Stephanie Johnson

Jan 3, 2025 | knkx.org | Stephanie Johnson

The Blind Boys of Alabama have been a working singing group since 1939, previously under the name Happy Land Jubilee singers. They performed their Christmas show at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley in December. While in town, the four sharply dressed vocalists stopped by the KNKX Seattle studios with their band for a few songs and some conversation. Resplendent in matching red and black suit jackets with vests, the Blind Boys matched down to their shoes, which were covered in black crystals.

Dec 10, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Kathleen Lundy |Christopher Collette |Stephanie Johnson

Share VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Public School leaders are set to vote on updating their cell phone policy to reflect Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's executive order during Tuesday's meeting. Council members will hear recommendations on policies reflecting phone-free education policies. Tuesday's meeting is scheduled to run from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. You can find information on how to attend and leave public comments on their website.

Sep 23, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Stephanie Johnson

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach mom is taking action against St. John the Apostle Catholic School after her son was suspended for reporting another student bringing a bullet into school. Attorney Timothy Anderson is representing parent Rachel Wigand. “There’s nothing in the handbook that specifically tells the parent or the child if you don’t do this, we will do this,” said Anderson.

Sep 21, 2024 | knkx.org | Stephanie Johnson

While in Seattle for shows at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, legendary trombonist Fred Wesley brought his New JB's band to the KNKX studios for an exciting studio session that showed Wesley is more than just a James Brown sideman. Wesley spoke with Grooveyard host Stephanie Anne Johnson about his incredible history playing with Brown and his sideman, saxophonist Maceo Parker. He also talked about his time with the Count Basie Orchestra and the diversity of music he plays with his new band.

Sep 17, 2024 | 13newsnow.com | Stephanie Johnson

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Many people attended the Newport News Public School Board meeting on Tuesday evening after a 17-year-old was shot and killed near Heritage High School Tuesday morning. That shooting came only a week after a 15-year-old was shot and killed at his Menchville High School bus stop. During the meeting, parent Crystal Beauvais shared the panic she felt after her daughter texted her about a nearby shooting.