Category Archives: Local News

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – February 2, 2017

– Tameka Lee, PR Specialist at the Central Arkansas Library System for Library Lovers Week. Libraries have so many resources, that you can practically fill your calendar just with the things they offer…and it”s usually FREE!  February is National Library Lovers’ Month.  Take advantage of the activities and events happening this month. Attend the Kickoff, Saturday, February…read more »

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – January 26, 2017

– Marva Davis, Esq. and Karen Buchanan, Board Members of the Delta Presents Outreach Foundation, Incorporated’s Scholarship Connection Counseling Center for their Town Hall Meeting. This event will be held, Sunday, January 29 from 3pm-5pm at 7621 West 40th Street in Little Rock.  Keynote speaker will be Honorable Judge Olly Neal, retired Arkansas Court of…read more »

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – November 17, 2016

November 17, 2016   BURKETT’S WORLD INITIATIVE: Fernando & Sharon Burkett, Founders, this non-profit organization provides a free pre- holiday dinner to families in need and more. Their vision is to help communities look better by cleaning the streets up of homeless people while providing any helpful aides that they can. They also relieve stress of…read more »

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – November 3, 2016

November 03, 2016 – Lara Blume McGhee, Founder of ALS in Wonderland Foundation for the 2nd Annual ALE Run.  This annual event will be held, Sunday, November 6th at 2pm in the Pleasant Ridge Town Center, 11525 Cantrell in Little Rock. Runners, walkers, rollers, and drinkers can enjoy live music, gourmet food, games, and more!  The purpose…read more »

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – October 27, 2016

October 27, 2016 – Janice Hobson, President; Toni Swinton-Foy, Assistant Treasurer; Bishop Steve Womack, Board member; and Deborah Butler-Allen, Board member of the Valentine Wooten Awareness Council (VWAC) for the 12th Annual Dick Jeter Day & Parade.  This annual neighborhood celebration is in its 12th year and will take place, Saturday, October 29th with the parade…read more »

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – October 20, 2016

October 20, 2016 – Virgil Miller for 3 Miles of Men.  The 2016 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure has a group of supportive men called 3 Miles of Men who are comprised of fathers, sons, uncles, brothers, and friends who line the race course to show their support.  A Tailgate Party was recently held, Thursday, October 13th at Diamond Bear…read more »

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – October 13, 2016

October 13, 2016 -Curlethia Sykes-Swanigan, Co-Chair of the 6th Annual “Boogie for Boobies.”  Each year 10 Fitness, ABC Financial Services, and the Dark Hollow Community Development Corporation hosts “Boogie for Boobies” to support the Arkansas Susan G. Komen Foundation.  The event will be held Friday, October 21st from 6:30pm-8:30pm at select 10 Fitness Locations in…read more »

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – October 6, 2016

October 6, 2016 -Arif Khatib, Founder of the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame (MESHOF) for their Annual Men’s Service Awards Ceremony.  The event will be Thursday, October 6th from 11:00am-2:00pm at the Downtown Marriott Hotel in Little Rock.  A reception will take place at 11:00am with a luncheon at 12 noon and the ceremony beginning at…read more »

The Broadway Joe Talk Show – September 29, 2016

September 29, 2016 -Joy Gray, Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) Program Manager for Suicide Prevention Program.  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  The Suicide Prevention Program was started at the ADH in 2014 through a federal grant in order to combat the issue of suicide.  They provide awareness campaigns, professional training, data and materials to help people learn…read more »