Tuesday, September 9, 2025
11 a.m.
Lathay Pegues graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. After graduation he worked as a reporter and anchor for various news stations in the Midwest, even winning a Regional Emmy Award. However, once his news station suddenly shut down operations, he and others were left scrambling for jobs. He decided the put his career on hold and chase another dream. Along with two partners, he launched JohnTom’s Barbecue Sauce, inspired by his grandfather’s secret sauce recipe. Lathay moved his family back to his hometown of Muncie, IN, and started the business while also working for the Muncie Star Press. In 2014 he decided to take JohnTom’s full-time! Since then, the sauce has been on shelves in numerous stores and even awarded “Best Sauce in Indiana” by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine.
6 p.m.
Come celebrate Bracken Library’s 50th anniversary! Look back at the different decades of Bracken and changes that occurred within the Libraires throughout the years while enjoying some cake and punch. We are pleased to announce that Grammy award winner and alum, Angelin Chang will be speaking and Ball State jazz musicians will join in the fun as well.