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Motown musical part of 24-25 Broadway series in Little Rock

Tuesday, June 18 by Rick Walker

The electrifying new musical that chronicles the rise and fall of the Temptations is one of several shows announced for the upcoming season of entertainment during the Broadway Season at Robinson Center Music Hall. "Ain't To Proud - The Life and Times of The... Read More.

Customers tell McDonalds “We’re NOT Lovin’ It”

Tuesday, June 18 by Rick Walker

McDonalds is halting a test on artificial intelligence in it's drive thru's after customers complained of incorrect orders and difficulty with the process. Over 100 drive thrus had been involved in the test after partnering with IBM. The test included automated voice ordering in... Read More.

Outreach has begun for those needing help with summer cooling bills

Tuesday, June 18 by Rick Walker

The annual LIHEAP program from the Central Delta Community Action Agency is transitioning into their summer phase and they are already reaching out to those who are going to need help. Hayley Brakebill was a guest of Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltplex and first... Read More.

Celebrate Juneteenth this Saturday in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, June 11 by Rick Walker

The City of Pine Bluff and local volunteers will be celebrating Juneteenth this Saturday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Festivities will start at 10 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. Free food, music, games and praise dancing will be on the docket during... Read More.

Promising new breakthrough against Alzheimer’s could get the go ahead

Tuesday, June 11 by Rick Walker

A panel of the FDA has approved a new drug from Eli Lilly that could slow the cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's.This could set the stage for the treatment to be approved for people with mild dementia caused by the disease.The panel agreed that... Read More.

Arkansas State set to make “homerun” hire for it’s baseball program

Tuesday, June 11 by Rick Walker

The Arkansas State Red Wolves said they wanted a proven winner to lead their baseball program and they hope they found just that. Reports out of Jonesboro are that ASU will hire Nicholls coach Mike Silva. He has led the Colonels to two straight... Read More.

Big name entertainment the highlight of Walmart shareholders meeting this week.

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

Leon Bridges, Natasha Bedingfield and Andy Grammer will be performing a free concert at the annual Walmart Shareholders meeting beginning tomorrow in Northwest Arkansas. Associates attending were selected by their store, club, supply chain or business unit leadership. Thousands from all over the globe... Read More.

Island Of Hope Chapel gets historic declaration

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

The Island Of Hope Chapel at the Tucker Unit in rural Jefferson County is one of 11 properties in the state to be added to the National Register of Historic Places. The chapel, which is currently undergoing renovation, was built in 1969 and designed... Read More.

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Inmate featured in Netflix doc dies in Pine Bluff.

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

John "Eastside" McAllister, featured in the controversial Netflix documentary "Unlocked" has died at Jefferson Regional Medical Center. He had been transferred to the Williams Correctional Center, where has was serving a three year sentence after being convicted on 10 felony counts related to drugs,... Read More.

Former “King of Queens” star to play legendary Arkansan in tv series

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

Kevin James, who starred as Doug Heffernan is the hit series King Of Queens will be portraying Arkansas golf legend John Daly in a limited series expected to begin filming this fall. The 57 year old Daly, who played golf at the University of... Read More.

Hence to pitch important game in Little Rock tomorrow night.

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

Former Watson Chapel star Tink Hence is coming off the two best starts in his young professional career and will be back in front of friends and family tomorrow night in Little Rock to try and keep the Springfield Cardinals in control of the... Read More.

Mystik Dan draws good post position for Saturday’s Belmont Stakes

Tuesday, June 4 by Rick Walker

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan has drawn the same pole position for Saturday's Belmont Stakes that helped win in Louisville last month. The horse, owned by Star City's Lance Gasaway will load in the #3 position, a spot that has produced 16 previous Belmont... Read More.