Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we hear about the latest findings in the 2021 Rural Profile of Arkansas Report from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. Plus, we speak with attorneys from Legal Aid of Arkansas about the lawsuit the organization filed against the Division of Workforce Services as problems with the state's unemployment benefits system persist. And, we head to the Northwest Arkansas Ballet Theatre as dancers get ready for their first live performance since the start of the

On today's show, we have highlights from the governor's weekly coronavirus response briefing, which include information about vaccine eligibility for people 65 and older. Plus, we find out how people and animals are fairing in Texas following two winter storms and what organizations on the ground need to help with recovery. And, we have information about a book drive that's being held by the Benton County Sheriff's Office to restock the jail library.

On today's show, we head deep into the hollows of Eureka Springs to track down a remote long-lost spring that played a role in the creation of the Ozarka Natural Spring Water company. Plus, we learn about a new initiative that aims to help vulnerable Arkansans with their medical debt. And, we speak with the coordinators of Slow Streets NWA as they get ready to launch this year's program.

On today's show, we speak with several local small business owners who were some of the 30 people who received a fully-funded Kiva loan after applying through the micro-lending platform with the help of the NWA Kiva Hub. Plus, we hear from Arkansas Sen. Jim Hendren who announced this morning that he is leaving the GOP to become an Independent. And, we head to Huntsville where one family had to open up their kitchen to their calves to keep them warm during this week's snow storms and low

On today's show, we hear from local county emergency managers as the state gets hammered by two winter storms and temperatures in the negatives. Plus, we have highlights from the governor's weekly coronavirus response briefing where he announced changes to restrictions on indoor gatherings. And, we speak with peace activists about why they're asking the University of Arkansas to end its collaboration with Honeywell International.

On today's show, retired nurses are stepping up to help with care during the pandemic. Also, members of the Citizens First Congress are pressing for better compliance with mandated COVID-19 protective practices during the 2021 Arkansas Legislative Session. Plus, representatives with the Arkansas Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock discuss upcoming public events, previously available only to those who could attend in person, now virutally open to all.

On today's show, we speak with a reporter for Facing South about her latest investigation that examines the relationship between Tyson Foods and the region's mayors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, we learn about the life of World War II hero and Arkansas politician, Nathan Gordon. And, we enter the world of conspiracy theories with University of Arkansas Assistant Professor of Communications Ryan Neville-Shepard.

On today's show, we find out about the future of The Holler in Bentonville as it temporarily becomes the home of a California-based fintech company. Plus, we head into our archives for segments about elephants that reside in the Ozarks, as well as a 2014 performance from the band Elephant Revival. And, we visit with Becca Martin-Brown, the features editor at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , for entertainment ideas ahead of a frigid weekend.

On today's show, we find out how the Walton Family Foundation plans to approach its support for organizations and nonprofits over the next five years. Plus, we hear from the Greenwood Bulldogs football team janitor about what it was like to find out the players and coaches had gotten him a state championship ring. And, we hear from the head of a California-based fintech company that's coming to Bentonville and bringing a hundred new jobs with it.

On today's show, we learn about a new partnership between Canopy NWA and Forge Community Loan Fund that aims to support refugee-owned businesses. Plus, we take a look at where Arkansas's Stand Your Ground Bill stands after it didn't get enough votes to pass through a House committee this week. And, we find out about a nonprofit that has started offering free training courses for Northwest Arkansas residents interested in computer programming.