Category Archives: Local News

Betty White suffered a stroke 6 days before she died

Betty White suffered a stroke 6 days before she died

Betty White‘s cause of death has been revealed as a “cerebrovascular accident.”  A cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as a stroke, is a loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which damages brain tissue. TMZ obtained a copy of White’s death certificate that also reveals The Golden Girls star suffered a stroke six days before her passing. A source tells…read more »

Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies

Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, and became the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died. He was 94. Poitier, winner of the best actor Oscar…read more »

BJTS – 10-21-21

BJTS – 10-21-21

Power/KOKY/Praise · BJTS – 10-21-21 1)Superintendent Mike Poore with the Little Rock School District updating things in the LRSD. Covid vaccine, Flu shots,Tele-health clinics at Washington and she Carver elementary schools and the extension of the millage. Voting starts Oct. 26th Election Day is Nov 2nd. For complete details, go to: LRSD.Org. 2)Genine Latrice Perez…read more »

Small Business Showcase

Small Business Showcase

POWER, KOKY & PRAISE believe in supporting our local businesses and we want our listeners to know who they are and where they can be found. Here is what your locally owned and operated business can expect when you are a part of the Small Business Showcase. Download Details Here This month’s Featured Small Business…read more »

BJTS 10-7-21

BJTS 10-7-21

Power/KOKY/Praise · BJTS 10-7-21 1)Jamie Scott, The Director of Pulaski County youth services to talk about a new program called “Mental Health Heroes” the program was designed for young people who may have lost a loved one doing COVID-19 and need someone to talk too.This program and all of services at the Arkansas Pulaski County…read more »

BJTS 9-30-21

BJTS 9-30-21

Power/KOKY/Praise · BJTS – 9-30-21 1)Melvin Williams with Goodwill of Arkansas. Goodwill of Arkansas is transforming lives through education training and employment. They have a High School completion program (Excel Center) for Adults that is Free to attend. Free childcare and Free bus passes for those who qualify. 2)Carolyn Pridgen the founder of the nonprofit…read more »

Sarah Dash, who sang on ‘Lady Marmalade’ with Labelle, dies at 76

Sarah Dash, who sang on ‘Lady Marmalade’ with Labelle, dies at 76

LOS ANGELES – Sarah Dash, the legendary R&B singer who gained prominence as part of the group Labelle in the 1970s, has died. She was 76. Labelle’s publicist confirmed Dash’s death to Variety. Trenton, New Jersey, Mayor Reed Gusciora also shared the news on his Facebook page, writing: “Our resident legend and Trenton’s very first music…read more »

BJTS – 9-23-21

BJTS – 9-23-21

 Power/KOKY/Praise · BJTS – 9-23-21 1)Ron Mac, with Speak now or forever hold your Piece. This Saturday 2pm at the Mosaic Templates Cultural Center. This FREE event is a spoken word, inspirational event for ages middle school through high school. For more information call Ron Mac and the backyard at 501-350-6646 2)Angel Berks, the…read more »

Fantastic Voyage Sail Away Song of the Day Contest

Fantastic Voyage Sail Away Song of the Day Contest

Win a cabin on the Tom Joyner Foundation Fantastic Voyage 20 in 2021! Beginning on Monday, July 12th, 2021, and continuing each weekday through Friday, July 23, 2021, listeners may enter the Contest by listening to the Rickey Smiley Morning Show® at approximately 7:35 a.m. EST (7:00 a.m. EST, 6:00 a.m. CST) and listen for Rickey…read more »