Alex Trebek, the genial “Jeopardy!” host with all the answers and a reassuring presence in the TV game-show landscape for five decades, has died. He was 80 years old. Former “Jeopardy!” contestants react to Alex Trebek’s death “Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and…… MORE
Trump Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
WASHINGTON — President Trump revealed early Friday morning that he and the first lady, Melania Trump, had tested positive for the coronavirus, throwing the nation’s leadership into uncertainty and escalating the crisis posed by a pandemic that has already killed more than 207,000 Americans and devastated the economy. Mr. Trump, who for months has played down the seriousness of…… MORE
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87
View full article here Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the demure firebrand who in her 80s became a legal, cultural and feminist icon, died Friday. The Supreme Court announced her death, saying the cause was complications from metastatic cancer of the pancreas. The court, in a statement, said Ginsburg died at her home in Washington, D.C.,…… MORE
Jackson State announces Deion Sanders as its next head football coach
View the original article here Deion Sanders will be the next head football coach at Jackson State, he announced Sunday on his new podcast. “God called me to Jackson State,” Sanders said on the first episode of “21st & Prime,” according to a transcription by the Clarion Ledger. Jackson State announced the hiring on Monday. Sanders, a…… MORE
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BJTS 5-8-25
Dino Davis, founder and director of the Quality Living Center, invites the public to attend the organization’s annual Spring Fest. The event will take place this Saturday at 4021 Asher Avenue in Little Rock, beginning at 11:00 AM and continuing until the festivities conclude. Spring Fest is a free, family-friendly gathering that promotes drug awareness…
BJTS 4-24-25
Gary Casey, founder of Community First Alliance, invites you to the “Big Catch” community fishing event on Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at Lake Valencia in Maumelle. Bring your fishing poles and your kids for a great time. No fishing license is required for children 16 and under. To attend, please register…
BJTS 4-17-25
Brenda Gilbert, President of the National Dunbar Horace Mann Alumni Association (NDHMAA), along with Reunion Chairperson Deborah Springer Suttlar and Raymond Frazier with Bus Transportation, want to remind everyone that the registration deadline for the upcoming National Dunbar Horace Mann Reunion is April 30th. If you haven’t registered yet or need more information, please contact…
BJTS 4-10-25
Kimberly Hayman, founder and executive director of Ashley’s Kloset, an Arkansas 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities and their families, is hosting the annual Boots and Bling Fundraiser. It will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Red and Blue Events Venue. For tickets and more information, visit…