has a goal of raising $75,000 and welcoming 100 new members during its Spring Fund Drive. Proceeds will go to support bringing news, culture, and powerful radio to central Arkansas.

鈥淎s we celebrate the remarkable 51-year journey of public radio in central Arkansas, we couldn’t be prouder of the legacy we’ve built together – delivering exceptional, informative, and captivating programming to our dedicated listeners,鈥� General Manager Jonathan Seaborn said. 鈥淎t Little Rock Public Radio, your backing has always been the cornerstone of our success. As a listener-funded station, we rely on your generosity to keep the airwaves alive with the content you’ve come to know and love.鈥�

The week will feature a special lineup of community leaders serving as on-air hosts in the morning and afternoon. These include:

• Sericia Nelson, executive editor of NOIRE Magazine
• Mark Nelson, public information officer for the Little Rock Police Department
• Ann Owen and Rick Owen, associate chief of staff for research and director of the Center for Mental Healthcare and Outcomes Research at Veterans Healthcare System
• Jay Barth, director of the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
• Chuck Cliett, Partner at Mitchell Williams Law Firm
• Kendra Pruitt, chief of staff for City of Little Rock
• Devin Bates, attorney at Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard
• Stephanie Jackson, executive vice president of public engagement for The Design Group
• Myron Jackson, CEO and founder of The Design Group
• Dazzmin Murry, Emmy-nominated composer and artist with King Honey
• BJ Pighee, president and CEO of Living Solutions
• Sarah Beth Estes, dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock
• Christian O’Neal, vice chancellor of university advancement for 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock

Little Rock Public Radio will hold a special 鈥淎ll Drinks Considered鈥� event from 4-7 p.m. March 26 at Hill Station.

As a token of appreciation, Little Rock Public Radio will be offering thank you gifts of mugs, water bottles, beanies, and T-shirts throughout the week.

You can make a donation by , calling Little Rock Public Radio at 501-916-6400, or mailing a check made out to Friends of K糖心Vlog传媒R/KLRE to 5820 Asher Ave., Ste. 400, Little Rock, AR 72204.

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As the executive assistant to Kendra Pruitt, chief of staff for Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Nyah Peyton, a native of Maumelle, is gaining insight into the inner workings of city administration while cultivating invaluable real-world experience.

A graduate of Little Rock Central High School, Peyton found her niche at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. She graduated in May with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in marketing and a minor in psychology.

Peyton met her future employer when Pruitt led a vision board workshop at the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Multicultural Center, where Peyton worked as the diversity and cultural programs events chair.

鈥淚 was very impressed with many of the students, but Nyah stood out with her professional demeanor and leadership qualities,鈥� Pruitt said. 鈥淲e connected via social media, and I witnessed her maturity and advocacy for others over the next few months. Around May, I reached out to see if she might be interested in working with me over the summer. Then, I learned she was graduating, and she jumped at the opportunity to work with me at the City of Little Rock.鈥�

With Pruitt, Peyton said she鈥檚 been lucky to find a boss, mentor, and friend all in one who is teaching her how to lead a successful life.

鈥淜endra is a very busy person, and she is helping me to learn the importance of managing your time as a professional,鈥� Peyton said. 鈥淪he is connecting me with a vast network of people. She is a good friend who has shown me how to transition from college life to a professional life.鈥�

Pruitt described Peyton as a hard worker who has excelled as her job in a short period of time.

鈥淪he is a fast learner, and she accepts constructive criticism well,鈥� Pruitt said. 鈥淚鈥檝e thrown a lot of things her way in a short period of time, and she has shown great promise with time-management, communication, and operations. I am grateful to have her on our team, and I hope this experience proves fruitful for her.鈥�

Working for the City of the Little Rock is the first step along a path that will undoubtedly lead to a bright future for Peyton. Among her many career ambitions, she plans to earn a Master of Business Administration and a law degree, write her second book of poetry, as well as start a marketing research company and a gym.

鈥淚 was an athlete all my life until college, so fitness and wellness are a big part of my life, and I鈥檇 like to pass it on,鈥� Peyton said. 鈥淣ot only would I like to have a gym, but I鈥檇 also like to start a nonprofit that focuses on financial literacy, test and college preparation, and other ways to make the community more accessible for young people to succeed.鈥�

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