Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we hear about this weekend's Native American Cultural Celebration at the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. Plus, we head to Springdale where Vet Veggies is growing vegetables and herbs in climate-controlled freight shipping containers. And, we hear a recording of Johnny Cash the night before he played his historic concert at Folsom Prison.

On today's show, we head to Northwest Arkansas Community College, which is hoping to address a workforce need with its new Integrated Design Lab. Plus, two University of Arkansas researchers are studying the behavior of cross-laminated timber to encourage future use of the construction material. And, a memorial to the Elaine Massacre is dedicated in Helena-West Helena a hundred years after the state's largest massacre of African-Americans.

On today's show, we head to the Arkansas Art and Fashion Forum headquaters to find out how sewing classes are part of laying the groundwork for a micro batch clothing economy in the region. Plus, the governor's Complete Count Committee begins its meetings ahead of the 2020 census. And, Our Man in the Field discusses his music and peforms in the KUAF studios.

On today's show, we head to Fort Smith where city, state and national leaders came together to dedicate the U.S. Marshals Museum building and Hall of Honor. Plus, we find out more about a program that aims to produce locally-grown native seeds for use in wildlife restoration projects throughout Arkansas. And, we have a list of all the live music in the area as Bikes, Blues & BBQ rolls into town.

On today's show, we speak with the past and present presidents of John Brown University as the school gets ready to celebrate its centennial. Plus, we hear from the new chief of police in Fayetteville. And, we find out why a Northwest Arkansas mental health nonprofit is closing after 60 years.

On today's show, we go to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, which is in the middle of renovations to accommodate a growing number of passengers. Plus, we find out why more teachers in Arkansas are contracting with agencies to fill an absentee teacher void in the state. And a discussion of why we continue to be drawn to Gothic traditions.

On today's show, we go to Rogers where a growing interest in tiny homes is spurring city planners to accomodate the trend with new zoning. Plus, we check in with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics who fills us in on how Arkansas tourism is doing. And, we learn about a new resource on the University of Arkansas campus that connects students to community mental health services.

On today's show, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith leadership promises to do better during a public forum held after a men's basketball coach is accused of racial discrimination. Plus, the 7Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville is adding to its facilities as the homeless population in the region continues to grow. And, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report examines the 2020 political races taking shape in Arkansas.

On today's show, we go to Mercy's newest multispecialty clinic in Springdale. Plus, a discussion about how to avoid falling, which is the number one reason for hospitalizations for people 65 and older. And, we remember pioneering journalist Cokie Roberts.

On today's show, we hear about the results of the Walton Family Foundation's third Quality of Life Survey. Plus, the Pryor Center holds a day-long seminar on the Elaine Massacre, which happened 100 years ago this month. And, our Militant Grammarian is back!