Category Archives: Local News
BJT 5-18-23
)Rhonda Aaron founder of Sister Friends United a 501c3 non-profit organization consist of a diverse sisterhood of women ranging in age from 27-61. Founded in October 2007 became incorporated in the State of Arkansas with a mission to “empower women to better serve the community”. This Saturday they are hosting their 15th annual “Women of…… read more »
BJTS 4-20-23
1)James O Williams, founder and Philip Hood board member to talk about the Caddy Academy a nonprofit organization providing youth from challenged social and economic backgrounds the opportunity to learn the game of golf, in a safe environment. Their 2023 youth conference is coming on Saturday, May 6 at Horace Mann middle school for more…… read more »
BJTS 4-13-23
1)Demetrius Randall Co-founder of Benevolent Hearts, Inc. Teaming with Rise Above Alcohol and Drugs (RAAD) for the Succeed Without Weed Youth Informational Conference this Saturday evening 7:30 to 9:30 at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in LR. Youth eight and older, are encouraged to attend accompanied by parents, and get information on peer pressure from…… read more »
BJTS 3-23-23
1)Paul Person,Interim Director of Recruitment and Admissions to talk about the Philander Smith College S.T.A.R.T. Summer Bridge Program. It’s a five-week academic enrichment and leadership development program that provides a seamless transitional opportunity for first-time freshmen to get an early and strong start on their college careers. Open to all High School Graduates who plan…… read more »
Tony! Toni! Toné! reuniting for tour, teases Raphael Saadiq
Tony! Toni! Toné!, the hitmaking R&B group of the 1990s, is returning to the road with its original lineup, according to co-founder Raphael Saadiq. On Wednesday, Saadiq posted a photo to his Instagram page of himself with former groupmates, brother D’Wayne Wiggins and cousin Timothy Christian Riley. The picture said, “Raphael Saadiq Revisits Tony! Toni! Toné!” along…… read more »
An HBCU alumna has become Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
After close to a century, Vanderbilt University’s neurosurgery residency program will have its first Black woman resident. Tamia Potter is the first Black woman to accept a spot in the neurosurgery position at the university’s medical center in Nashville, Tennessee. The 26-year-old received the news on March 17 – better known to medical students as…… read more »
Bobby Caldwell, soulful R&B singer who broke barriers, dies at 71
Caldwell’s hit single, What You Won’t Do For Love, shot to the top 10 on Billboard Hot 100 in 1978 and broke barriers in the R&B genre. Caldwell had been battling a long illness, his wife, Mary Caldwell, said. He was 71. His songs have since been sampled across genres by artists ranging from Tupac…… read more »
Lance Reddick, Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick,’ Dies at 60
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 »
BJTS 2-16-23
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 »