Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we provide the latest updates from the governor's daily coronavirus briefing. Plus, we hear from Michael Tilley with Talk Business and Politics about the impact of the pandemic on Arkansas River traffic and what that could mean for the economy. And, we speak with the Washington County sheriff about why he's ending his office's participation in the federal 287(g) program.

On today's show, we have highlights from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we find out how local animal shelters are faring during the COVID-19 pandemic. And, we hear about a new grant program designed to help arts and cultural nonprofits weather the outbreak.

On today's show, we have updated information on the state's coronavirus response from the governor's daily briefing. Plus, we speak with a University of Arkansas psychologist about how to manage mental health during the pandemic. And, we learn the basic ins and outs of gardening and baking bread from the experts as many of you take up new hobbies while staying at home.

On today's show, we provide the latest highlights from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with representatives from Communities Unlimited about a new toolkit the nonprofit has put together to help people and small businesses navigate the relief options provided through the federal CARES Act. And, we find out how you can still get your Girl Scout Cookie fix.

On today's show, we have the latest updates from Governor Asa Hutchinson following his daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak to renters and landlords in the region as they worry about having to make their rent and mortgage payments during skyrocketing unemployment. And, we speak with Arkansas artist Kat Wilson about her interactive art project called Quarantine Habitat.

Noted Arkansas artist, Kat Wilson , is inviting individuals and families isolated at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic to participate in a photo-documentary series she’s curating on Instagram at #Quarantinehabitat. Nearly 60 habitat photos have been uploaded so far.

On today's show, we have the latest information from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with domestic violence victims advocates about how social distancing increases the risks faced by people in abusive relationships. And, we speak with people who have lost their jobs about applying for unemployment.

On today's show, as always, we begin with highlights from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we speak with the executive director of a nonprofit that cares for individuals with disabilities about why they are in need of personal protective equipment. And, we take a look back a 100 years ago to 1918 when Fayetteville residents were also told to stay away from each other when a different epidemic was sweeping the globe.

On today's show, we have highlights from the governor's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we find out how nursing students and faculty at the University of Arkansas are filling in the gaps at hospitals and clinics in the region as the outbreak leaves some facilities strapped for resources. And, we go back to a conversation about the Year of the Neighbor that has taken on a new importance during the pandemic.

On today's show, we begin with highlights from Governor Asa Hutchinson's daily coronavirus response briefing. Plus, we learn about an online marketplace created by a local software firm that's making it easier to buy gift cards to support local businesses during the pandemic. And, we hear about a new assistance program that's been launched to help small businesses and nonprofits that have been affected by the outbreak apply for state and federal aid.