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Ted Turner, cable television pioneer and CNN founder, dies at 87

Wednesday, May 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ted Turner, the television and media mogul who launched CNN -- the first 24-hour cable news network -- and a roster of successful TV and entertainment brands, died on Wednesday, according to the network. He was 87."Ted was an intensely involved... Read More.

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Universal Zulu Nation, has died

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

Afrika Bambaataa, a hip-hop pioneer and the Father of the Electro Funk Sound, has died. He was 68 years old. A representative for Naf Management confirmed the news in a statement."On behalf of the entire Hip Hop community, I am... Read More.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof reflects on 30th anniversary

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, where regular folks get to meet, be mentored by and perform with rock superstars, is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. That's certainly quite a milestone, considering founder David Fishof wasn't sure he'd get any rockers to sign on... Read More.

King Cotton Holiday Tournament Founder Travis Creed Passes Away

Wednesday, September 24 by Ray King

Travis Creed, the founder of the King Cotton Holiday Tournament has died. Deltaplex News spoke to Sam Glover, who has been overseeing the tournament for the past few years and he said this about Creed. Funeral services for Creed will be Thursday, Oct. 2 at 11... Read More.

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Oscar Burnard DeMaine, founder of Comfort Air Conditioning Company, passes away at 98

Thursday, April 20 by Alex Bivens

Oscar Burnard DeMaine, 98, passed away on April 17, 2023, and was reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife of seventy years, Dolores Michael DeMaine. He was born November 6, 1924 in Pine Bluff to Adolphus DeMaine and Gertrude Cheney DeMaine. Oscar attended Pine Bluff... Read More.

Topps Inc. founder talks upcoming 20th Year Anniversary

Wednesday, June 29 by Deseray Mckinzy

Topps, Inc. is getting ready for a big celebration on August 13th. That day marks the 20th anniversary of the Pine Bluff organization that provided needed programs for kids in the area. The founder of Topps, Annette Dove, joined Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to... Read More.

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Founder of Rich’s Hamburgers in Pine Bluff Dies

Wednesday, January 2 by Greg

Richard William Warriner, Sr., the founder of Rich's Hamburgers in Pine Bluff, died recently at the age of 97. A native of Pine Bluff, he moved to St. Louis in the early 1940s, where he attended Brayton Air College and became an airplane mechanic. He... Read More.

Stories tagged with: founder

Ted Turner, cable television pioneer and CNN founder, dies at 87

Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer and founder of Universal Zulu Nation, has died

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp founder David Fishof reflects on 30th anniversary

King Cotton Holiday Tournament Founder Travis Creed Passes Away

Oscar Burnard DeMaine, founder of Comfort Air Conditioning Company, passes away at 98

Topps Inc. founder talks upcoming 20th Year Anniversary

Founder of Rich’s Hamburgers in Pine Bluff Dies

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