According to www.bossip.com: NFL Hall-Of-Famer Lawrence Taylor received a bloody gash to the back of his head at the hands of his volatile wife, Lynette. According to TMZ, a fight broke out between the two last week at their Pembroke Pines, FL home and Taylor ended up gushing blood from the back of his head. […]

According to Mansfield ISD Communications Department: 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the first integrated graduating class in Mansfield ISD. The district has not always been as diverse as you see it today. In 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled “separate but equal” schools for white and black students unconstitutional. However, it wasn’t until 1965 […]

Recently, Jazze sat down to speak with Todd Gottel the Mayor of Rowlett to discuss the cities upcoming 5k Walk to help raise money for the victims of the tornado. They also discussed of initiatives and upcoming fundraisers to help the city rebuild. If you would like to participate in the upcoming walk please visit http://rebuildrowlett5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=6920 […]

Dwaine Caraway addresses the statements he made about his wife during his altercation with Commissioner John Wiley Price. Please check out the video below: Thoughts? Facebook: Jazze Radio-Chica Twitter: jazzeradiochica Instagram: jazzeradiochica

Dwaine Caraway has broken his silence regarding the recent altercation with Commissioner John Wiley Price while at a gospel radio station. He says the initial video released did not paint a valid picture of what happened. He says he was bullied and he defended himself and released additional video to support his claims. Dwaine Caraway […]

Are you registered to vote? If not, join us on Tuesday March 1st at Eastfield College from 11am-1pm at 3737 Motley Drive, Mesquite TX, 75150. Its so easy to get registered plus you can also win some cool prizes! Let your voice be heard this important Presidential Election. Facebook: Jazze Radio-Chica Twitter: jazzeradiochica Instagram: jazzeradiochica

This week on the Community Calendar Jazze interviewed Melissa Young the Associate Artistic Director of Dallas Black Dance Theater about their upcoming 3 part Cultural Awareness Series and the programs offered by the Dallas Black Dance Theater to the youth. If you are interested in attending the show/s please visit http://www.dbdt.com. Event Information: Dallas Black Dance […]

Black History Fact: Hager Tucker In 1873, in an unusual move for that era, the city council hired Hagar Tucker, a former slave, as “special policeman” to the black community.  Tucker performed a difficult job successfully but was nonetheless let go within a year when the economy went into a tailspin. Tucker was the first […]

In today’s unexpected news, one of the world’s most wanted drug lords reportedly “declared war” on ISIS. El Chapo, who’s been on the run since his escape from a Mexican federal prison earlier this year, allegedly sent an encrypted email to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi after one of his drug shipments was destroyed. His […]

According to www.tmz.com: Facebook activated its “Safety Check” tool for users in Paris Friday night,  to let friends and family members know they were OK. The feature had been used only 4 times  — for natural disasters — allowing users to “check-in” as safe, sending notification to friends. A Facebook rep said, “People turn to […]

Veda Loca has teamed up with “SheWear-for-Sheroes” during Breast Cancer Awareness month. We will be blessing various breast cancer survivors with a celebrity beauty make over, complete with a new personally styled SheWear Hair ready-to-wear wig from their new celebrity hair collection, a gift bag of designer hair products, a personal photo session and more. […]

This year 97.9 The Beat has signed up to participate at the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure and we will love for you t join our team! The race is this Saturday at North Park Center 8687 N. Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75225. The race is begins at 8am so please get there early! […]