NACC Presents Ernie and Friends : A Comedy Night

NACC to Host “Ernie & Friends: A Comedy Night benefitting Academic and Athletics Scholarships” on Oct. 16

Northeast Alabama Community College is excited to present the “Ernie & Friends” comedy show, a special fundraising event to support academic and athletic scholarships for NACC students. The show will take place on Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. in the Tom Bevill Lyceum.
This fun night of clean comedy will feature NACC alum Ernie Kennamer and friends Jason Hedden, Jody Fuller, and Roy Hairston.
Tickets for the event go on sale Friday, August 29, at 9 a.m. and can be purchased online at nacc.edu or by calling 256-638-4418, ext. 2248.

• General Admission: $20
• Alumni & Friends Package: $40 (Includes the show, a reception starting at 5:30 p.m., and priority seating)

All proceeds from the comedy show will benefit NACC’s academic and athletic scholarship programs.
“Mr. Kennamer is enjoying a great second career after being a K-12 coach and teacher. He performs throughout the country,” stated Dr. David Campbell, President of NACC. “He is doing this show as a fundraiser for scholarships for our college. We thank him for this, and I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy an evening of laughter!”
Kennamer is very excited about the show. “I look forward to returning to my old stomping grounds,” said Kennamer. “It was 2 of the best years of my life. I’m hoping that some of the alumni who attended with me 50 years ago can attend the reception and the show!”

Meet the Comedians!

Ernie Kennamer, a former NACC student and basketball player, is a writer, comedian, and restaurateur. He has worked with comedy legends like Leanne Morgan, Jim Carrey, and Howie Mandel. He was a top-five finisher in the 2024 Clean Comedy Challenge and looks forward to returning to his alma mater to raise money for a cause close to his heart.

Jason Hedden is a Florida-based comedian and producer who owns Panama City Comedy. He has performed at numerous venues across the Southeast, including Zanies and the StarDome, and has been featured at festivals such as the Red Clay Comedy Festival and the West End Comedy Festival. He frequently opens for Grand Ole Opry member Henry Cho.

Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer, and U.S. Army veteran with three tours in Iraq. A lifelong stutterer, he uses his unique life experiences to connect with audiences. Jody was recently named one of Alabama’s top 40 men and women over 40 by Alabama Magazine and was recognized by GI Jobs Magazine as “One of 15 Veterans taking the comedy world by storm.”

Roy Hairston, a U.S. military veteran and comedian from Henagar, Alabama, brings a blend of self-deprecating storytelling and Southern absurdity to the stage. Since starting his comedy career in 2018, he has toured throughout the Southeast. He is also the founder of Nonsense Comedy Labs and produces the PTSR Veterans Charity Show.
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