Nazair Jones comes home to Roanoke Rapids to give back

Posted Nov 28, 2019
For the first time in seven years, Nazair Jones had a chance to be home for Thanksgiving. He spent a portion of that time on Tuesday handing out turkeys to residents in need at Roanoke Rapids High School. It was part of his Made Men Mentoring program and a way the NFL player, who is currently healing from an injury, chose to give back. (RRSpin.com)

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