Ozarks at Large

On today's show, area stylists are gathering together to provide free haircuts for LGBTQIA2S+ youth. Plus, Roby Brock on gubernatorial plans for income taxes and vaccinations, and much more.

On today's show, we investigate the question of whether there should be masks worn by children in schools as the Delta variant surges with State Senator Trent Garner. Plus, the Oz Trail system in Bentonville and Bella Vista was completed in one day, and much more.

On today's show, how medical and pharmaceutical professionals are trying to convince more people to seek vaccinations. Plus, a Federal District Judge has temporarily blocked a new state law from going into effect banning gender affirming medical care for trans youth in Arkansas, and much more.

On today's show, the projections for the near future of the virus in Arkansas are stark. Plus, some people with COVID in their past continue to feel the virus’ effects in the present, a former Razorback Olympian, and much more.

On today's show, how faith leaders are talking with congregants about the virus and the vaccines. Plus a 30th season for Walton Arts Center after the 29th was cut short because of the pandemic, and much more.

On today's show, certain property owners are upset with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers’ proposed plan to take private shoreline on Beaver Lake to better maintain flood control. Plus, a call for artwork for the Walton Arts Center’s first regional art exhibition, and much more.

On today's show, a possible new method for the city of Fort Smith to communicate with residents. Plus, Washington County residents discuss their Quorum Court declaring the county to be “pro-life, changes in rules regarding college athletes and endorsements, and much more.

On today's show, the gender, ethnic and racial disparities in leadership positions at cancer research centers across the country. New research from a UAMS medical student puts that disparity into perspective. Plus, a 13-year old Harrison girl received a humanitarian Diana Award, in memory of the late Princess Diana of Wales, and much more.

On today's show, new funding from the National Institute of Health coming to Arkansas Children's Hospital. Plus, a photo exhibit 40 years in the making, a new respiratory virus spreading in southern states, and much more.

On today's show, a team of UAMS geriatric scientists are developing a drug to reduce Alzheimer’s Disease risk. Plus, the day President Ford pardoned President Nixon, and how Arkansas reacted, and much more.