Text content Lance Reddick, a prolific actor who gained fame playing a police commander on the Baltimore crime drama “The Wire” and later had prominent roles in the “John Wick” movie franchise and the Amazon series “Bosch,” died on Friday. He was 60. His death was confirmed by his publicist, Mia Hansen. She did not…… read more »
1)Tiffany Wilkerson is the youngest and first woman and African American to serve as general manager, of the Arkansas State Fair. A Little Rock native at age 39, Wilkerson previously worked for the Arkansas Livestock Show Association. She spent the last 20 years serving in several roles, including Commercial Exhibitor Coordinator, Box Office Manager and…… read more »
1) Dr. Anthony Fletcher, cardiologist, CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute. This is Heart Month; Knowing Your Numbers is key. CHI St. Vincent will host a free community blood pressure screening event in Little Rock this Friday (Feb. 10) at the CHI St. Vincent Community Care East Clinic at 2500 E 6th Street. The screening is…… read more »
1) Alex Smith, Director of communications, education, and engagement with PATH. Partners Against Trafficking Humans. January is National Human, Trafficking Awareness Month. The primary focus at PATH is to provide Christ-centered therapy and treatment for survivors of sex trafficking and sexual abuse. Whether the need is for a safe place to stay, parenting classes or…… read more »
1)Stephen Young, coordinator with Community Schools. Developed in partnership between the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock School District, show Little Rock’s commitment to ensuring equitable support for most vulnerable students and neighborhoods. Mabelvale middle and elementary along Chicot, Stephens, Washington, and Watson elementary school are community schools that need volunteers. If you…… read more »
1)DuShun Scarbrough, Executive Director of the MLK Commission with a day of Impact Celebrating 30 years of the MLK Commission. Rock Region Metro will provide Free Bus Rides All day to honor the holiday. The BJMS Broadcasting Live from the MLK Bldg. 9th & Broadway downtown LR with City leaders speaking on the importance of…… read more »
R. Kelly silenced Aaliyah and her family through a non-disclosure agreement, following his marriage and subsequent annulment to the then 15-year-old singer. The new allegations were made in the final installment of Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly,” which aired on Jan. 2 and Jan. 3. The docuseries centered around R. Kelly’s 2022 federal trial where the NDA was brought…… read more »
1)President Jerome Green with Shorter College to talk about fall enrollment. Classes that are available, financial aid and pale grant that are available Classes start January 9th deadline to registrar is January 20th for more information visit shortercollege.edu or call 501-374-6305. 2) Dr. Gloria Davis with UAMS she is the executive Director of diversity, equity, and inclusion.…… read more »
Chilli’s rep, Christal Jordan, spoke about the singer’s budding romance in a People article published on Jan. 3. Jordan told the publication that the 51-year-old musician, whose real name is Rozonda Thomas, and the “Boy Meets World” actor started seeing each other before Thanksgiving and that they spent that holiday and Christmas together in Atlanta with her…… read more »
1)Jose Holloway Band director at Southwest high school to talk about the Kranksgiving battle of the band Saturday, November 19th at Little Rock Southwest high school. Featuring bands from Arkansas, Mississippi Louisiana, and Oklahoma along with the UAPB band. .This is a fundraiser for the band to allow them to participate in other band activity…… read more »