BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KATV) — Walmart is actively considering joining a group of investors to purchase TikTok, according to ABC. The ban on the app, which was delayed by an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in January, is set to take effect on April 5, 2025. Sources close to the deal say Walmart’s interest was…… read more »
Arvest Bank announced on Thursday the start of its 15th annual Million Meals campaign, a two-month initiative to raise awareness and money to help fight hunger in its four-state footprint of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas. Money collected during the campaign, which runs through May 31, will benefit more than 80 food partners, including the Food…… read more »
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…… read more »
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,…… read more »
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…… read more »
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…… read more »
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…… read more »
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…… read more »
Three-time defending Class 5A football state champion Parkview did not have to go far to find its next head football coach. The Little Rock School District approved the promotion of defensive coordinator Bobby Bolding to take over the Patriots on Thursday evening. Bolding was the brains behind the past three Parkview defenses that helped complete…… read more »
