Ozarks at Large

On today's show, we talk to Megha Rao about what it means to dance before her performance in Bentonville tomorrow afternoon. Plus, Becca Martin Brown from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette previews a December weekend, Roby Brock from Talk Business and Politics reviews the week’s news, and from Austin, Paige Renee Berry and Tyler Jordan give us a sampling of their brand of songwriting.

On today's show, we remember former state legislator Jim House. We also learn more about the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association, and we get a Latin lesson from our Millitant Grammarian.

On today's show, we hear about a conflict over a proposed quarry in unincorporated Benton County. We also speak with the new director of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, and we spend a little time with the band Roots Tour.

On today’s show, we learn about a special beer made at Ozark Beer Company for a special cause. Plus, we hear why concerns continue about vaping and minors. And we learn why the University of Arkansas is seeking volunteers for two weeks of championship golf in 2019.

On today's show, we hear how a nonprofit that has served the poor in Fort Smith for two decades is expanding. Also, Roby Brock from Talk Business and Politics checks in to give us an update on a northwest Arkansas road project that has been delayed for years. Plus, we hear about an effort to plant thousands of daffodils in Bentonville, and we hear a few more songs from Jamie Lou Connolly and Will Gunselman, performed for us in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.

On today’s show, the mayor-elect of Bentonville, Stephanie Orman, looks ahead, and Ron Coleman, who worked on the animated series The Beatles and Scooby Doo looks back. Also, Matt Peterson has a special view of the annual homeless vigil at Fayetteville High School. He was part of the event as a student, and now he is part of it as a teacher. Plus, the Wampus Wonderland craft show looks just a bit different this year.

On today’s show, we hear about a tax plan from the governor, and we also hear reaction to that tax plan. Plus, the Urban League of Arkansas is continuing a legacy. Also, the story of Gloria and Emilio Estefan comes to Walton Arts Center, and we’ll meet cast members from the national touring production of Get on Your Feet.

On this evening's show, we hear about a reversal by the Springdale School District regarding an article in a student newspaper that the distirct initially took down. Plus, renovations at the Pat Walker Health Center at the University are complete. And, we hear more thoughts on the life of former President George H.W. Bush.

On today’s show, newly digitized archives from 1973 bring back voices of legendary Arkansas politicians discussing Watergate. Plus, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is getting a makeover in 2019. We also get some recommended winter reading, and we learn about the closure of Fort Smith’s First Tee and more.

On today’s show, Fayetteville High School is testing a college advanced placement curriculum on all incoming freshmen so they can try it out. Plus, we review the week with Roby Brock from Talk Business and Politics and look at the weekend ahead with Becca Martin Brown from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. And we have music from the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, courtesy of Jamie Lou Connolly and Will Gunselman.