Ozarks at Large

On today's show, using data, photos, and videos to map historical wildfires in the Ozarks. Also, a multi-million dollar gift to Hendrix College. Plus, celebrating the tenth anniversary of Valley Inn.

On today's show, we go up to the roof to lay some roots in Fort Smith. Also, a job fair for UAMS in Fayetteville is focusing on the folks without the stethoscopes. Plus, an award-winning poet discusses her latest work, "Umbilical Discord."

Today, we spend time with the residents of Benton County, discussing the damage from the May 26 tornadoes and the community members offering support and relief. Plus, an archived episode from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.

Today, a new lawsuit has been filed to defend gender-neutral state ID option in Arkansas, a discussion with author Amanda Churchill, and a new performance by the Smokehouse Players is coming soon.

Today, choosing urgent care over a doctor's visit, creating poetry about complex emotions, and the Garden Gate Tour in Washington County.

Today, opinions vary when it comes to the new boutique hotel being built on Markham Hill in Fayetteville, a nursing program relaunches at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, and Eureka Springs is throwing a blues party.

On today's show, two different grants are being awarded across the state: one to continue innovative allergy research, one to bolster the number of nurses. Plus, the challenges of keeping up with a family-owned farm.

On today's show, a buzzy hobby has a swarm of enthusiasts in the region, Walmart beat their estimated revenue jump by about $2 billion, and, Hillary Rodham Clinton discusses her life in Arkansas.

On today's show, changes at the Bentonville Public Library. Also, the books that made the cut for the Hugo Award for best sci-fi or fantasy novel. Plus, also get a review of a week of news with Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics and much more.

On today's show, striving to diversify the kinds of investors and start-up companies in Northwest Arkansas. Also, we remember when a founding member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus talked with us about history. Plus, after three decades at the University of Arkansas, Janine Parry is departing.

On today's show, we head out to the Farm to learn more about the research at the University of Arkansas away from Old Main. Also, a friendship of two poets— one in Fayetteville, one in Gaza. Plus, the similarities between creating software and music.

On today's show, dozens of cyclists will take on a six-day riding tour across the Ozarks to the Delta. Also, northwest Arkansas transplants who overcame a reluctance to move to the region. Plus, our Militant Grammarian has a collection of bewildering headlines.

On today's show, a new report shows Tyson Foods dumped millions of pounds of toxic chemicals in waterways. Also, Hillary Rodham Clinton’s time in Arkansas. Plus, the musical legacy of Arkansan Johnnie Taylor.

On today's show, graduating from college is tough— Getting a job after graduation might be tougher. Also, food entrepreneurs launching small businesses for everything from microgreens to jams. Plus, music inspired by motherly love.

On today's show, a local nonprofit is identifying leaders to combat the housing crisis in Northwest Arkansas. Also, a musical tour that extends from Fayetteville to the southern part of the state. Plus, diving into an underrated outlet of student media at the University of Arkansas.

On today's show, healthcare and policy professionals address a crisis among mothers in Arkansas. Plus, The cost of maternal mortality Plus, moving to— and staying— in a new home. Also, preparing for the summer heat.

On today's show, a new conservation center is being built in east Fayetteville. Also, it’s been thirty years since “Gang Wars: Bangin’ in Little Rock.” Plus, a legendary Arkansas radio station that reached millions of listeners.

On today's show, an accelerated path for future nurses and paramedics at NWACC. Also, collecting pollen on purpose. Plus, the Victory Theater in Rogers is looking—and sounding—spiffy at age 97.

On today's show, a nature center in Fort Smith is getting some much-needed improvements. Also, learning more about Italian immigrants who left harsh conditions on a southern plantation to establish Tontitown. Plus, a trip through the world of ballads on a new edition of "Sound Perimeter."

On today's show, the influence of billionaires on college athletics. Also, we wrap up our series, "TEA: The Transgender Experience in Arkansas." Plus, dozens of filmmakers are coming to Rogers this weekend.

On today's show, a trip through a citywide garage sale. Also, a new NPR podcast is part interview and part existential game show. Plus, our Militant Grammarian gets talkative about silent letters.

On today's show, low levels of rainfall in Louisiana are having an impact on crawfish boil season everywhere. Plus, Arkansas memorializes David Pryor, and this weekend … May the 4th be with you.

On today's show, Jewel puts together a museum experience. Plus, a look into Drug Take Back Day 2024. We also learn more about the Old Friends Farm near Prairie Grove.

On today's show, providing options to men when it comes to birth control. Also, a new greenway is being constructed in Fort Smith. Plus, warmer weather brings out the jazz.

On today's show, prioritizing education for environmental programs in Fayetteville. Also, foraging for springtime mushrooms. Plus, a deep dive into the work of Charles Portis.