Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

Evansville, Gary

Business and Economic Development Reporter at Capital B

Business and Economic Development Reporter @CapitalBNews Cleveland Born&Raised LUM ‘19 💚 UMD ‘21❤️🖤 @nabj member

Articles

Gary to Get $100M Convention Center in Major Win for City

1 month ago | gary.capitalbnews.org | Rayonna Burton-Jernigan |Calvin Davis

Robert Buggs stood alone amid a sea of applause. Clad in a baby-blue fedora and matching sport coat, he was the only person to rise in the county Government Center’s second-floor chamber as the Lake County Board of Commissioners named Gary the new convention center site. “I’m very ecstatic about it, because now’s the time for Gary,” he stated after hearing the announcement.
Gary’s Big Win: Convention Center News Sparks Citywide Excitement

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rayonna Burton-Jernigan |Calvin Davis

Robert Buggs stood alone amid a sea of applause. Clad in a baby-blue fedora and matching sport coat, he was the only person to rise in the county Government Center’s second-floor chamber as the Lake County Board of Commissioners named Gary the new convention center site. “I’m very ecstatic about it, because now’s the time for Gary,” he stated after hearing the announcement.
New Lake County Convention Center Is Coming to Gary

1 month ago | gary.capitalbnews.org | Calvin Davis |Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

It’s official. The Lake County Board of Commissioners selected Gary as the site for the new Lake County Convention Center. The commissioners announced the decision Wednesday morning to a packed room and were met with rousing applause from an audience that included Gary residents and city officials. What began as proposals for 14 sites across the county was narrowed to five in March 2024 and ultimately down to two finalists: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary and Patriot Park in Hobart.
New Lake County Convention Center Is Coming to Gary

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Calvin Davis |Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

It’s official. The Lake County Board of Commissioners selected Gary as the site for the new Lake County Convention Center. The commissioners announced the decision Wednesday morning to a packed room and were met with rousing applause from an audience that included Gary residents and city officials. What began as proposals for 14 sites across the county was narrowed to five in March 2024 and ultimately down to two finalists: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana in Gary and Patriot Park in Hobart.
She Styled Beyoncé’s Tour. Now She Wants to Rebuild the Arts in Gary

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

When Sankara McCain walked across the stage to graduate from Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts, she didn’t know where her arts journey would take her. Never did she think it would lead to her working with everyone from Phylicia Rashad to Saweetie to Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter for the “Cowboy Carter” tour. “I’ve probably touched every female rapper,” she said.
Sankara McCain Turned Her Gary Roots Into a Global Fashion Brand

1 month ago | gary.capitalbnews.org | Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

When Sankara McCain walked across the stage to graduate from Emerson School for Visual and Performing Arts, she didn’t know where her arts journey would take her. Never did she think it would lead to her working with everyone from Phylicia Rashad to Saweetie to Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter for the “Cowboy Carter” tour. “I’ve probably touched every female rapper,” she said.
Here’s a First Look at Gary’s New YMCA and Boys & Girls Club Design

2 months ago | gary.capitalbnews.org | Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

City officials, community leaders, and residents gathered in Gary’s Tolleston neighborhood to mark the start of construction on a $35 million YMCA and Boys & Girls Club campus. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday at the site of the former Tolleston Middle School, where the 91,000-square-foot facility will be built.
Gary’s Seniors on Edge as Tariffs Threaten Their Savings

2 months ago | gary.capitalbnews.org | Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

On a recent weekday afternoon, the Gary Public Library’s community room was filled with dozens of seniors seeking community, friendship, and a game of bingo. For members of the Senior Citizens Friendship Club, it’s a welcome escape from the stress and uncertainty of daily life. It offers a brief window to laugh, unwind, and connect with others. “Trump ain’t getting this,” one woman said as she walked out the door, waving her bingo winnings envelope.
Gary’s Seniors on Edge as Tariffs Threaten Their Savings

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

On a recent weekday afternoon, the Gary Public Library’s community room was filled with dozens of seniors seeking community, friendship, and a game of bingo. For members of the Senior Citizens Friendship Club, it’s a welcome escape from the stress and uncertainty of daily life. It offers a brief window to laugh, unwind, and connect with others. “Trump ain’t getting this,” one woman said as she walked out the door, waving her bingo winnings envelope.
‘This Is About More Than Just Food’: Inside a Grassroots Effort Feeding Hundreds in Gary

2 months ago | gary.capitalbnews.org | Rayonna Burton-Jernigan

On a windy Sunday morning this month in downtown Gary, families lined up outside the Family Life Community Center. They weren’t there for church, but for nourishment. “Number 1!” “Numbers 25-30!” a volunteer shouted into a bullhorn, his voice cutting through the jazz music that filled the air.