Ozarks at Large

On today's show, how an idea from a magazine became a system of Friendly Fridges in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, a guide to becoming a sustainable runner, updates from the latest Illinois River Watershed stakeholders meeting and TheatreSquared's new season opens with a nefarious plan.

On today's show, a new Arkansas law removing the work permit requirement for 14- and 15-year-olds took effect earlier this month. Also, Arkansas Department of Education officials decided it would no longer recognize Advanced Placement African American History for course credit in the state. Plus, lessons from the Militant Grammarian and a new episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

On today's show, the Arkansas Passport Center is attracting more travelers amid the passport backlog. Also, a new way to find lost livestock, Arkansas schools open doors as LEARNS changes take place and a brief history of fads from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.

On today's show, the Rogers Historical Museum opens a large toy box with it 'Toys Well Played' exhibition. Also, Michael Tilley, executive editor of Talk Business & Politics, discusses sales tax, water leaks and the U.S. Marshals Museum. Plus, University of Arkansas students move in on campus, the PACT Act's application deadline is extended and more.

On today's show, a grantee in the Women's Economic Mobility Hub speaks about her business and experience in the program. Plus, the Bentonville Public Library expansion is underway, local music and a conversation with current GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about his efforts to qualify for the first party debate.

On today's show, farm and food workers are eligible for a $600 stimulus from qualifying organizations if they worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Walker Park's basketball court mural is revealed, DHS released updated Medicaid termination statistics and more.

Every odd year, Arkansas' voter roll is combed through to correct and remove registered voters information. This year, hundreds of names are incorrectly marked as "inactive" on the list. Also on today's show, Tyson Foods announces the closing of four poultry plants. Plus, an interview with author Keith Vire about his new novel, “The Black Telecaster: A CrossRoads Story," and more.

On today's show, Fayetteville adopts its first Heritage and Historic Perseveration Plan. Plus, the effort to place a ballot measure to repeal the LEARNS Act did not gather enough signatures, the CDC warns of a possible rise of COVID-19 cases and more.

On today's show, updates from ArcBest, weekend events and a movie review of "Meg 2: The Trench." Plus, a view inside the Bentonville Public Library's seed library and more new on The Outline.

To develop immersive tours of Roman ruins, a University of Arkansas research team photographed sites in Tunisia and Sicily over the summer. Also on today's show, a crowd-sourcing fundraiser inspired by Maxine Miller a broke record for the university's FundRAZOR platform. Plus, the state's hottest days of the year are here, local music and more.

On today's show, how people can reduce waste, the City of Tontitown's appeal to stop the expansion of the Eco Vista Class 4 Landfill and a new book on Washington County history. Also, Samaritan Community Center's 21st annual Fresh Start: BackPacks for Kids event is Saturday and more.

On today's show, a partnership between Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and downtown Bentonville restaurants to fight food insecurity. Plus, noisy crypto mining,, eponyms, and much more.

On today's show, two private school administrators talk about school choice and the impact of the new voucher program in Arkansas, a look back at the career of Hoyt Purvis and much more.

On today's show, a look at tax reports from the first six months in Sebastian County, a constant flow of theater to see this weekend, keeping an eye on the heat for people with lung diseases, and much more.

On today's show, a former Eureka Springs tourist motel is converted into apartments to offer more affordable housing. Plus, an Arkansas lawmaker reconsiders a cryptocurrency mine law he initially supported, local music events and more.

On today's show, the announcement of two new USL clubs and the rights to build a stadium in Rogers. Also, a federal judge plans to rule on Arkansas' library obscenity law, Stroll the Atolls returns this week and more.

On today's show, the challenge of finding landlords with Section 8 housing. Plus, reasons the region needs more affordable housing with an excerpt from the podcast I Am Northwest Arkansas, exploring the relationship between the Ozarks and country stores, the differences between insure, ensure and assure, and much more.

On today's show, a new program is coming to Arkansas with the mission to combat the nation's highest maternal mortality rate. Plus, a new update on the continuing confederate monument erected in a Eureka Springs Cemetery, a conversation with some award-winning guacamole makers on staff and much more.

On today's show, another flooding of the Peak Center with no response from the Fort Smith school administration and the "Project X" project in Fort Smith. Also, new music, an Oppenheimer review and more.

On today's show, an effort to bring Arkansas up to speed with broadband access is underway. Also, American Heartland announces a new theme park in Northeast Oklahoma, a conversation about the new Waste Management project at the Eco Vista Landfill to capture renewable natural gas, music and more.

A childcare company is offering full-time employees an opportunity to get a bachelor's degree for free. Also on today's show, adding new beds to address Arkansas prison inmate backlog, a ribbon cutting for a new radiation oncology center in Little Rock and more.

On today's show, we explore the benefits of forest therapy, appreciate the King's River and much more. Be sure to apply sunscreen while listening.

On today's show, the start of a new transitional housing program in Bentonville for veterans. Plus, a trip to Oaklawn, courtesy of the Pryor Center Archives, an iconic rock and roll rill with Arkansas origins, and much more.

On today's show, the continued dialog around teacher pay in Arkansas. Plus, stories of the Arkansas Delta courtesy of the Listening Lab, the band Dial Up heads to Tulsa with their very 90s sound, and much more.

On today's show, an overview of tenant rights in Arkansas. Also, the proposal for two new professional soccer teams and a new stadium for Rogers. Plus, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report and more.