Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we have the latest information from Governor Asa Hutchinson's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with Roby Brock of Talk Business and Politics about the uncertain times ahead for the state's economy and any potential changes to Arkansas absentee voting rules. And, we find out how the Arkansas-based Oxford American has adapted to deliver content to its audience.

For a lot of national magazines and journals, the coronavirus pandemic has been stressful, both financially and logistically . But, Sara A. Lewis, executive editor for the Arkansas-based Oxford American , says diverse and independent media is vital during a crisis, so the quarterly publication has found new ways to reach its audience to tell nuanced stories about the American South.

On today's show, we have the latest from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with an attorney at Legal Aid of Arkansas about the rights of workers as more people return to their jobs in the first phase of reopening. And, we head the Jones Center in Springdale where, over the weekend, the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese held a mass COVID-19 testing event.

On today's show, we speak with Governor Asa Hutchinson about governing during the pandemic and his lecture at the University of Arkansas Honors College this past Friday. Plus, we find out how summer camps are preparing to host campers within the restrictions issued by the state. And, we have details about why coronavirus briefly shut down some operations on the Arkansas Department of Transportation's Bella Vista Bypass project.

On this Memorial Day edition of the show, we hear some of the conversations that aired on Ozarks at Large during the past 10 weeks regarding the past, present and future of living during a pandemic. This past Friday, the University of Arkansas Honors College concluded a two-week forum titled Pandemic . Professors, medical professionals, even Governor Asa Hutchinson, led sessions with students and we spoke with many of them beforehand.

On today's show, we have the latest information from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus response briefing ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Plus, we hear about the strict rules Arkansas dentists have to negotiate to open safely. And, we find out how Emmy-nominated composer and installation artist Amos Cochran is adapting to working as a musician during the pandemic.

On today's show, we get an update from Governor Asa Hutchinson who announced the single-highest increase in coronavirus cases in the state in a 24-hour period. Plus, we head to the Fayetteville Public Library for a tour of the ongoing expansion project. And, we find out how the Walton Arts Center and a local textile shop are connecting with people while their in-person operations remain shut down.

On today's show, we have the latest information from the governor's daily coronavirus briefing. Plus, we find out about a legislative effort in Washington, D.C. that aims to help local news outlets across the country that are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic. We also hear from two local organizations about why they need volunteers and sponsors for their gardening projects. And, we head to Rome. Sort of.

On today's show, we have the latest information from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we take a look at the issues surrounding the state's rollout of both the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Arkansas Ready for Business programs. And, we speak with the organizers of Special Olympics Arkansas as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary.

On today's show, we have the latest updates from Governor Asa Hutchinson's coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we find out how the Community Clinic of Northwest Arkansas is stepping up COVID-19 testing efforts to help meet the governor's goal of conducting 60,000 tests in the state by the end of May. And, we learn about the state Health Department's effort to track the spread of coronavirus in Carroll County after a Cummins State Prison parolee, who tested positive, spent several weeks in