Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we hear how northwest Arkansas could be close to ending chronic homelessness in the region. We also hear from the band Vintage Pistol, which is preparing to release its first full-length album this weekend.

On today’s show, new data on disciplinary measure taken by public schools in Arkansas reveals continued widespread use of both corporal and exclusionary punishment. Plus, a local nonprofit is asking people to raise their voice and their glass for charity. And we hear about a gathering for the late poet CD Wright.

On today’s show, Springdale schools are participating in a program that implements small changes to reduce sodium in lunches. Plus Pastor Clint Schnekloth gives us a pair of book suggestions as Lent begins. And from Tel Aviv to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, the band OSOG gets ready for its first-ever Arkansas concert.

OSOG is a musical collective hailing from Tel Aviv, Israel. Thursday night they'll perform at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. Earlier this week, they gave us a little preview of their upcoming show.

On today’s show we learn more about Hmong textiles now on display at John Brown University’s art gallery in Siloam Springs. Plus, Arkansas is the only southern state allowing citizens to enact ballot measures. We seem pretty fond of the process, but how much do voters really know about those issues?

"Cloth as Community: Hmong Textiles in America" is a traveling exhibit that is on display at John Brown University through Mar. 15. The exhibit includes 28 textiles like flower cloths and embroidered story clothes made by the Hmong community.

On today's show, we hear highlights from a groundbreaking ceremony held this weekend at Fayetteville Public Library. Plus, we have a conversation with the editor of a new anthology of Ozarks literature, and we hear how Youth Bridge is recommitting to the Safe Place program.

On today’s show, we hear how one local recycling facility is deconstructing, then reconstructing electronics for future use. Plus, Becca Martin Brown from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette says she has ideas for how we can spend our time this weekend, and we hear how and why the band The Poggs are getting back together.

On today’s show, we hear about an effort to make Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith better and a conduit to a healthier city. Plus, we learn about the preservation of African American cemeteries in Arkansas. And, Arkansas Business Hall of Fame member Charles Morgan has a new book about his business experiences.

On today's show, the latest edition of the Rural Profile of Arkansas is released. Plus, a conversation with "A Bronx Tale" actors. The musical is at Walton Arts Center this week.