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Gospel Singer Le’Andria Johnson Arrested for Public Intoxication — Again

Gospel Singer Le’Andria Johnson Arrested for Public Intoxication — Again

A little over two months after she was arrested for public intoxication, Le’Andria Johnson once again had another run-in with law enforcement.  According to That Grape Juice, the gospel singer was arrested in late February for public intoxication in Arlington County, Virginia. The latest arrest occurred just one day after she performed at the United Communities…

BJTS 3-13-25

BJTS 3-13-25

1)Kenny Fisher, owner of Novel T’s Custom Screenprint and Ad Specialty Gallery in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is dedicated to fulfilling their promise: “Where what we say we do… We Do, Do!” Focusing on custom-designed novelty and ad specialty items, Novel T’s provides a diverse selection of products, such as T-shirts, buttons, mugs, pens, jackets, caps,…

D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone has died

D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone has died

D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated group Tony! Toni! Tone! behind the classic 1990s jams “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California)” and (Lay Your Head on My) Pillow,” has died. He was 64. Wiggins died Friday morning after battling bladder cancer for over the past year, according to a statement released by…

Dollar General Opens First Arkansas Distribution Center in North Little Rock; 300 Jobs Created

Dollar General Opens First Arkansas Distribution Center in North Little Rock; 300 Jobs Created

Dollar General celebrated the grand opening of its first Arkansas distribution center in North Little Rock, marking a major investment in Pulaski County. The new one-million-square-foot facility, a $160 million project, is expected to create around 300 jobs at full capacity. The event brought together company leaders, employees, families, and local officials, including Arkansas Governor…

R & B legend, Roberta Flack, dies at 88

R & B legend, Roberta Flack, dies at 88

NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after, died Monday. She was 88. She died at home surrounded by her family, publicist Elaine Schock said in a statement. Flack announced in…

‘Golden Voice’ of KOKY leaves legacy of music and mentorship | Mark Dylan

‘Golden Voice’ of KOKY leaves legacy of music and mentorship | Mark Dylan

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The ‘Golden Voice’ is just one of the ways people knew Mark ‘Chillin’ Dylan. Dylan was a radio personality and long-lasting program director at KOKY, one of the state’s first black radio stations. His love for Arkansas and music was deep-rooted. Through those that reflect on his legacy, it’s the lasting…

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