Arkansans who get food assistance through SNAP and have had their benefits stolen can now request to have that money added back into their accounts. For people who are a part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, you can imagine that money is already tight. Now, scammers have been making things a lot…… read more »
Who won Emmy Awards for 2024? See the full list of winners and nominees
“Hacks” and “Shōgun” won big at the 2024 Emmy Awards as the best in television was honored Sunday night. FX’s “The Bear” came into the night with 23 nominations, the most ever for a comedy series, and took home awards for best lead actor, best supporting actor and actress and best comedy series. But it was…… read more »
Springfield Community Flocks To Support Haitian Restaurants In Light Of Trump Rumors
Community members took part in the act of “organized love” on Sept. 13. The Springfield, Ohio, community has come together to uplift local Haitian restaurants and businesses following viral rumors about immigrants eating pets. What started as a baseless Facebook post emerged as a topic during the U.S. Presidential Debate. At the Sept. 10 event, GOP nominee…… read more »
Tito Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson and Jackson 5 member, dead at 70
Tito Jackson, a member of the iconic family band The Jackson 5 and the brother of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died. He was 70 years old. Tito died of an apparent heart attack while driving from New Mexico to Oklahoma on Sunday, former Jackson family manager Steve Manning told Entertainment Tonight. Read Full Story Here… read more »
BJTS 9-12-24
Gary Casey, founder of the Community Fishing Alliance, is organizing the “Big Catch” community fishing event on Saturday, September 21st, at Lake Valencia in Maumelle. The event will run from 8 a.m. to noon, and all are welcome to bring their fishing gear and kids for a fun-filled morning. Children under 16 do not need…… read more »
BJTS 9-5-24
Dr. Chris Collier from the Arkansas Prostate Foundation and Kenya Eddings, Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, highlight their mission to provide equitable access to preventive healthcare for minority populations in Arkansas. Their focus is on promoting health and preventing diseases that disproportionately impact these communities. In observance of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this…… read more »
BJTS 8-29-24
BJTS 9-5-24 Posted on September 5, 2024 https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?visual=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1875350246&show_artwork=true&maxheight=750&maxwidth=500&wmode=transparent Dr. Chris Collier from the Arkansas Prostate Foundation and Kenya Eddings, Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, highlight their mission to provide equitable access to preventive healthcare for minority populations in Arkansas. Their focus is on promoting health and preventing diseases that disproportionately impact these communities.…… read more »
BJTS 8-22-24
Talk Show 8-21-24 1) Fred Hokes from the world’s first social hospital will discuss a big job fair happening on Tuesday, August 27, from 10 AM to 1 PM at 3701 Springer Blvd. Participating employers include Hefty Bag Company, Care-Link, ARDOT, DeWaffle Bakery, United Family Services, World Wide Freight, City of Little Rock 911, Arkansas…… read more »
Simone Biles’s biological mom speaks out about Olympian’s adoption: ‘I would just ask her to forgive me’
Shanon Biles, the mother of US gymnast Simone Biles, says she’s hoping her famous daughter can one day forgive her for putting her and her siblings up for adoption. Biles, 52, was struggling with drug and alcohol addiction at the time, problems that led her children in and out of the foster care system. “It was…… read more »
Wally Amos, founder of “Famous Amos” cookies, dies at 88
Wallace “Wally” Amos, Jr., founder of the “Famous Amos” cookies known and beloved nationwide, died at 88 on Wednesday, his family said. The American entrepreneur died peacefully at his home with his wife Carol by his side after a battle with dementia, Amos’ children, Sarah, Michael, Gregory and Shawn, said in a statement. Born in…… read more »