follow her lead Mariama Timbo sits tall on her pink motorbike Women selling nuts on the side of the road wave as she glides by; policemen give an approving nod as she passes through checkpoints “They don’t give me any trouble,” she says – a badge of honour in the rural district Her careful driving is not the only thing that makes Timbo stand out The 26-year-old is the sole female motorcyclist in the northern province ferrying people and goods to Makeni one of Sierra Leone’s fastest growing cities “When they see me coming they say: ‘Oh bike lady!’.” male drivers greet Timbo with fist-bumps and high fives “Now they see how my life has changed since I started riding the bike.” In Sierra Leone, motorcycles are a lifeline. The locally known okadas are often the only accessible and affordable way to reach markets, hospitals and cities. With nearly 60% of the country’s rural population living in poverty commercial riding offers income to hundreds of thousands – nearly all of them men to “join society” and attend school in Makeni but the opportunity turned into a nightmare when she was sexually abused by a male relative who was helping her financially She managed to move out and pay for the last years of school by doing odd jobs in Makeni but couldn’t afford further education. In 2022, she turned to Kisimi Kamara at eWomen Sierra Leone a local NGO that supports business initiatives for women One thing she had learned during her time away was how to ride a motorbike The NGO helped Timbo get funding for a motorbike via a World Bank grant “I decided to ride because I knew I could survive,” says Timbo Timbo has since started transporting goods and people – earning about 50NLE (£1.80) a day Timbo is greeted by another ‘okada’ rider in Makeni where she has earned respect among the male riders Since the civil war in the early 2000s, okadas have become a popular mode of transport after the fighting destroyed public infrastructure. A recent survey by the Institution of Civil Engineers found that women make up almost half of motorcycle taxi passengers in rural Sierra Leone – but the drivers are almost always men Timbo makes the 45-minute journey between Makeni and Kagbere twice a day and cut off from mains electricity and water “We are exchanging things – we are constantly giving to each other because we are family,” says “aunty Marie” Marie hops on the back of Timbo’s bike to sell pepper and groundnuts at the market but she also helps tend the land Timbo has recently been able to invest in Timbo walks to a patch of land bought with her earnings from commercial biking Clockwise from top left: the women in Kagbere greet Timbo including ‘aunty Marie’ (right) who helps her tend her small plot of land; Timbo’s earnings have also allowed her to invest in a local artisanal mine “Mariama has changed over the past few months … because of that motorbike,” says Kamara more than 60 local women – including sex workers in search of alternative work – have shown interest in learning to ride after seeing Timbo on her bike in Makeni A single bike has changed my storyMariama TimboOn International Women’s Day in March a group of young women gathers in a dusty school playground watching as Timbo skids around confidently They are the newly formed Bombali Bike Ladies – under Timbo’s leadership Timbo recently won a grant from the UNFPA and the government to teach others how to ride because they are very patient and caring,” says Aysha Kamara a 21-year-old student who hopes the motorbike could help her secure work with an NGO “Job opportunities for young people in Sierra Leone are so difficult … unless you create one for yourself,” says Adama Makaloko who is hoping to master the bike to “empower herself” and sell produce Nearly all the women at the training programme describe being harassed groped or feeling unsafe while riding with men who hopes the motorbike could help her secure work with an NGO; and Timbo teaches Adama Makaloko Sibeso Mululuma at the UNFPA says: “The challenge presented by the group was that young women in Bombali district faced economic hardship making them vulnerable to exploitation and gender-based violence due to a lack of skills and financial independence “It sends a strong message … that there’s nothing wrong with taking up space or doing things differently Motorbikes also offer an alternative to risking a walk home or riding with male drivers Nearly all the girls at the training programme describe being harassed “The men will find a way to touch my breast,” says Makaloko Others describe their rough approach to the roads Motorbikes can offer young women an alternative to risking a walk home Despite funding challenges such as the cost of the bike and fuel there is an enthusiasm to grow the number of female riders on the road In Sierra Leone – one of the most dangerous countries to give birth – motorbikes have also become key to accessing maternal health services NGOs such as Doctors without Borders even reimburse bike owners for transporting pregnant or sick women and I will take that person to the hospital,” Timbo says It is these journeys that have inspired her to save up for nursing training “A single bike has changed my story,” she says which Timbo takes to Makeni to sell on behalf of the community As "Yahweh" buzzes, Chrisean Rock teases her next song, which could be produced by legendary producer Timbaland The surprising collaboration has left fans shocked and curious how it happend Chrisean reveal plans to head to Miami on May 1 going to the Olympics," she said on Snapchat But I’m really going to meet with Timbaland The start of the collaboration dates back to late September when Timbaland posted a video on Instagram that revealed just how inspired he was by Rock’s voice He had heard a gospel-infused vocal snippet from her Let’s Be Clear podcast and immediately began crafting a beat Using artificial intelligence to sample her voice Timbaland produced a track that blended his signature sound with Rock’s raw The collaboration will mark as Chrisean's third song More: Blueface & Jaidyn Alexis Celebrate Their Son's Birthday While Chrisean Rock Sings "Yahweh" At Church View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) Timbo explained how deeply the performance had moved him “I came across this clip of Chrisean Rock and Jamal Bryant Chrisean Rock responded in the comments: “It’s already a single You gotta pull up so we can constructively put it together.” Her excitement mirrored Timbaland’s and the mutual respect between them was clear fans may be witnessing the birth of a boundary-breaking sound that’s as spiritual as it is modern This connection between Chrisean Rock and Timbaland promises a compelling fusion of past and future—her gospel roots meeting his iconic production Timbo recently mentioned that today's music lacks originality More:Blueface Who?: Chrisean Rock Glushes Over New Boyfriend, Tytan Newton, On Social Media Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCHARLESTON (WCSC) - The man who made a name for himself selling a southern staple from a bright orange trailer in West Ashley has died known to customers as “Timbo the Peanut Man” has died at 59 Dorchester County Coroner Paul Brouthers has confirmed Timbo sold boiled peanuts from his stand on Ashley River Road for some 35 years forced him to limit his hours to just two days a week “Anybody who has ever went through dialysis It zaps the strength out of you,” Grainger said in July Over the summer, he said rising rent would force him to shut down altogether a worry that prompted about 900 people to express their support on Facebook They love me.’ They’ve said that and they do,” Grainger said he was able to move to a newer trailer several blocks from his old location He discussed his health struggles and time he spent in intensive care He said an ICU nurse told him they didn’t think he would survive you’re learning about me now,” he said during that interview Grainger said he was the longest-running boiled peanut seller in South Carolina He attributed his success to an ingredient that doesn’t appear in recipes “I put a little bit of love in my cooking,” he said Grainger said he tried to live up to something his father There was no immediate word on funeral arrangements better known around Charleston as "Timbo the Peanut Man," passed away at his home of natural causes Friday according to Dorchester County Coroner Paul Brouthers Grainger operated Timbo's Hot Boiled Peanuts in West Ashley for over 35 years selling boiled peanuts by the pound and marking his spot off of Highway 61 as one of Charleston's premiere places to pick up a Lowcountry delicacy Towards the end of his life his battles with kidney disease and landlords garnered widespread support from Lowcountry residents on social media He began selling peanuts only two days a week as his health would allow undergoing dialysis and awaiting a kidney transplant After a dispute with the owner of the lot Timbo's Peanuts resided on Grainger relocated down the road and kept selling peanuts on the weekends while undergoing treatment NNE winds shifting to SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Timothy Grainger of the Timbo's Boiled Peanuts trailer has died Grainger purchased a new trailer and moved his boiled peanuts operation down the road to 2452 Ashley River Road The owner of Charleston's beloved Timbo's Boiled Peanut truck has died Parker Milner is the Food Editor of The Post and Courier He is a Boston College graduate and former professional hockey player who joined The Post and Courier after leading the Charleston City Paper's food section Timothy Grainger, the owner of the beloved Timbo's Boiled Peanut truck in West Ashley His passing was confirmed by Dorchester County Coroner Paul J Born in Summerville, Grainger delivered food to airplanes before getting into the boiled peanut business he has become a fixture along Ashley River Road where he sold the shell-on salty snack with various spices he was selling 100 pounds of boiled peanuts just about every day he opened A health crisis and turmoil with his landlord drew citywide attention to the longtime business owner When profiled by The Post and Courier in June Grainger was searching for a kidney donor with blood type O-positive and dialysis treatments had forced him to cut back operating hours to just two days a week his landlord was proposing a rent increase and wanted Grainger to move his vintage truck to an adjacent lot Grainger purchased a new trailer and moved his boiled peanuts operation down the road to 2452 Ashley River Road Its bright orange color was a nod to the original 54-year-old trailer Grainger sold peanuts in for years Grainger was found by a friend and pronounced dead in his Summerville residence at 1:15 p.m Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced Reach Parker Milner at 843-830-3911. Follow him on Twitter @parkermilner_. Subscribe to CHS Menu newsletter News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The Mountain View School Board is considering the potential closure of the Timbo campus as part of an ongoing evaluation of the district’s financial situation Declining student enrollment and increasing costs of essential items have prompted discussions about the district’s financial sustainability Mountain View School Board officials said in a statement the second-lowest millage rate among all public schools in Arkansas “The priority of the Mountain View School District is to provide the best possible education for our students while maintaining fiscal responsibility,” the district said in the statement “The district is committed to exploring every avenue to ensure its long-term sustainability.” The district statement said no final decisions have been made and the school board plans to continue assessing the situation before moving forward The statement said the district is carefully considering all factors and exploring all available options concerning its three campuses So even though he's not in his comfort zone on this album the "Stronger" engineer is still providing a lot of winning ideas here that "move the soul." He's been on this path lately as his most recent tape before this was a collaborative effort with melodic handpan musician Malte Marten they made some incredibly soothing and meditative sonic backdrops Read More: Lil Mosey Speaks On Going Into Hiding Prior To Not Guilty Verdict, Opens Up About New Music [Via] [Via] friends and long-time customers are remembering the man best known for selling hot boiled peanuts along Highway 61 The community rallied around Grainger last year when he announced he was searching for a kidney donor He struggled with his health for most of his life He may have been known to the Lowcountry as ‘Timbo the Peanut Man’ but to his four older siblings he was Timmy well I call ‘em all three are baby brothers,” Rudd said Grainger’s health battle started before he was five years old He was first diagnosed with severe asthma and then diabetes Rudd said her brother suffered frequent asthma attacks making it hard for him to walk up flights of stairs at school or run around the bases in a Little League game “He wanted to be the kid that could do everything everybody else did,” the older sister said Grainger started experiencing kidney failure while undergoing dialysis treatment that Rudd said slowly weakened him Peanut operations had to be scaled back but Timbo’s Hot Boiled Peanuts never came to a complete stop The southern food staple was a family business Rudd said her father taught all five kids how to make Charleston’s favorite peanuts “My dad was Poppies on Ladson Road by the railroad tracks,” she explained And Grainger took the family recipe the furthest He sold boiled peanuts from his orange stand along Highway 61 in Pierpont for more than 35 years “They just seemed to fall in love with him and he fell in love right back with them,” Rudd said Rudd’s family is planning to make a GoFundMe in her brother’s honor They’re hoping to raise a few thousand dollars to help with funeral costs One of the areas hit the hardest by tornadoes last night was the small town of Fifty-Six in Stone County through which a strong twister tore a devastating path (KATV) — One of the areas hit the hardest by tornadoes last night was the small town of Fifty-Six in Stone County "It was a lot worse than we expected," said Fifty-Six Mayor Earnestine McDaniel were destroyed last night—at least 10 in the town itself authorities say no one was killed and no life-threatening injuries were reported "With all the devastation we've had we are so blessed nobody got killed," McDaniel told KATV the tornado came through communities in Stone County already in distress over the possibility of having two schools closed down Parents of students at Mountain View School District's Timbo and Rural Special campuses told KATV they've heard the district board of directors plans to hold a vote on closing the Timbo campus at their next meeting in April due to declining enrollment and financial issues district-wide The school system has the second lowest millage in the state at 28.91 Both schools have around 200 K-12 students each and serve small towns in rural Stone County Parents say the closure of either school would hurt multiple communities and greatly disrupt their and their children's lives They say the school district hasn't been transparent with them about the potential closures "It feels like they don't value what we have to say about it and they don't value us enough to speak to us or even our community to let us know what's going on they didn't even speak to our teachers then it's going to shut down our whole town," said Cody De la Paz a Timbo Elementary School parent and Timbo alum Multiple parents KATV spoke with actually moved their children from Mountain View's main campus to Timbo or Rural Special saying the smaller schools had better environments to Timbo after the girl experienced relentless bullying "I will not take my daughter back to Mountain View School It won't happen," Sefton told KATV "There are wonderful people within Mountain View School I don't know if it's too much for them to handle or what's the case." "It's scary because this is a community we want our kids in the future to be able to go to this school," said Rayleigh Turner Rayleigh's mother Shayleigh says that the Mountain View School administration isn't the villain here but needs to communicate better with parents and understand how devastating the school closures would be "I think a lot of them actually love small school they're just in a tough spot right now I want them to take in the whole picture and see what they're going to cost our communities if they take away our small schools," Shayleigh told KATV in the wake of Friday night's tornado for the communities connected to Timbo campus through their students—communities like Fifty-Six where half the town's children attend Timbo—potentially losing the school would be salt in the wound they're going to move to closer to some school to some other county I do not want Timbo to lose their school," McDaniel told KATV "If I can I'll fight tooth and nail for that had their home completely destroyed by the tornado last night "We actually just got done getting her room all set up Aubree says the possibility of Timbo's closure hurts her heart She says it was the school community that came through for her family last night "One o'clock in the morning cutting down trees on these gravel roads for people to get home on the highways—and all those people were people who graduated from Timbo and Rural Special," Aubree told KATV "They really came together and supported this community last night and we are a part of that and they helped us a lot." A gofundme has been set up for Destin and Aubree by their friends. If you would like to contribute, you can do so by clicking here The superintendent of the Mountain View School District provided the following statement to KATV yesterday with regard to the potential school closure: This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page He graduated from Timbo High School and attended Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway He was an avid car lover since he was a young boy His first hot rod being a 1951 Mercury at age 16 That passion continued throughout his life and he was always on the hunt to find and restore old muscle cars He was well known throughout the car and restoration community owning his own dealerships in Little Rock and Timbo He moved his family back to his hometown of Timbo to continue his lifelong passion in the car business Each car he restored was with an engineer’s precision and he never gave up on the projects he started Buster was one of the hardest working people you would ever meet his treasured pets and his family brought him the most joy in life He was a civil war buff as well as a travel enthusiast spending weeks planning his and Faye’s next adventure in his latest motor home find To say he will be missed is an overwhelming understatement A personality and spirit of someone like him was a gift to us on loan by Jesus It was time for him to go home and we truly feel his absence in our hearts today and always but we know we are promised a rejoicing reunion one day when we meet again Buster is survived by his wife of 65 years Arkansas and Kimberley Wells (Farris) and husband Danny Farris and a host of extended family and friends Dale Arles “D.A.” Farris and two sisters Wanda Stewart (Farris),Abilene Munson (Farris) 2024 from 6:00-7:30PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View 2:00PM at Timbo Valley Assembly of God Church in Timbo Arkansas with Brother Terry Morgan officiating Interment will follow the service at Timbo Cemetery in Timbo Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View (WCIV) — The owner of a Lowcountry favorite is not letting anything get in the way of serving his customers After 35 years of doing what he loves with who he loves,Timothy Grainger the owner of Timbo's Peanuts,needs support from his customers more than ever "I'm nobody without customers," Grainger said "I'd be like a duck with no feathers in its duck season without my customers When he's not serving his beloved peanuts "You're weak when you come out of dialysis," he said "You can't do what you used to be able to do Timbo’s Peanuts is now only open Fridays and Sundays but Grainger's limited schedule does not stop customers from stopping by "I got a couple pounds of peanuts," regular customer Hugh Grady said "I've been craving them the last couple weeks and I ran out I brought some to work with me the other day and shared them with everybody else." First-time customer Debbie Gravitt says on a scale of one to 10 her level of excitement to try a Timbo peanut is probably a 15 or 16 "I am a connoisseur of peanut," she said "I don't imagine I'm going be let down by this." 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"The 'm word' - or midget - for me, has always been used as a negative connotation, so that is why I don't like to hear it or people using it towards me." Standing at 4ft (1.21m) tall, Fats has had to overcome bullying and insecurity to achieve her success. every time I would go out and someone's looking at me But Fats found confidence through social media and the positive feedback she receives from fans and people noticed how much courage I had and [they] enjoyed my content "I realised when I was going through all the hardships and people bullying me I felt like I went through it for a reason The social media star shot to fame on Channel 4's The Undateables in 2018 The show has come under fire in the past for its title something Fats agreed with before taking part She told the Mail Online: "I didn't like the name whatsoever "But then I thought about the bigger picture the first time I ever saw a Black little person was on The Undateables and I thought but I can chat for England so I thought maybe I could be a presenter – and look where I am "It was a great experience to be honest with you Although a lot of people say 'you're not undateable' and I know it "But I'm glad I went on there and showed people my personality and that's where I started my journey In 2023, Fats took part in the Stand Up To Cancer series, Don't Look Down alongside Paddy McGuinness Despite not finding love on The Undateables The star had been dating photographer Alan Laszczak for four years before he popped the question in May 2024 which took place on a beautiful clifftop in Thailand "From the day we met I knew you were my person "Over the last 4 years you have changed my life for the better Alan shared the same video to his Instagram and wrote: "Only gone and popped the question and she said yess! "I love you with all my heart you are my soulmate I’ve known it for a while now and just had to take action this day turned out perfectly I’m gassed I can wait for the wedding and our bright future together!" Alan is also an avid user of social media and has detailed his fitness journey as someone with cerebral palsy Fats is part of Channel 4's top line-up of presenters and commentators for the Paralympic Games 2024 The rising star is in Paris as one of the roving reporters soaking up the exciting atmosphere Fats is on hand to capture the mood and celebrations across the French capital She joins the likes of Rose Ayling Ellis, Clare Balding and Vick Hope in Paris in covering the big event The Paralympics 2024 get underway on August 28 she told Channel 4 she was "ecstatic" at being involved "I don’t have a sporting bone in my body Channel 4 have a star-studded line-up of hosts and pundits for their coverage of the 2024 Paralympics The presenting team is headed up by former Paralympian turned TV host Ade Adepitan Five-time Paralympic swimming champion Ellie Simmonds is making her debut with the broadcaster, alongside actress, producer and former Strictly winner Rose Ayling-Ellis Veteran sports broadcaster Clare Balding also appears on-screen, as does racing-driver-turned-commentator Billy Monger and Invictus Games medallist and presenter JJ Chalmers The line-up also includes adventurer and former rugby union player Ed Jackson, TV and radio presenter Vick Hope, comedian Josh Pugh and sports presenter Lee McKenzie There's also an experienced team who are there to commentate, including in the athletics, the wheelchair rugby and the equestrian events Further expert analysis comes courtesy of multi-Paralympic medallist Baroness Tanni Grey Thompson and Paralympic gold-medal sprinter Libby Clegg Comedian and disability rights activist Fats Timbo tells Sky News her thoughts around Disney's new live-action movie Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Undateables star Fats Timbo left fans in hysterics on Thursday as she opted for an unconventional Halloween costume While many associate October 31 with all things spooky, Paralympics host Fats opted for a different festive theme as she dressed up as a gangster version of The Grinch delighted fans as she shared a video in full costume dancing and twerking on Oxford Street Fats - who prefers using the term little people - shocked onlookers as she strutted past in a furry green costume and Santa outfit She captioned the video: 'Listen, Halloween’s where it’s at, yeah? Man’s just asking people the real questions: are you about the spooky life, or are you one of those Christmas lot?' Fats added the hashtags: '#GangsterGrinchOnRoad #HalloweenHustle #NahToChristmas #LondonGal #grinchtings' penning: 'Love this sooo much as someone who loves the grinch this is extra epic'; 'Love it'; 'Grinch with the moves'; 'You MUST be stopped!'; 'STOP THIS IS EVERYTHING Fats was no doubt hoping to replicate her success of last year's costume when she went viral for her video scaring local shoppers while dressed up as Chucky the Don't Look Down star revealed that she chose the serial killing doll for her costume because vile trolls had previously compared the two She explained: 'People troll me saying I look like Chucky so I thought the best way to own it is by dressing like Chucky 'It has helped with my mental health so much blocking trolls straight away and certain key words it's best not to look at the comments because as well as good comments you're gonna see a lot of bad comments and it's human to focus on those.'  Social media star Fats found fame after appearing on Channel 4's The Undateables in 2018 and also took part in Stand Up To Cancer series Since then she has grown her career exponentially amassing over 3million followers on TikTok and 359k on Instagram Most recently she worked as part of Channel 4's Paralympics presenting team Rose Ayling Elis and Ellie Simmonds in Paris Earlier this year, Fats announced her engagement to photographer Alan Laszczak Alan also has shares his life on social media mainly produced content revolving around his fitness journey as someone who lives with cerebral palsy The couple had been dating for four years before they took the next step in their relationship in May and Alan got down on one knee Sharing their joyful news on her Instagram Fats revealed that Alan asked her to marry him on beautiful beach in Thailand 'From the day we met I knew you were my person Over the last 4 years you have changed my life for the better I can’t wait to be your wife' followed by a love heart emoji and crying face emoji Alan also took to his own Instagram to share the happy news writing 'Only gone and popped the question and she said yess! 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No one seems to have shared their thoughts on this topic yetLeave a comment so your voice will be heard first. {{message}} For country-soul singer-songwriter Leon Timbo music is used as a form of growth and healing Timbo has long regarded music as an indispensable aspect of his life for as long as he can remember Growing up the son of two pastors in Jacksonville music was integrated into his life from the very start as a way to communicate spiritual experience his grandmother Virginia was one of the first to introduce him to music by singing Ray Charles styled songs to him as a kid and later buying him his first guitar at the age of 17 he began playing the guitar and performing in a serious way after cutting his independently released album Soul Sessions Timbo was successfully touring across the U.S building a loyal fanbase from coast to coast “My upcoming album came from my hardest relationship process and it came about as a result of handling my grief,” Timbo says of the record This musical experience was like a coming of age This album gave me the freedom to authentically be me,” he continues Timbo’s country roots sound incorporates equal measures of vintage soul R&B and even modern blues making for a unique experience that some have described as "transparent soul." From grieving the loss of a great love in the album title track “Lovers and Fools” to touching on the heavy topic of being a Black man in today’s political climate in “Loves Not Supposed to Hurt,” and the whimsical take on the fact that life can be lonely as seen in “With A Kiss,” Timbo holds nothing back in his delivery of Lovers and Fools 301-860-4000 or 1-877-77-BOWIE A University System of Maryland Member Institution Contact webmaster@bowiestate.edu Due to recent events, you can now leave online condolences with each obituary posted on the Kutis Funeral Home website. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA is now helping those that have lost a loved one from COVID-19. Click HERE to review the information on eligibility and requirements on the COVID-19 Funeral Minard Rode his Harley through Heaven’s Gates on Thursday Loving father of Serenity and Destiny Minard; beloved son of Ken (Lisa) Minard and the late Marilyn Russel (nee Meek); dearest brother of Josh step brother of Jamie and his two step sisters; our dear uncle most hardworking person ever; he had no off switch His life was fast and furious and by his own rules Visitation at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd T-bone I know we haven’t seen you for a long while but we never stopped loving you we are heartbroken over we have to say good bye we know ur so happy with ur momma I’m gonna miss him so much and idk how I’m gonna get passed it him picking at me and just being there for me everytime I called and I needed him he was always there. you will forever be in my heart Tim and I’ll cherish every last moment we Has together and I promise I’m nott gonna let you down! I am gonna miss you dearly my lovely friend and you will forever be in my thoughts… I love you Tim!! We met in prison earlier this year..we got baptized at the same service Your going to be missed man..I hope your at peace tim I love you bro and it will never be the same now that your not here to keep me on my toes and toeing the line you always kept me accountable and took care of me When I needed anything you made damn sure I got it just like you did for everyone.You taught me how to be a man or at least how to be close to it I know that I said it a lot but I don’t think you ever really knew how much each and everyone of us you left behind really did I’m going to miss you brother so hold my spot for me up there and try not to give Jesus too hard of time I will miss and love you my spiritual son and friend Ride high and free for your battle is done When i think of Tim and all the ups and downs that our families have gone thru around and with eachother,his smiling face and bright spirit comes to my mind and i just cry out of selfishness that hes not here for me to call when i need a true friend that geniunely cares about me.to say ill miss you and i love you Tim is an understatement On my birthday tim and jess had put together the most awesome shindig iv ever had Love you brother and I am saddened by the loss of a true brother Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" For personalized and affordable funeral arrangements choose Kutis Funeral Home - a family-owned establishment serving St 2906 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63118314-772-3000 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123314-842-4458 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, Mehlville, MO 63129314-894-4500 Fats Timbo has revealed her fiancé Alan Laszczak is 'everything' she wants in a man as she divulged their wedding plans The TikTok star, 27, who found fame on Channel 4's The Undateables announced her engagement in May after her boyfriend of four years popped the question Photographer Alan - whom she did not meet on the show - proposed during the couple's romantic trip to Thailand 'understand each other' as they both have disabilities Speaking on Thursday's Loose Women, she said: 'He's amazing, he's a gentleman. Everything I want in a man. We both have a disability so we understand each other. I love to be on camera, he loves to be behind the camera, so it works.'  Discussing Alan's proposal, Fats said: 'I'm going to tell you what really happened. I saw a TikTok about someone getting proposed to on the last day of holiday.  'So, I told him: 'It's been four years, no ring, what's going on?' I was in a bit of a mood, I was thinking: 'You're taking me for a ride.' 'He said: 'Let's go take a walk on the beach'. When we got there, he said: 'You're upset with me just turn around.' I turn around, and he's on one knee.' Fats also divulged her and Alan's wedding will be a merging of their two cultures; Sierra Leonean and Polish. She said:' It's going to be in Cornwall, it's going to beautiful. I can't wait, I've already booked a venue. We're going put the cultures together, Sierra Leonean and Polish. It's going to be a big wedding!'     Fats was born with dwarfism but does not like the term 'dwarf', preferring, as many do, 'little person'. The star was 'bullied severely' during her childhood but credits her father for helping her develop a thick skin. She said: 'My dad, he is a mental health nurse now he works with people with learning difficulties he gave me all the tools to get though what I went through. 'I was bullied very severely and I didn't want to go to school, but they empowered me to go knowing I'd have their love when I get home.' 'Little Fats believed in those things they used to say: name-calling ,all the abuse that was thrown to me at school. But, it made me a stronger person. Any troll that tries to message me I'm like: 'Well, this is nothing.'  The star has amassed a gargantuan 2.9 million followers on TikTok and over 300,000 followers on Instagram. She specialises in hilarious skits and is not afraid to make fun of herself. Her fiancé Alan is also fond of social media and is detailing his fitness journey as someone with cerebral palsy. In 2018, she shot to fame on the controversial dating show The Undateables, described as a 'documentary series following people with challenging conditions who are looking for love.' The show has come under fire in the past for its title and Fats revealed she initially turned down appearing on the show for the same reason. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline in 2023, Fats confessed: 'I didn't like the name whatsoever, that's why I declined initially. 'But then I thought about the bigger picture. I was very young, I was 20 and I thought I could find love.' Fats continued: 'Also, the first time I ever saw a Black little person was on The Undateables and I thought: 'What if I do that for other people?' So, I changed my mind and I messaged them. 'It was a great experience to be honest with you. Although a lot of people say 'you're not undateable' and I know it! 'But I'm glad I went on there and showed people my personality and that's where I started my journey. I'm proud to say I did.' The journey led to the 'amazing' Alan who often appears in Fats' social media videos. Fats previously said of their relationship: 'We are the best team.' Fats Timbo says her fiancé Alan is 'everything I want' in a manCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} Artist: Leon Timbo Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida Latest Album: Lovers and Fools, Vol. 2 Which artists have influenced you the most…and how? Ray Charles. Ray Charles was able to authentically represent a part of himself, within the country music genre, without losing the essence of the Ray Charles we have all come to love and know. My deep admiration for him is directly associated with the genuineness experienced in all his music, regardless of the chosen genre or sound. His ability to be himself gives me permission to be myself! As a musician, I needed that permission to do what I do. What’s your favorite memory from being on stage? If you had to write a mission statement for your career, what would it be? We create art that gives people permission to live honestly, and freely! What has been the best advice you’ve in your career so far? Let it go! Let go of the good, the bad, expectations, and limitations. As artists and writers, I think we put a lot of pressure on ourselves, and sometimes it prevents us from experiencing the freedom that creative moments naturally bring. The best advice I have ever been given is to let all that stuff go and write for the moment. What rituals do you have, either in the studio, or before a show? © 2025, THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION, LLC. View all trademarks “Imagine for a moment that your life is a movie,” starts Fats Timbo. The broadcaster, author, and GLAMOUR Woman of the Year is speaking at our Manchester Empowerment Summit, in partnership with Samsung Galaxy Ring “Not just a cameo or supporting role,” she continues How would that change the way you approach each day?” Fats is fast-becoming one of the most recognisable faces in the media industry comedian and educator has appeared on Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer and will present the 2024 Paralympic Games on Channel 4 Are you ready to unlock your main character energy? Here's a sneak peek at five of Fats Timbo's commandments for living fearlessly… Commandment 1: Be unexpectedLife, being life, is full of surprises, and you should be no different. When you embrace unpredictability, opportunities you never imagined spring up faster than pop-up ads on questionable websites. I was born with dwarfism — a surprise for my mum, no doubt. Her joy gave way to uncertainty when I arrived. But here's the thing, being unexpected means breaking the mould! Say I find myself at a club. People are already surprised to see me enjoying my life, and being unashamedly myself, so my approach – get on the stage. If people are going to be surprised by me, I’m going to surprise myself. Love and compassion are transformative – nothing can change the world quite like kindness can, and although love might not be a Marvel movie super power, it isn’t just for romcoms. In my journey, my family and friends were my pillars. Times were gloomy, but their unwavering support turned adversity into a series of triumphs. They forgave my mishaps and cheered for every minor victory, reinforcing that I am more than my downfalls. As I've written in the past: “Our family is anyone who truly knows us. Seek out your tribe. These are your real-life Avengers, always ready to jump in when you’re in a bind. Love is a superpower worth wielding." Commandment 3: Rise aboveResilience isn’t just about enduring hardships; it’s about transforming how we respond to them. Trust me, I’ve had moments where others tried to bring me down harder than a faulty rollercoaster. Remember a time someone close to you hurled hurtful comments like confetti at a parade? Hurtful, right? But every confetti piece, I chose to pick up and examine. Their actions spoke of their pain, not my shortcomings. Don't just endure your pain; learn from it. Be brave enough to challenge those who bring negativity in your life, and yes, sometimes, you must let go. Rise above. Elevate yourself and create that ripple of positivity." Life is a beautiful tapestry of experiences. Patience and faith in the process are paramount. Invest in each moment instead of pining for a ‘fast-forward’ button. Think of it: You’re alive! Many in history would kill for that privilege! Each struggle is just another piece of the puzzle, each day an opportunity. Embrace it and trust that every moment is forming the masterpiece of your life." Commandment 5: Only doubt doubt itselfWe all experience self-doubt, especially during challenging times — yes, even that friend who always seems to have it all together. But these moments are not villains in our story – they test our self-belief and highlight its incredible value. "Decide what you want and where you want to be, create a plan with small steps, and work towards them one at a time." Not everyone will grasp your dreams; they might not even glimpse your world or its possibilities. That’s okay. Surround yourself with those whose opinions you trust, but remember, you must believe in yourself first. Be strong enough to doubt self-doubt itself. But always be mindful of comparisons — I’m talking about you, social media, where everyone’s life looks more fabulous than yours! While comparisons can teach us valuable lessons, aimless comparisons can be poisonous. To paraphrase Roosevelt, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” So why let it snatch yours? Commandment 6: Discover new perspectivesEmbracing diverse viewpoints can profoundly impact your personal growth and understanding of the world and when you try to see other people’s perspectives your world does too.” It’s crucial to look at those who have less rather than fixating on those who seem to have more than you their "more" is an elaborate mirage Gratitude opens your eyes to life’s richness Exploring different experiences could reveal unexpected joys The unhappy moments in your current situation could be stepping stones to where you truly belong offering a billion answers to the question "Where do I fit?" Venture out — whether it’s the beach a community you know well seen with new eyes or a group of people you have never met I had to accept that people would stare. So I decided to get used to it AND get good at it. More from empowermentPeople editing photos of celebrities in the name of 'fat representation' is wrong - here’s why We love how this empowering Adidas campaign normalises the human body These sickening comments about Camila Cabello's bikini photos show how we've been taught to hate our bodies This refreshing TikTok trend shows how different body types carry the same weight Lady Gaga's flawless makeup-free selfie belongs in the Louvre Timothy Grainger pulls up a photo of the new Timbo's Boiled Peanuts trailer Ken Knight picks up four pounds of boiled peanuts at Timbo's on June 15 Timothy Grainger opened Timbo’s Boiled Peanuts in 1989 owner of Timbo's Boiled Peanuts in Charleston Timothy Grainger scoops up a pile of boiled peanuts and places them on a scale inside a bright orange trailer on Highway 61 in Charleston Cars rush down the two-lane West Ashley thruway as he tips 4 pounds of nuts into a plastic bag He ties the top and hands it to longtime customer Ken Knight The 53-year-old has been visiting Timbo’s Boiled Peanuts since he was a teenager He’s always been good to the heart,” Knight said Timbo’s Boiled Peanuts opened in March 1989 and has been parked at 2484 Ashley River Road for the last 18 years A health crisis and turmoil with his landlord has put Grainger’s business which relies solely on selling a pound of peanuts for just $8 delivered food to airplanes before getting into the boiled peanut business he sells 100 pounds of nuts just about every day he opens; right now Grainger’s days are filled with unpleasantries when he’s not selling out of Cajun boiled peanuts before noon The Summerville resident starts his dialysis treatments just after 6 a.m Mondays and Wednesdays are reserved for doctors appointments He’s in need of a kidney donor with blood type O-positive Grainger’s three living siblings are not a match When he’s not looking after his health, Grainger is in discussions with his landlord to keep the vintage trailer in its current location. The property owner, who could not be reached for comment, has suggested a nearly $700 rent increase and relocation next door that Grainger said would destroy the business — and the 54-year-old trailer itself “If somebody tried to steal this right now it’d be in the middle of the road,” Grainger said Grainger is prepared to part with the physical trailer but not the business which he said brings in income he could not live without He paid $16,000 for a new trailer that’s ready to hit the street Reach Parker Milner at 843-830-3911. Follow him on X @parkermilner_. Subscribe to CHS Menu newsletter Registered users only and are accessible via the link at the bottom of the page By taking these embed codes you are agreeing to the terms and conditions Please credit Channel 4 and include transmission details “It’s like falling back in love with the purity of creativity.” When you purchase through affiliate links on MusicTech.com, you may contribute to our site through commissions. Learn moreCredit: Prince Williams/WireImage Get MusicTech breaking news as it happens by following us on Telegram: https://t.me/MusicTechOfficial While many musicians disapprove of the lack of legal regulation with regard to AI use in music, producer Timbaland is a big proponent of artificial intelligence, and uses it regularly in his workflow. He’s even a Strategic Advisor of Suno Timbaland’s endorsement of the AI music creation firm has been shared on the company’s YouTube channel Opening with a shot of the producer grooving along to a Suno-generated track Timbaland enthuses: “I just love innovation I love things that can take what I’ve been doing for 30 years of my life and make it better.” The video then showcases a section of Timbaland’s creative process He takes advantage of Suno’s Covers feature in particular “Suno is the tool – it’s the tool to turn your music into something that you have never heard,” he says At the centre of his excitement is how refreshing Suno feels to use “I haven’t been excited about a tool in a long time,” he explains but [Suno] is the new everything… I’m like a kid It’s like falling back in love with the purity of creativity.” Timbaland is also hosting a competition to create a remix of his new song Love Again using Suno AI Speaking to Rolling Stone about the partnership He’s so fond that he even calls Suno “Baby Timbo” Asked about the lawsuits aimed at AI regulation Timbaland is undeterred by such controversy: “When they talk that talk That’s what Suno is – the best tool of the future It allows you to get any idea in your imagination out of your head.” He also waves away worries about AI replacing musicians in the future: “You still need that human element to operate this tool I understand it comes with some some stones thrown.” However, the ‘stones’ being thrown are more like boulders. The RIAA filed lawsuits back in June against Suno and Udio, citing “copyright infringement on an almost unimaginable scale.” Get the latest news, reviews and tutorials to your inbox. The world’s leading media brand at the intersection of music and technology. In this Timbaland-focused retrospective, we check out some songs that the hitmaker was behind, which made him a household name. Missy Elliott feat. Nicole Wray and Big Boi - “All N My Grill” Among the singles on Missy Elliott’s sophomore album “Da Real World” was the symphony-driven “All N My Grill,” where Timbaland’s production matched the energy of Missy along with featured artists Nicole Wray and Big Boi. Timbaland slowed it down for Ginuwine on “Same Ol’ G,” where the singer contemplates coming into manhood, while the producer can be heard ad-libbing in the background. On her third and final album, Aaliyah sounded more sure of herself than ever. “More Than a Woman” still sounds like the future, where Timbaland’s production skitters and blares but doesn’t overpower the late singer. Tweet sang with assuredness over the experimentation of Timbaland’s beat and oozed sexiness on her “Southern Hummingbird” classic “Call Me.” With a beat reminiscent to Aaliyah’s “One In a Million,” Timbaland soundtracked the male perspective to love on Playa’s biggest hit “Cheers 2 U.” In rap duo Timbaland & Magoo, the Virginia natives brought out the best in each other on their three albums, but nothing beat the futurism of their track “Luv 2 Luv U.” episode schedules and select live stream updates.  Recorded live at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in 2021 The Americana Music Association’s 20th Annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony is a celebration of the confluence of roots folk and country music.  For the tenth year in conjunction with producers Martin Fischer and Jed Hilly for the Americana Music Association proudly deliver a special ACL Presents.   Lifetime Achievement Award honorees Fisk Jubilee Singers the award-winning choir formed at Nashville’s HBCU Fisk University open the hour and raise the Ryman roof with the stirring spiritual “I Believe” joined by gospel great Leon Timbo Americana’s Artist of the Year Brandi Carlile delivers a gorgeous solo performance of her 2022 triple Grammy-nominated song “Right On Time” and also performs with her bandmates Maren Morris Natalie Hemby and Amanda Shires in country supergroup the Highwomen joined by greats Yola and Jason Isbell for the occasion Multiple Americana Album of the Year nominees showcase highlights: Americana stalwart Sarah Jarosz performs “I’ll Be Gone,” a gem from her celebrated World on the Ground joined by John Leventhal; Valerie June performs her Song of the Year-nominated “Call Me A Fool” from her The Moon And Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers joined by Stax great and Lifetime Achievement honoree Carla Thomas; and one of the genre’s top stars is joined by wife and collaborator Amanda Shires for “Letting You Go,” a poignant song written for their young daughter from his acclaimed Reunions The award’s Emerging Artist honorees take the stage to showcase their talents: the year’s Emerging Artist Award-winner and “the pride of San Benito makes a sparkling debut with his singular brand of Gulf & Western music performing the two-stepping “Are We Lonesome Yet.” Fellow nominee delivers her 2022 double Grammy-nominated “Nightflyer,” a soulful number from her critically-acclaimed solo record Outside Child also a 2022 Grammy nominee for Best Americana Album Breakout singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah showcases her bonafides with a powerhouse “Fancy Drones (Fracture Me),” forecasting the future of the genre.  The special pays tribute to a pair of Americana greats we lost in 2021: Country-folk legend Nanci Griffith is saluted with a gorgeous reading of her “Gulf Coast Highway,” performed by Aoife O’Donovan and Joe Henry;  country great Tom T Hall is honored by famed musician Buddy Miller who performs a memorable rendition of Hall’s classic “That’s How I Got to Memphis.”  The show closes with the eclectic rock-country-Latin band the Mavericks recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award celebrating the diversity of the genre with “La Sitiera,” from their acclaimed Spanish-language album En Español Aiofe O’Donovan & Joe Henry “Gulf Coast Highway”  Charley Crockett ”Are We Lonesome Yet”  Amythyst Kiah “Fancy Drones (Fracture Me)” Buddy Miller “That’s How I Got to Memphis” The Americana Music Association is a professional not-for-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American roots music around the world The Association produces events throughout the year; including AMERICANAFEST and the critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards program The Americana Music Association receives enormous support from the Tennessee Department of Tourism ACL Presents is music programming created by ACL Presents programming includes television specials web series and recorded music presentations and is made in the spirit and standards of the legendary PBS series Austin City Limits the longest-running live music series in television history ACL Presents collaborations have included: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass with KQED and Americana Music Festival with Nashville Public Television (NPT).  Austin City Limits is a production of Austin PBS Given Leon Timbo’s upbringing in church and his use of music to communicate spiritual experience it is a treat for us that he’s made a Christmas album The six songs on Carols of Love and Healing (out now) include three Timbo originals and three traditional Christmas hymns syncopated country version of “Angels We Have Heard on High,” featuring Jesse Ray Miller Timbo’s delivery ripples with Philadelphia soul His sweet vocals on the chorus evoke the angels The original “Get Here” echoes the shimmering vocal power of Nickolas Ashford and Marvin Gaye’s heart-rending emotional delivery The song expresses a simple plea: For families of all kinds to get together and celebrate their unity despite their differences spiraling higher and higher over layers of keys and strings and bright guitar riffs to deliver the message that “time does heal all.” Timbo’s phrasing allows us to enter the song where we will hearing the notes that catch our souls in his vocal snare He draws us into the song’s powerful message There are echoes of Jerry Butler all through the EP but Butler’s “Brand New Me” specifically reverberates in “Heal.” “Oh Holy Night” plays so often on repeat this time of year that it’s become banal But Timbo’s version resurrects the personal immediacy of the hymn by delivering it with heart and soul as if the folks sitting around you are singing it Timbo’s “Silent Night” features Aaron Lindsey It is a hauntingly beautiful ode to the night before Christ was born This segues effortlessly into the praise song “Watch Over Me,” (also featuring Lindsey Echoes of Andrae Crouch resonate through this closing song Take a break this season from the usual holiday music schlock to spin this soulful to heal our individual and communal wounds Carols of Love and Healing is available HERE YouTube BY ISN STAFF | September 9 BALTIMORE, MD – Timothy “Timbo” Shriver has been named President of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) one of the nation’s longest-running service organizations it was announced today by the organization’s Board of Directors Shriver comes to JVC from The Future Project where he has held leadership positions since 2012 most recently as Chief Dream Director in San Francisco Among a handful of the organization’s earliest employees Shriver has spearheaded the development and growth of The Future Project’s transformative school programs — from youth leadership training and teacher engagement to its innovative recruitment and marketing strategies The Future Project now serves over 50 schools in seven cities transforming schools into inspiring and engaging places that encourage young people to identify their dreams and put them into action Shriver learned early on how to make those efforts count he co-founded “Spread the Word to End the Word,” a global youth-led campaign to end the casual and pejorative use of the word “retard(ed)” aimed at people with disabilities more than half-a-million people have pledged support for the cause and now over 2,500 student-led events are held annually across the world Shriver spent this past year as a Lecturer at the Stanford Design School with a focus on leadership Chair of JVC’s Board of Directors said an authentic leader and an inspiring spokesperson We are thrilled that those outstanding qualities will be dedicated to building JVC’s programs and initiatives While JVC is a most inclusive organization in terms of the people we serve and our volunteers Tim’s personal commitment to Jesuit spirituality and its universal values will further position us to expand and grow our service to the poor.” “JVC has touched and changed countless lives in its more than 50 years I’m deeply honored to take on this challenge and humbled by the fearless and courageous dedication of the Jesuit Volunteers today and throughout this organization’s history Inspired by the modern compassion and leadership of Pope Francis which we will see close up later this month we see a huge opportunity for JVC to lead a new era in youth leadership faith formation and national service in this country.” graduated from Yale University in 2011 with a BA degree in ethics Among the nation’s oldest service organizations the Jesuit Volunteer Corps aspires to create a more just and hopeful world by engaging passionate young people in vital service within poor communities fostering the growth of leaders committed to faith in action Jesuit Volunteers live in the communities where they serve among the most marginalized citizens in the United States and six developing countries Approximately 300 young men and women serve in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps each year with legions of former volunteers continuing their commitment to service and social justice throughout their lives  Jesuit Volunteer Corps and current and former Jesuit Volunteers are key constituencies of the Ignatian Solidarity Network Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The Ignatian Solidarity Network (ISN) is a national social justice network inspired by the spirituality of St ISN was founded in 2004 and is a lay-led 501(c)3 organization working in partnership with Jesuit universities along with many other Catholic institutions and social justice partners Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk proudly announces the appointment of Lisa Timbo to Area General Manager Timbo brings over 30 years of hotel industry experience to Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk and the Marriott family of hotels Timbo began her hotel career in food and beverage at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort where she worked her way up to hold multiple leadership positions at the Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield Timbo was promoted to General Manager of Chicago Marriott O'Hare Suites and as her career progressed she became Area General Manager - Revenue for the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook Area General Manager for the Chicago Marriott O'Hare General Manager for the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center General Manager for the JW Marriott Chicago Marketing Vice President for the Midwest and most recently Area General Manager for The Westin O'Hare and the Midwest Timbo is the Area General Manager for Chicago and specifically Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk she will support the following hotels in Chicago: Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile W Chicago - City Center and The Westin O'Hare Timbo is responsible to actively participate and execute strategy to exceed guests' satisfaction foster a positive work environment for team members and develop a leadership team for financial success providing inspiring service and experiences and desire to help remove obstacles for her hotel teams to drive strong results As a young poet and the child of a preacher Leon’s remarkable artistic journey has been the answer to that prayer Timbo started writing and performing songs on DIY solo tours in his native Florida eventually expanding his reach across the United States He focused on connecting with each audience member and immediately started building a loyal following It was on one of these tours that musician and actor Tyrese Gibson fell in love with his music and storytelling and invited Leon to open for him Gibson’s mentorship helped Leon hone his sound and opened massive doors of opportunity Each step of Leon’s musical path has been guided by faith He has performed with the legendary Fisk Jubilee Singers and hung out at a bar with Quincy Jones Jun 28, 2016 | Interviews genuine soulful artists that seem to be a rarity in this day and age In a generation where microwave music rules the airwaves it’s refreshing to see a true musician looking to buck that trend His talents were validated during this journey by the likes of superstars Tyrese and Babyface We had a chance to sit down with Leon Timbo for an interview the night he performed at our Sol Village show in NYC earlier this month how he originally connected with Tyrese and Babyface YouKnowIGotSoul: Start out in the beginning We read in your bio you got off to a late start Leon Timbo: I’ve been a church boy all of my life Music was somewhere in me but I couldn’t articulate it If you go back to my hometown of Jacksonville you’ll hear people say I couldn’t carry a note I asked God to do this for me and promised I’d be a good person for the rest of my life I know what it feels like not to sing and move I never take moments on stage or moments in front of people or the articulation of any type of creative thing for granted I know what it feels like to have it here and not being able to express it I’m kinda grateful for it because it’s given me that plight of resistance My strength is being in the fact it hasn’t always been easy YouKnowIGotSoul: What influenced your unique sound Leon Timbo: I couldn’t find a reference point for it We’re so country down there that we’re known by our county Duvall more than we are for our city You tend to be really passionate and organic You kinda take from the elements around you and build this tapestry of sound I think that’s just how I articulated that space YouKnowIGotSoul: During this newfound expression of music how did you learn to bring the guitar into it Leon Timbo: Well I’m a singer songwriter first which means the guitar has always been my canvas so the guitar and me kinda became boyfriend and girlfriend YouKnowIGotSoul: Songs like “You’re My Darling” and “Don’t Call” have that old school vibe to it Leon Timbo: “Don’t Call” was more bare bones This idea that friendship isn’t the convenience of technology It is sacrificing your space and finding another person in their space sometimes you cannot value the choice of inconveniencing yourself for somebody else’s safety I just needed a canvas to paint the picture “You’re My Darling” was a little different I had the ability to articulate a live dance track that would remind me of what courting felt like but I like telling a story and getting to the same end with a woman because it lasts longer I just kinda enjoyed the maturity of saying “You’re beautiful that rose reminds me of you.” It’s the same thing but it’s not She’ll never forget the rose reminding me of her YouKnowIGotSoul: You caught a break in your career when you linked up with Tyrese and he introduced you to Babyface I was actually singing in TD Jakes church in Dallas I assume they had a meeting about one of Bishop Jakes’ movies He came backstage and said “Whatever you did here can you do at the House of Blues?” So I was like sure I realized that the music isn’t only contingent on how I feel That room pulled a certain energy out of me that other rooms wouldn’t have It’s been a learning process and I’ve always gotten something out of their artistry which has made them millions YouKnowIGotSoul: Talk about your major influences who didn’t start his career until his 30’s the ability to crossover into different genres I think he was one of the smartest musicians we ever heard YouKnowIGotSoul: What have you been working on I’ve been working on “What Love’s All About” This particular project spans the idea that music is timeless I don’t want to just put my music up next to whoever is hot on the charts today It’s a high order but I don’t believe we’ve lost the spirit that those came from I think we’ve just been lazy and microwaved our process Because I’m not grown enough to finish that song It took Stevie five years to do “Songs in the Key of Life” We miss that because of the demand of the industry and the demand of technology I just took a risk and I really believe it’s going to pay off Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress A Timbo man already facing three felony charges of rape and sexual indecency with a child has now been hit with 11 new felony counts a report from the Child Abuse Hot Line forwarded to the Stone County Sheriff’s Department led to the arrest of a Timbo man Court information said Johnny Baker (pictured below) authorities seized a cell phone and obtained a search warrant for the phone’s data The new charges relate to 11 explicit images allegedly found on the phone Baker now faces 11 felony counts of pandering or possessing visuals of a person involved with sexually explicit conduct with a child The court record also shows that the prosecution has asked for a bond of $400,000 dollars for Baker His earlier charges carried a bond of $200,000