Tito Jackson, a member of the iconic family band The Jackson 5 and the brother of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died. He was 70 years old. Tito died of an apparent heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma on Sunday, former Jackson family manager Steve Manning told Entertainment Tonight. Read Full Story Here… read more »
Jay-Z Lay Down Some Bets, You Fanatics … Opens Sportsbook in N.J.
Jay-Z’s got 99 problems, but not having a sportbook in New Jersey ain’t one … ’cause he cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the first Fanatics Sportsbook in The Garden State. The rapper hit Atlantic City Sunday, hosting the grand opening of the sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort … pulling out a giant pair of…… read more »
BJTS 9-12-24
Gary Casey, founder of the Community Fishing Alliance, is organizing the “Big Catch” community fishing event on Saturday, September 21st, at Lake Valencia in Maumelle. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon, and all are welcome to bring their fishing gear and kids for a fun-filled morning. Children under 16 do not need…… read more »
BJTS 9-5-24
Dr. Chris Collier from the Arkansas Prostate Foundation and Kenya Eddings, Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, highlight their mission to provide equitable access to preventive healthcare for minority populations in Arkansas. Their focus is on promoting health and preventing diseases that disproportionately impact these communities. In observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this…… read more »
BJTS 8-29-24
BJTS 9-5-24 Posted on September 5, 2024 https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?visual=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1875350246&show_artwork=true&maxheight=750&maxwidth=500&wmode=transparent Dr. Chris Collier from the Arkansas Prostate Foundation and Kenya Eddings, Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, highlight their mission to provide equitable access to preventive healthcare for minority populations in Arkansas. Their focus is on promoting health and preventing diseases that disproportionately impact these communities.…… read more »
BJTS 8-22-24
Talk Show 8-21-24 1) Fred Hokes from the world’s first social hospital will discuss a big job fair happening on Tuesday, August 27, from 10 AM to 1 PM at 3701 Springer Blvd. Participating employers include Hefty Bag Company, Care-Link, ARDOT, DeWaffle Bakery, United Family Services, World Wide Freight, City of Little Rock 911, Arkansas…… read more »
TAMIA AND JOE LIVE!
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music as Tamia and Joe hit the stage together for their highly anticipated co-headlining tour! On November 9, The Theater @ Simmons Bank Arena will come alive with the soulful sounds and powerful performances of these two iconic artists. Tamia, known for her smooth vocals and hit singles…… read more »
Department of Transportation Grant of $548,492 Aims to Revitalize Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff was once the cultural and economic center of the Arkansas Delta before the departure of its manufacturing base in the 1980s. Over a century ago, the city had the fourth highest rate of Black wealth in urban America behind Charleston, South Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; and New York City. In 2021, Pine Bluff was…… read more »
Nonprofit program supports Arkansas’ urban farmers
A nonprofit that promotes sustainable farming has received a USDA grant to support small growers in Arkansas. St Joseph’s Farmstead in North Little Rock has been operating since 2010. Its new Growing Urban Farmers program will support small to medium farmers in establishing a business or increasing production. Program manager Monica Woods says the initiative…… read more »
Former NFL tackle Michael Oher speaks publicly for first time since court case against Tuohy family
Super Bowl champion tackle Michael Oher publicly discussed his court case against the Tuohy family for the first time in an interview with The New York Times for an article published Sunday. Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy had a conservatorship over Oher from high school throughout his eight-year NFL career. In 2009, the same year Oher was…… read more »