Over the weekend we lost three musical icons — Little Richard, Andre Harrell and Betty Wright. Little Richard, the flamboyant rock and roll pioneer who influenced future generations of rock stars with such timeless classics as “Tutti Frutti,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Rip It Up,” “Jenny Jenny,” “Keep A-Knockin’” and “Good Golly Miss Molly” — died Saturday morning, May 9…… MORE
Arkansas health care worker dies from virus; 348 positive cases reported at Cummins Unit
READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith announced Sunday that a health care worker has died from COVID-19. This is the first time a health care worker has died from the virus in Arkansas, according to Dr. Smith. The person worked at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in…… MORE
Arkansas public schools will remain closed through the remainder of the school year
Read the full article here LITTLE ROCK (KATV) —Arkansas Gov. Hutchinson on Monday announced that public schools will remain closed through the remainder of the school year to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Schoolwork will be completed online under the state’s alternative methods of instruction program. Hutchinson originally closed schools on March 15 for…… MORE
WEEKLY STATE OF THE CITY UPDATE – MAYOR FRANK SCOTT, JR.
WEEKLY STATE OF THE CITY UPDATE – MAYOR FRANK SCOTT, JR. Broadway Joe and the Honorable Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. discusses weekly the changes that are going on with the City of Little Rock during these uncertain time. Weekly new ordinances are passed to help keep our City and State safe. Check back weekly for…… 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…