Ozarks at Large

On today’s show, we learn more about a historic city council race in Harrison. Plus, we get a look back at the week in news and business and a peek ahead at a weekend of entertainment. And speaking of entertainment, the band Sugar and the Mint is with us at the Carver Center for Public Radio.

On today's show, we hear from three of the muralists working on very big canvases as part of The Unexpected in Fort Smith. We’ll also hear from the three candidates seeking the Arkansas Secretary of State office. Plus, the young actors in the national tour of School of Rock explain their typical day.

On today’s show, we learn about the children who grew up in the Tony Alamo cult in Arkansas and their lives afterward. Plus, we hear about a possible shift for tornado alley. And we learn more about the big history of Tontitown.

On today’s show, we learn about new voting equipment that is designed to give voters confidence their vote is tabulated correctly. Plus, we get a preview of The Story of Everything , which will be on stage next week at Walton Arts Center. And, remember music videos? They’re back with a distinct Arkansas flavor. We learn more about ShindigmusicTV.

On today’s show, we learn why fewer refugees will be coming to Arkansas. Plus, Pastor Clint Schnekloth discusses his visits with asylum seekers. And, we get an update on restoration of a historic building on the Fayetteville Square.

On today's show, we find out what to expect from the Unexpected in Fort Smith when we get a preview of the fourth edition of the public art festival. Plus, the duo Rozdenbridge joins us in our studio to talk about their new EP, and Becca Martin Brown from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette gets us ready for the craft fairs outdoors and plenty of theater indoors this weekend.

On today's show, we hear why Washington County officials say a growing population is part of why an expansion to the county jail is needed. Also, we hear about an effort to protect the interests of all parties involved in some adoptions in northwest Arkansas. And we get a preview of a new play that will make its debut this weekend in Fayetteville.

On today’s show, we hear from Senator Tom Cotton on who’s next at the United Nations for the U.S. and the aftermath of a vexed Supreme Court nomination process. Plus, we examine the sometimes confusing conversations and situations for people with mixed heritage. And Route 358 readies a new CD with distinct stories.

On today’s show, we learn how drones are making power line inspections more efficient. Plus, we hear how in-home independent elder care is a growing industry in Arkansas. And our Militant Grammarian wants to make sure we know the difference between similar, but very different, words.

On today’s show, a recruitment effort to further the ability to understand Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases. Plus, we learn about urgent care, emergency rooms and the differences between them. We’ll also hear from the people who were part of this weekend’s Red Bull Pump Track World Championship in Springdale.