Glamorous gala
Tara Conner, Miss USA 2006, shared the poignant story of her battle with addiction -- a battle she won -- at the inaugural Denim and Diamonds gala, a benefit f…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Oh, the gadgets and mindsets that Boomers were made of ...
OK, I admit it: Those "Boomer lists" nearly always suck me in.
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Olympic games for the rest of us
The much-ballyhooed Games of the XXXIII Olympiad, aka the Summer Olympics or Paris 2024, began Friday in the City of Light. Which may have prompted some of us …
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Here’s another call for US unity — for our own sakes
In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally on July 13, I add my voice to those ...
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Subscriber ExclusivePersonal tragedy spurs Arkansas mom to start recovery foundation
Paula Cunningham wears quite a few hats: registered nurse, certified Biblical counselor, director of medical and payment policy administration at Arkansas Blue…
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LET’S TALK | OPINION: We all have our Bad Days
The most recent headlines in politics in general, the 2024 presidential election campaign in particular, has been all about the calls and pleas for President J…
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HERE COMES THE JUDGE!: Seventh annual Roast and Toast lauds jurist for her community involvement
Judge LaTonya Austin Honorable, 5th Division Circuit Court, was honored for her work and community involvement at the seventh annual Roast and Toast benefiting…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Access to the pool is the ‘fun’
Access to a pool is something I suspect some of us like to say we have, more than we actually like to take advantage of that access.
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Jazz icons honored
Eight Natural State jazz history makers were honored before a packed house at the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Jazz Celebration, held June…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET'S TALK | OPINION: A proposed look at “Inside Out 27”: Those middle-age emotions
"Inside Out" has come out again.
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FOR THE YOUNG SCHOLARS: Horace Mann Transitional Class of ’72 hosts Hawkins scholarships program
A near-capacity crowd came out to see eight recent high school honor graduates receive their scholarships -- as well as enjoy sumptuous soul food -- at the 202…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Kudos to good dads — no joke
Dads: Happy Father's Day. The Talkmistress wants you to know that you are more than Dad jokes.
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A world without ALS
ALS in Wonderland Foundation's 10th annual soiree provided its attendees with a Golden Ticket to "Imagine A World Without ALS."
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Temu: From the mouths of jokers to the packages I get
And here I thought Amazon was still at the top of the pile when it comes to e-commerce websites that are relentless at dangling stuff that we never dreamed we …
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THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR: Arkansans of the Year
Livia and George Dunklin -- in honor of the Homra family -- were celebrated at Easterseals Arkansas' Arkansan of the Year gala, held May 14 at the DoubleTree b…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: AC issues mark the start of the summer season
At least they both kindly chose the cusp of air-conditioning season -- during a fairly cool May -- to tell Houston that we've got a problem.
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Museum calls off Family Day event
Due to weather-related events, Family Day -- originally scheduled for Saturday at the Rogers Historical Museum -- has been canceled, according to an email from…
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Delta Presents honors 13 high school seniors
Thirteen outstanding young Black men from 10 Central Arkansas high schools were recognized and received a combined total of $60,000 in scholarship awards at th…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Some would-be Tweets, inspired by Buzzfeed
I believe I've addressed Buzzfeed entertainment before. One thing in particular has kept me coming: Buzzfeed's never-ending lists of crazy random stuff folks p…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET’S TALK: If plants could talk — never mind …
Plant column time again.
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Subscriber ExclusiveHIGH PROFILE: Outside Arkansas, Phyllis Dickerson is widely known and respected in the highest political and business circles
Phyllis Dickerson, 59, is a crisis manager ... just one of the hats she wears as CEO of the African American Mayors Association, formed by a group led by Kevin…
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WINE … RAIN OR SHINE: Wild Wines cheered hearts for VIP Night at the Little Rock Zoo
It's said, when one is complaining about a pile-on of bummer events, that when it rains, it pours. The evening of April 26 found it pouring in Little Rock, but…
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Darren McFadden addresses Wolfe Street gala
The Wolfe Street Foundation's 2024 Red Carpet Recovery Gala brought a packed house. Former Arkansas Razorback and NFL running back Darren McFadden just may hav…
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Seersucker Spring Social benefits School Bus Fund
Attendees donned their best spring finery for the 10th annual Seersucker Spring Social, held at the Old State House Museum on April 18. The event was hosted by…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET’S TALK: Designers Choice modeling gig about so much more
There are those times when, after standing on the outside looking in through the window for so long, we find that a door opens.
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ARTISTIC LICENSE: Pillars of the Arts honorees lauded at Thea Foundation’s Into the Blue fundraiser
Clark Trim and Henrik Thostrup, owners of Little Rock's Colonial Wines & Spirits, were the Pillars of the Arts honorees at the 2024 edition of Into the Blue, t…
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PHENOMENAL PEOPLE: Celebrate! Maya Project honors 4 at fundraiser
State Sen. Linda Chesterfield; Jamee McAdoo and her late sibling Norel McAdoo; and Rupa Dash were honored during the Celebrating Maya@96 10th Anniversary Spiri…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Cicadas infected with odd fungus
Sometimes reading seems a bit less than, well, fundamental.
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SRO crowd takes in Easterseals runway event
Easterseals Arkansas' Fashion Event -- during which apparel from local stores and boutiques is showcased on the runway by a modeling troupe featuring agency cl…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET’S TALK: Eclipse draws awe, ‘Darkside’ thoughts, Moon Pie craving
Funny how so often the things we look forward to the most, and for which we are willing to shell out the most money and effort, are so often the things that go…
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LONG LIVE THE KINGS: Sorority honors 20 men for noted achievements
Persevering Pearls, an Official Interest Group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. serving North Pulaski, honored 20 men in various arenas at the Crown Him ... …
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET’S TALK: New iPhone now a must as old one goes extinct
I remember a friend of mine once remarking that her "life" was in her purse -- a statement doubtless echoed by many of us women.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET’S TALK: State pops up good, bad, ugly in multiple surveys
Arkansas continues to distinguish itself in various ways -- from troubling to depressing (which, sadly, we're used to) to what-the-hecking, to occasionally smi…
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YOUNG LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: Jack and Jill of America presents 28 youngsters
The Greater Little Rock Chapter of Jack and Jill of America held its inaugural Pink and Blue Junior Cotillion-Beautillion, a fundraiser, on March 1 at The Venu…
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Liquid gold
The regulars knew exactly what to come armed with: muffin tins to hold a half dozen, a dozen, heck, even two dozen samples of soup at a time (so as not to have…
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Subscriber ExclusiveHIGH PROFILE: The Rev. Truman Tolefree, retired head of Little Rock Parks and Recreation, is still pastoring Bethel AME Church
The Rev. Truman Tolefree firmly believes that everything in his life has paralleled parts of the Bible. Especially as far as numbers are concerned. Tolefree, t…
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REASONING TOGETHER: Breakfast honors 3 in Little Rock
"We're All Connected" was the theme of the 17th annual Scholarship Breakfast & Sisters Meet Conference hosted by Positive People Promotions on March 2 at the C…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET’S TALK: Vigorous exercise at this age? Better stretch, too (ouch!)
Sure, youngsters need to stretch, too. But, as they say, getting old certainly isn't for sissies.
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A BALL CALLED HOPE: Hope Ball does it up big with auction, program
It was emphasized during the Hope Ball -- benefiting the 20th Century Club's Lodge and held Feb. 24 in the Wally Allen Ballroom of the Statehouse Convention Ce…
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Subscriber ExclusiveLET’S TALK | OPINION: Birthdays a time for gratitude
For the Talkmistress, birthdays can bring on mixed feelings.
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BACK IN THE GRANDSTAND: UCP fundraiser returns post pandemic with dinner, program
United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas' signature fundraiser finally made its way back from the pandemic.
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UNDER THEIR SPELL: Ivy Foundation’s ‘Enchanted Evening’ exactly that
"An Enchanted Evening" it was, indeed. This was the theme of the 27th annual Ivy Ball, hosted by The Ivy Foundation of Little Rock -- the fundraising arm of th…
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SENSATIONAL SORORITY: Delta Sigma Theta celebrates 111th Founders Day
"Sisterhood, Social Action & the Power of Our Vote" was the theme of the 111th Founders Day Celebration hosted by the Little Rock Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigm…
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MUSCIAL INTERLUDE: Hot Springs Jazz Society parties at Mardi Gras-theme fundraiser
HOT SPRINGS -- For the second year, the Musical Notes Foundation teamed up with the Hot Springs Jazz Society to offer a night of Mardi-Gras-theme entertainment.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET'S TALK: Introducing the latest award show: The Snubbys!
They should call this Snubs season.
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET’S TALK: Security tool won’t bring freedom
The retail powers-that-be have found that their sales go down when they put products under lock and key, turning to our smartphones as the answer to their dile…
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Organization founder lauded
Berthenia Gill, founder and longtime program director of Youth Advocate and Resource Network Inc. (aka YARN), was honored during the organization's inaugural A…
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Subscriber ExclusiveOPINION | LET’S TALK: Newspaper thefts seem to prove continued might of the pen
A journalism professor I had shared with us students his story of working for a small-town newspaper that, on the back page of one of its issues, was running a…
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I HAVE A (FUNDRAISING) DREAM: Horace Mann Transitional Class of ’72 presents sartorial ode to MLK
The Horace Mann Transitional Class of 1972 moved up its usual spring fashion show by a few months to pay tribute to the civil-rights icon whose January birthda…
