Da'Jzon Hughes

Kalamazoo

Digital Production Director at WRKR-FM (Kalamazoo, MI)

Articles

Mars Is America's Worst Chocolate Brand Is Sold In Michigan

3 days ago | wkfr.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

24/7 Wall St went on a hunt to find out which chocolate brands are the worst for our health.
Social Security Checks Could Be Smaller For Michigan Residents

2 weeks ago | wkfr.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

We have all been told since we were young adults that a portion of our income checks are taken out for taxes but what some people may not know or forget is that social security is a part of those taxes. There are funds taken out of every working person's check to put into the nation's social security account. This money is then distributed to retirees to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Popular Mcdonald's Item Returning To Michigan Locations July 2025

2 weeks ago | wkfr.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

A couple of years ago, people all over the United States went into an uproar over the removal of an item from the McDonald's menu. This isn't the first time this has happened with McDonald's or any fast-food restaurant for that matter. Fast food menus are constantly changing as they are trying to find new items that retain their regular customers while enticing new customers. This is always a fine line to walk because with every removal you are bond to make a handful of your customers upset.
Could Earlier Starts Be Coming To Michigan Public Schools?

2 weeks ago | wkfr.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

The time in which the school day starts has been under debate for a little over a decade now. For as long as I can remember, elementary schools have started around 8:30-9:00 which would allow them to be in school until about 3:30-4:00, making it easier for parents to find transportation and childcare arrangements.
Michigan Residents Beware Of Air Conditioner Recalled For Mold Risk

3 weeks ago | wgrd.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

Michigan Residents Beware Of Air Conditioner Recalled For Mold RiskMichigan Residents Beware Of Air Conditioner Recalled For Mold RiskCanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThe summer is the hottest time of the year and many of us are wearing the least amount of clothes and trying to find anyway to cool down. Some of us have the fans cranked on high, eating ice cream or popsicles, and enjoying cold drinks. While all these things can help, they are only temporary relief.
Michigan Airport Joins Pilot Program For Autonomous Wheelchairs

3 weeks ago | wkfr.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

Making your way through an airport can be one of the most daunting tasks on the body as it involves lots of walking, carrying/wheeling bags around, and sometimes even climbing stairs. This doesn't even mention the thousands of other passengers trying to shop, get food, or find their way to their gate. The airport is a jumbled mess of people trying to avoid everyone while getting to their destination on time. For some people, they can't make their way through the airport swiftly without assistance.
Starbucks Reward System Changes Affecting Michigan Locations

3 weeks ago | wkfr.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

There are billions of people across the world who drink coffee and many of them feel like they can't or haven't gotten their day started if they haven't had their coffee yet. The caffeinated beverage is known to help people wake up, stay up, be energized, and interactive for the day. Many people would tell you that they aren't the same person before and after they have their first cup of coffee. Starbucks has been around for decades serving the world their famous coffee blends.
Could Earlier Starts Be Coming To Michigan Public Schools?

3 weeks ago | wgrd.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThe time in which the school day starts has been under debate for a little over a decade now. For as long as I can remember, elementary schools have started around 8:30-9:00 which would allow them to be in school until about 3:30-4:00, making it easier for parents to find transportation and childcare arrangements.
Restaurants Where Michigan Kids Can Eat For Free

3 weeks ago | wkfr.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

With the summer coming up quickly, school is about to get out and the kids will be enjoying summer vacation. While this is a joyous time for them, for many parents this can be a stressful time as they now have some concerns to deal with. Firstly, they have to find daycare, entertainment, and educational activity to last all day for their kids which is not an easy task. On top of that, the most important thing is making sure the children are eating every day.
Western Michigan Football Sends Jon Gruden Special Package

3 weeks ago | wkfr.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

Jon Gruden is one of the most notable names in sports as he had a long-standing career as both a player and a coach before becoming an analyst and starting the "Jon Gruden QB Camp". He never made it to the professional ranks as player but was the backup quarterback for the Dayton Flyers during his college days. He started as a position coach in the college realm before working all the way up to a head coach in the NFL.

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