Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we have the latest updates from the governor's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we hear from Arkansas Secretary of Education Johnny Key in part two of our interview as schools get ready to reopen to students on Monday. And, we have details on a hate crime bill drafted by a bipartisan group of lawmakers that had the support of both the governor and Arkansas's attorney general.

On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's coronavirus response briefing, which he delivered from Blytheville. Plus, we hear from the superintendent of Fort Smith Public Schools as students get ready to return to class on Aug. 24. And, we find out about a pitch competition that will take the place of this year's Startup Junkie Startup Crawl.

On today’s show, college students are moving onto campus in preparation for University of Arkansas fall classes starting a week from today during a global pandemic. We learn how the U of A has prepared. Plus, we bring you all the news from November 1975, courtesy of the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Oral and Visual History. And, we celebrate the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by partnering with the League of Women Voters of Washington County for a week of personal

On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's coronavirus response briefing, which included new directives for school sports and game attendance. Plus, we catch up with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics who tells us about a petition to the change the name of Albert Pike Elementary School in Fort Smith. And, we find out about Route 358's new album and socially distanced album release show.

On today's show, we have the latest information from the governor's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we head to Harrison where a group is demanding the removal of a racist billboard advertising a White Nationalist internet broadcast. And, we learn about a book that aims to help children cope with fears that may come with having a teacher with a partially covered face in school this year.

On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's coronavirus response briefing, which he delivered from Monticello. Plus, we learn about antigen testing as the state distributes antigen test devices to county public health clinics. And, we hear from the superintendent of Bentonville Public Schools regarding the district's reopening plan.

On today’s show, we hear from Fayetteville Public School District leaders about the changing they're making to meet pandemic attendance requirements set out be the state. Plus, doctors are encouraging patients who are concerned about catching coronavirus in medical settings to seek conventional ,as well as emergency medical help — even during a pandemic. And, a biologist discusses the fate of the monarch butterfly, which is at risk.

On today’s show, we have a 35-year old story lost to the dustbin of history. Plus, exactly what are those mysterious seed packets showing up in some mailboxes from China? And, we hear from a teacher and parent who are frustrated by the Fayetteville School District's revision of its reopening plan to meet a state mandate announced last week.

On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's coronavirus response briefings, which included announcements about emergency leave for public school employees and absentee voting. Plus, we discuss the latest happening in the River Valley with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics . And, we hear from Arkansas Counts representatives after the U.S. Census Bureau announced it will stop accepting Census responses a month earlier than planned.

On today's show, we find out about a new initiative that connects hospitality workers who need hours with nonprofits providing hunger relief to local communities. Plus, we take a look at the latest COVID-19 forecast from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. And, we hear from the Sebastian County Health Unit administrator as cases of coronavirus increase in the River Valley.