Talk Of The Rock
by KSSN 96 (KSSN-FM)
A forum to discuss community events and public affairs with different charities organizations for the Central Arkansas region. If you would like to be a part of the show, contact [email protected]
Episodes
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Talk Of The Rock: National Disabilities Awareness Month
Speaking with Darelyn Pazdel, VP of Workforce Inclusion at PRIDE Industries, about National Disabilites Awareness Month and how they help those with disabilities in Arkansas find employment and transportation to and from their potential careers. We also discuss how area businesses can benefit…
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Talk Of The Rock: Run The Park 5k for Special Olympics
The Little Rock Realtors Association is hosting the Run The Park 5k and Fun Run to benefit Special Olympics Arkansas on Saturday, November 16th! The 5k can either be timed or just a fun walk through Two Rivers Park with the family, and there will also be a free fun run for kids ages 12 and under!...
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Talk Of The Rock: Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Luncheon
Talking with Jen and Arlene from the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund about how Arkansas single parents (and their kids) may be able to receive extra help for higher education with the ASPSF, plus details about "The Lunch Break," a great lunchtime event happening on October 17th with...
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Talk Of The Rock: Midnight South Concert for Miracle League of Arkansas
Happy to have the band Midnight South and Peggy McCall from Miracle League in to talk about their upcoming Double Header event at The Hall on September 26th featuring dinner from Chuy's, a live and silent auction, as well as live music from Midnight South to finish the event. Tickets are on sale...
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Talk Of The Rock: Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas Inspiration Gala
Speaking with Elizabeth Pulley, Executive Director of Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas, about their mission to help families who have been affected by child abuse, how you can be a part of preventing child abuse across the state, and details on their upcoming Inspiration Gala at the...
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Talk Of The Rock: Miracle League Baseball Clinic with Dustin Moseley
Talking with pitcher Dustin Moseley about the upcoming Miracle League Double Header baseball clinic at Junior Deputy Park on Sunday, September 8th, featuring MLB, Arkansas Razorback, and other baseball stars coming together for a skills & drills set, followed by a baseball game and a Miracle…
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Talk Of The Rock: Zoo Brew 2024
In this episode we talk with Joy Matlock, Marketing and Promotions Director of the Little Rock Zoo, about their upcoming events including the 100th birthday of their historic carousel, their annual Zoo Brew & Cocktails Too fundraising event, and the reduced admission Community Day coming up where...
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Talk Of The Rock: 4H Dinner at the Vines 2024
Talking with John Thomas, director of the Arkansas 4H Foundation about all the great programs offered to kids across the state of Arkansas, how you can volunteer or participate, as well as their big Dinner at the Vines fundraiser coming up on September 24th! To donate items, get tickets, or more...
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Talk Of The Rock: The Ambetter Health & Wellness Fair
Speaking with Sheree from Ambetter of Arkansas about the upcoming Arkansas Health and Wellness Fair taking place on September 14th from 12pm until 3pm with health screenings including A1C, blood pressure, prostate cancer screenings and lots more. Plus there will be fun for the family, door prizes…
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Talk Of The Rock: Miracle League Double Header 2024
Talking with Peggy from the Miracle League of Arkansas about their upcoming Miracle League Double Header coming up on September 26th featuring dinner, live music, plus a live and silent auction with all proceeds benefitting Miracle League and their amazing players! Get tickets now at...
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Talk Of The Rock: Cabot July Jubilee
Talking with local children's author and oncology nurse Deonna Bailey about the Cabot July Jubilee coming up on July 6th at the Cabot Veterans Event Center with vendors, photo booths, food trucks, face painting, bouncy houses and so much more! And all proceeds go to help families fighting cancer...
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Talk Of The Rock: Blue Jeans and Bubbles with Ronald McDonald House Charities
Talking with Amanda Person and Kaleb Hadley about the upcoming Blue Jeans and Bubbles event presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas that will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. This year's event features blue jeans, bubbles, signature cocktails from Delta Dirt Distillery, Wine from...
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Talk Of The Rock: Woofstock 2024
Talking to Chera and Carrie Jo with Leadership Saline County about their upcoming event at Bishop Park on June 1st! Woofstock 2024 will raise money for scholarships that go to Saline County students, as well as raising funds for the Saline County Humane Society. There will be a pet spa, food...
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Talk Of The Rock: Miracle League Bingo Night
We're talking with Peggy McCall and Grace Gilbert about the upcoming Bingo Night presented by Subaru of Little Rock on May 16th with all proceeds to benefit Miracle League of Arkansas! There will be some amazing prizes up for grabs including $1000 cash as well as gift baskets from SoMa and Subaru...
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Talk Of The Rock: Maternal Health Month with the American Heart Association
Talking with Dave Oberembt from the American Heart Association and Dr. Driver from the Clinton School about the state of Maternal Health in Arkansas as well as how moms (and moms-to-be) can find more information and support during and after childbirth. Plus we discuss upcoming legislation that...
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Talk Of The Rock: Central Arkansas Heart Walk 2024
Talking with Kelly Owen, director of the Central Arkansas Heart Walk that's coming up on April 27th with fun for the whole family and a chance to learn more about heart health as well as raise money for the American Heart Association and their fight against heart disease and stroke, the #1 and #5...
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Talk Of The Rock: Party At The Plaza
A great conversation with David and Laura with Arkansas Hospice about their services for patients across Arkansas as well as their Party In The Plaza coming up on April 27th featuring live music from lots of Arkansas musical artists, food trucks, a kids zone, and a Care Fair that provides more...
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Talk Of The Rock: Little Rock Zoo Eclipse Party And Zoo For All
Talking with Joy Matlock from the Little Rock Zoo about their upcoming Eclipse Party on April 8th, their new "Zoo For All" program for SNAP recipients, plus the upcoming Wild Wines event and how your family can experience dragons at the Little Rock Zoo! (Get details, tickets, and season passes…
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Talk Of The Rock: Special Olympics Casino Night
Talking with Camie Powell from Special Olympics about their upcoming Casino Night on April 11th at the Arkansas Realtors Association Building in Little Rock. There will be food, drink, and prizes available to the players, with all proceeds benefitting Special Olympics Arkansas! Get tickets and…
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Talk Of The Rock Friendship Community Care
Madelyn Turner, LMSW from Fellowship Community Care, stops by to talk about their Connections facility in Benton and the services they offer for disabled and the learning impaired in Arkansas, and how you can help or receive assistance. Have a topic, community event, or organization to talk about...
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Talk Of The Rock Dr Yadav from UAMS
Finishing up Heart Health Month talking with Dr. Yadav, as Associate Professor of Cardiology at UAMS, about ways to maintain your heart health as well as advice for those who have a history of heart disease in their family, and other information to keep heart health aware. Have a topic, community...
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Talk Of The Rock - Shamrock Shuffle
Jennifer from the Red Shoe Crew stops by to talk about Ronald McDonald House Charities and their upcoming Shamrock Shuffle event that's coming up on March 9th! This 5k Run/Walk is open to everyone with all the proceeds benefitting Ronald McDonald House and is stroller and dog friendly! Sign up…
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Talk Of The Rock: 4-H Arkansas Day Of Giving
Talking with John Thomas from the Arkansas 4H Foundation about their upcoming summer camps, activities in the community across the state, and about their Day Of Giving that's coming up on March 17th! If you'd like to find out more about Arkansas 4H groups in your area, visit https://4h.uada.edu/...
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Talk Of The Rock: Soup Sunday 2024
Talking with Shannon and Danyelle about the upcoming Soup Sunday to benefit the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families at the Venue at Westwind on March 10th from 4-7pm. There will be over 30 different chefs and restaurants represented, plus a kids area, dancing, and a silent auction to…
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Talk Of The Rock - Heart Health Month with Miss Arkansas Cori Keller
Talking with Miss Arkansas Cori Keller about her platform of heart health and discussing all the ways to take better care with your own cardiovascular fitness with the American Heart Association. Have an event, topic, or community group that you'd like to feature on the show? Reach out to...
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Talk Of The Rock: Arkansas Service Paws
Talking with Travis and Vicky from Arkansas Service Paws, a non-profit group in Beebe that specialize in training service dogs and teaching Veterans and First Responders suffering from PTSD how to train their own dogs for service. If you are a Veteran or First Responder who has been diagnosed and...
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Talk Of The Rock: Night Under The Mistletoe Gala
Talking with Craig Cloud, CEO of Friendship Community Care, about their program to help people with disabilities across the state, as well as discuss their upcoming A Night Under The Mistletoe fundraiser and auction that's coming up on December 7th! If you would like to find out more or make...
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Talk Of The Rock: Miracle on McAuley Court
Talking with Holly Heer, Development Coordinator for Cooper-Anthony Mercy Child Advocacy Center (CAMCAC), about the Miracle on McAuley Court and the program they have set up for families in need this holiday season. Donations are being accepted now to provide a holiday meal as well as presents…
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Talk Of The Rock: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Talent Competition
Talking with Arkansas artist Bonnie Montgomery about the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's upcoming Arkansas Talent singing competition on November 18th with the chance for some talented Arkansans to win their way on stage to sing with the ASO! Details available at…
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Talk Of The Rock: Miracle League Double Header
Talking with Peggy McCall from Miracle League about their upcoming Double Header fund raiser on November 30th at the Venue at Oakdale featuring Ben Broussard! He will be sharing stories from his MLB days, plus there will be live music from Ben and his daughter! There will also be a live and…
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Talk Of The Rock: East End Middle School Robotics Team Update
Talking with Chris Beckwith, Engineering and Robotics teacher at East End Middle School, along with students Kaden and Skyla, about their recent trip to the World Finals, the newly formed Robotics class at the school, as well as the upcoming season and the new YouTube channel they've started:...
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Talk Of The Rock: Saline Memorial Bosom Buddies Bash
Talking with DeAnn Thomas, Communications Director, and Dr. Ghandi from Saline Memorial about the importance of breast screening, self-examination, and what to watch out for. We also talk about the upcoming Bosom Buddies Bash on October 24th at Saline Memorial that will feature snacks, pampering,...
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Talk Of The Rock: Breast Cancer Awareness Month with UAMS
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and in observance of that, we talk with Dr. Rachel Taylor from The Breast Center at UAMS about self examination, annual screenings, warning signs, and treatment. We also discuss the new screening methods available as well as the UAMS MammoVan mobile...
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Talk Of The Rock: Howl-O-Ween at the Little Rock Zoo
Talking with Joy Matlock at the Little Rock Zoo about their Howl-O-Ween events coming up every Saturday in October, their Glo Wild event for the fall and winter, plus a special Breakfast With Santa coming up in December! For details on these events or to find out about getting tickets for any of...
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Talk Of The Rock: CARE For Animals Paws on the Runway
Talking with Allie Mounger, Executive Director of C.A.R.E. For Animals about their organization as well as their upcoming "Paws On The Runway" event on October 5th! Details at https://www.careforanimals.org/ Have a topic, organization, or community event to discuss on the show? Email...
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Talk Of The Rock: Six Bridges Book Festival 2023
Talking with Tameka Lee from the Central Arkansas Library System about their annual Six Bridges Book Festival that starts on September 25th and the opportunity to meet lots of your favorite authors as well as get help on writing a book, cooking demonstrations, Q&A sessions, and a kids festival…
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Talk Of The Rock: SherwoodFest 2023
Jamie Fuell calls in to talk with DJ Taylor about the upcoming Sherwood Fest happening on September 30th at the Sherwood Sports Complex. There will be fun for the family with Arkansas Circus Arts, plus crafts, carnival rides and more! https://www.cityofsherwood.net/382/Sherwood-Fest Have a topic,...
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Talk Of The Rock: Merging Architecture and Fashion with Alex Foundation
Coming up on October 1, 2023, there will be a fashion show at the Center for Humanities and Arts in North Little Rock to benefit The Alex Foundation and their mission to share architecture in area schools. Talking with Angela from the Alex Foundation and Jeremiah from Rogue Architecture about the...
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Talk Of The Rock: Dinner at the Vines with Arkansas 4H
Talking with John Thomas, director of the Arkansas 4H Foundation, about the upcoming 4H programs for fall as well as the upcoming Dinner at the Vines event that will include dinner, beverages, live music, silent and online auctions, and lots of fun! Reserve your seats or tables now at...
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Talk Of The Rock: Know Your Numbers Week with the American Heart Association
Talking with Brady Lacy from the American Heart Association about the importance of "Knowing Your Numbers" and keeping an eye on your blood pressure, BMI, blood sugar, and cholesterol so you can maintain heart health. Find out more about your numbers, and some great recipes, at www.aha.org Have a...
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Talk Of The Rock: CALS Rock Paper Run 5k
Talking with Kevin Newsom from the North Little Rock Public Libraries and Tameka Lee with the Central Arkansas Library Systems about Library Card Sign Up Month, all the great local businesses offering discounts to library card holders, and the upcoming Rock Paper Run 5k! More details on how to...
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Talk Of The Rock: Greenway Gator Giveaway to benefit the Arkansas Food Bank
Talking with Bradley Bohannon from Greenway Equipment about their Gator Giveaway and their fight against food insecurity with the Arkansas Food Bank, as well as the School Backpack Program that helps over 3,000 students in need across Arkansas and how you can help make a difference....
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Talk Of The Rock: Partners Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) and Sounds Of Freedom
On this episode, we talk with Hannah from P.A.T.H. about the new movie Sounds Of Freedom and how realistic it is when talking about human trafficking. We also discuss how you can help prevent human trafficking and abuse in your community as well as how to get the help you need if you or someone…
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Talk Of The Rock: Feed The Vets Food Pantry in Cabot
Talking with Deyonka Hickey from Feed The Vets Food Pantry about their mission to help Veterans fight food insecurity and about the urgent need from the Food Pantry for a new location in Central Arkansas after finding out the building they use is being foreclosed. For more information on how to...
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Talk Of The Rock: Well Fed Arkansas
Talking with Josh Harris of Well Fed Arkansas and the new Produce Prescription program starting with UAMS as well as talking about how you can join in the fight against food insecurity and nutritional insecurity in Arkansas! Have a topic, organization, or community event to discuss on the show?...
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Talk Of The Rock: Salvation Army Disaster Services Training
Talking with Major Bill Mockabee and Barbara Scott, Director of Development for the Salvation Army, about the continuing tornado relief in Little Rock and across Arkansas, plus details on how to join the next Emergency Disaster Services that's coming up on June 17th. We also discuss how others…
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Talk Of The Rock - Special Olympics SoRow 2023
Talking with Camie Powell, Director of Marketing for Special Olympics of Arkansas, and with Tony Phillips, owner of Stronger Together Fitness, about Special Olympics and the upcoming SO-ROW fundraising event on July 15th at the New Life Church Student Builiding in North Little Rock. There will be…
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Talk Of The Rock: Miracle League Burger Competition 2023
Sitting down for a chat with Peggy McCall from Miracle League of Arkansas about their mission and about their upcoming Miracle League Burger Competition in the Heights coming up on June 11th. Chefs, food trucks, and home cooks will be competing for bragging rights plus a Golden Ticket chance to...
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Talk Of The Rock: Mental Health Month with AR Connect Now
Talking with Josh Dunham from AR Connect Now about Mental Health Month and the many different ways that they can help anyone in need; whether it's someone to talk to about depression, addiction, or about family issues and financial struggles. AR Connect Now works to help those in need and put…
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Talk Of The Rock: Arvest Bank Million Meals Campaign with Arkansas Food Bank
Talking with Maret Cahill Wicks with Arvest Bank about the 13th Annual Million Meals campaign to raise money for the Arkansas Food Bank to help victims of the March 31st tornadoes as well as helping those facing food insecurity here in the Natural State, as well as details on how you can help in...
About this show
A forum to discuss community events and public affairs with different charities organizations for the Central Arkansas region. If you would like to be a part of the show, contact [email protected]
Hosted by
KSSN 96 (KSSN-FM)