Category Archives: Local News

BJTS 3-13-25

BJTS 3-13-25

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 »

Dollar General Opens First Arkansas Distribution Center in North Little Rock; 300 Jobs Created

Dollar General Opens First Arkansas Distribution Center in North Little Rock; 300 Jobs Created

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 »

‘Golden Voice’ of KOKY leaves legacy of music and mentorship | Mark Dylan

‘Golden Voice’ of KOKY leaves legacy of music and mentorship | Mark Dylan

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 »

Bobby Bolding elevated to head football coach at Parkview

Bobby Bolding elevated to head football coach at Parkview

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 »

President Donald Trump Makes Massive Kobe Bryant Announcement That Should Have All NBA Fans Excited

President Donald Trump Makes Massive Kobe Bryant Announcement That Should Have All NBA Fans Excited

United States President Donald Trump made a huge announcement involving the late Kobe Bryant this Thursday that should leave NBA fans excited.  The returning president hosted a reception at the White House to honor Black History Month, during which he revealed his plans to have statues built to honor several prominent Black figures in the National Garden of American…read more »

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma and model Winnie Harlow are engaged

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma and model Winnie Harlow are engaged

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma and Canadian model Winnie Harlow are engaged. The couple revealed the news in an Instagram post Tuesday that showed Harlow displaying her engagement ring as they kissed. Harlow, 30, appeared on “America’s Next Top Model” in 2014. A mainstay of fashion week runway shows and magazine covers, she founded the sunscreen brand Cay Skin.…read more »

HBCU Summit held at Philander Smith University

HBCU Summit held at Philander Smith University

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined a roundtable discussion at Congressman French Hill’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Summit today at Philander Smith College. The summit brought together local leaders, educators, and students to focus on expanding opportunities for HBCUs, and enhancing their role in Arkansas’ higher education landscape. Read full article…read more »

Teen missing from Logan County found safe in Oklahoma

Teen missing from Logan County found safe in Oklahoma

A Logan County teenager whose disappearance prompted an AMBER Alert on Friday night has been found safe after sheriff’s deputies in Oklahoma briefly pursued the vehicle she and another missing teen were in, authorities said Saturday. Trixie Studer, 14, was found safe and in the company of another 14-year-old, Sam Smith, who had been reported…read more »

Massive housing project begins in Northeast Arkansas town

Massive housing project begins in Northeast Arkansas town

A massive housing project is underway for a town in Northeast Arkansas, and with jobs surrounding the town, locals see big opportunities. Construction began at the corner of Church and Memphis Street in Tyronza on Oct. 6 through 12. Around 65 acres of land will turn into future homes and apartments. The project will be…read more »

Arkansas State Fair ride leaves kids stuck upside down

Arkansas State Fair ride leaves kids stuck upside down

Ally Metzger recorded a cell phone video on Saturday afternoon at the Arkansas State Fair, showing her 11-year-old and 8-year-old kids stuck upside down on the X Drive Carnival Ride. “There’s a bunch of people trying to get the right to spin, and they would get it almost halfway down. Then it would go right…read more »