Podcast No. 123: Cassie Stephenson of the Jackson Sun

The Jackson Sun has seen lots of faces from around the nation amongst their staff, and California native Cassie Stephenson recently celebrated one year as our paper’s breaking news and justice reporter. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews her about her cross-country move and the unique challenges she faces as a journalist in 2019.

Kevin AdelsbergerOctober 8, 2019Jackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Cassie Stephenson, Jackson Sun, news, journalism, California, Pepperdine University, Malibu CA, Ventura County CA, Washington D.C., Scoop News Group, Brownsville TN, murder, justice, crime

Podcast No. 119: Adam Friedman of the Jackson Sun

With the runoff election just around the corner, we’ve all been keeping eyes on updates in the Jackson Sun, and so much of that is thanks to reporter Adam Friedman. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this recent transplant from Indiana about his time at the paper and what’s he’s learned about our community.

Kevin AdelsbergerJune 4, 2019Jackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Adam Friedman, Indiana, Indianapolis IN, Jackson Sun, Syracuse NY, Syracuse University, Naples FL, journalism, election, government, sports, broadcasting, politics

Podcast No. 90: Maranda Faris of The Jackson Sun

Crime reporters have some of the toughest jobs on the planet, but Maranda Faris of The Jackson Sun loves it and is eager to bring hope to dark areas in our city. Today on our podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews this MTSU grad about her journey with journalism.

Kevin AdelsbergerOctober 17, 2017Jackson TN, Tennessee, Kevin Adelsberger, Maranda Faris, Jackson Sun, journalism, crime, Winchester TN, MTSU, Middle Tennessee State University, communications, Harry Potter, newspaper, reading, photography

Podcast No. 80: Omer Yusuf of The Jackson Sun

Been noticing some changes in The Jackson Sun lately? While change can be a tough thing, we're excited for the ways our local paper is evolving, including some of their newest staff members. Today on the podcast, Kevin Adelsberger interviews recently transplanted journalist Omer Yusuf. Find out how this Minnesota native came to the South and what his experience reporting on local business and government has been like.

Podcast No. 56: Frank Hay of The Jackson Sun

Last October, The Jackson Sun announced the hiring of a new General Manager and Director of Sales, Frank Hay. Today Kevin Adelsberger sits down with this Jackson transplant to learn how he ended up in West Tennessee after living in nearly every other state in the U.S.. We'll also explore Frank's journey from a NASA family to a music-centered education to now a career in the journalism world.

Kevin AdelsbergerJuly 12, 2016Jackson TN, Tennessee, Frank Hay, Kevin Adelsberger, Jackson Sun, newspaper, news, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Atlanta GA, Florida, California, Orange County, sales, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, BellSouth, Yellow Pages, broadcasting, radio, TV, television, journalism, Gannett, Camelot Records, Old Hickory Mall, Jacksonville AL, Alabama, Georgia, Jacksonville State University, music, teaching, education, Arizona, symphony, orchestra, French horn, carpenter, home repair, New York City, architecture, Kentucky, coal mining, West Virginia, Detroit MI, Michigan, army, Wayne State University, Skylab, Miss Baker, Huntsville AL, German, Houston TX, engineer, General Manager, Director of Sales, USA Today, media, Los Angeles CA, advertising, business, market, marketing, print, publishing, Nashville TN, Memphis TN, West Tennessee, development

Podcast No. 50: Tyler Whetstone of The Jackson Sun

It's easy to forget about just all the hard work that goes into getting the facts on local news to your hands or devices. Today Kevin Adelsberger sits down with Tyler Whetstone, local government reporter for The Jackson Sun, and learns a little about his background and the process behind writing these essential stories for our city.