Andre Harrell, Founder of Uptown Records, Vice Chairman of REVOLT, and former VP/GM of Def Jam and President of Motown Records, died Friday, May 8 at the age of 59. DJ D-Nice initially delivered the news of Harrell’s passing late Friday evening while he was spinning on Instagram Live for his popular Club Quarantine series. Harrell’s ex-wife, Wendy Credle, said…… read more »
Rock Pioneer Little Richard Dead At 87
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…… read more »
Rest In Love Troy Sneed
Gospel recording artist Troy Sneed has passed away from COVID-19. He was 52-years-old. A statement released by his team confirms Sneed passed away early this morning from complications of COVID-19 at a Jacksonville, FL hospital. “Troy was like a brother to me,” Mike Chandler, CEO of Rejoice! Musical Soul Food radio network, says. “He was a businessman.…… read 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…… read more »
Broadway Joe Talk Show – April 02, 2020
April 02, 2020 – Guest: Mike Preston, Cabinet Secretary of the Department of Commerce and the Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission | If you or your business has been affected by the COVID-19, resources are available to help you. Online Unemployment Insurance Applications (preferred): www.ezarc.adws.arkansas.gov/ HOURS: 7 days a week from 6am-6pm…… read more »
Don’t Miss Out On These Sweet Bids!
Our station has partnered with our area’s leading businesses to bring you a local online auction site like no other. Bid on hundreds of amazing items and gift certificates from local retailers. Simply log in, bid and win.It’s really that easy. Happy Bidding! AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED… read more »
1st coronavirus death in Arkansas reported
VIEW ORIGINAL STORY HERE LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The first death in Arkansas linked to the coronavirus was reported Tuesday morning. Deputy Faulkner County coroner Robert Edwards said a 91-year-old man who was being treated for COVID-19 at Conway Regional Medical Center died around 8 a.m. Edwards said he did not immediately have further information. As…… read more »
Little Rock mayor announces citywide curfew to limit spread of coronavirus
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. on Monday announced a citywide curfew to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Scott said that residents are not be outside from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Wednesday. He said the curfew does not apply to people going to and from work. Scott also announced…… read more »
Coronavirus Updates
We want to help keep you in the know. We’re here to share facts and not fear. Please check back periodically for updates from government officials including our Governor, and the CDC. List provided via KARK. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Asa Hutchinson has authorized that all school districts in Arkansas close starting Tuesday through…… read more »
Broadway Joe Talk Show – February 27, 2020
February 27, 2020 – Guests: April Nooner, Event Stage Manager & Entertainment Coordinator; Dr. Karen Crowell, Family Medicine; Kolby McNeal, Millennial Lounge Seminar Participant | The 15th Annual UAMS MidSouth Black Expo will be held Saturday, February 29th from 9am-4pm at 7318 Windsong Drive in North Little Rock. The event is FREE and open to the public. …… read more »