Ozarks at Large

On today’s show, new security measures are being implemented at Bentonville Schools this year, including ID badges and armed security officers. Plus, John Brummett discusses politics of the future. And, we hear about keeping earthworms on hand to turn household kitchen scraps into garden soil.

On today’s show, a former Arkansas Supreme Court Justice explains her opposition to Issue One. Plus, we hear ideas about altering how redistricting in Arkansas takes place every ten years. And, we learn about concerns regarding algae in the Buffalo River.

On today’s show, Washington Regional has opened the region’s first neurosurgical ICU, and we learn more about the new facility. Plus, we hear about a summer honors class that helps us understand why a first step to understanding a surrounding may be as simple as counting things we see. And, we learn about some of the first co-housing conceptual locations in northwest Arkansas.

On today's show, we hear how Fort Smith city leaders hope to renegotiate a consent decree with the EPA. Plus, we hear about connections between the Mayo Clinic and northwest Arkansas. And, we get a tour of live music happening this weekend.

On today's show, we hear what the city of Rogers would gain if voters approve an extension to a one-cent city sales tax. Also, we hear a student activist's thoughts regarding changes to a U of A sexual assault reporting resources web page, and political writer John Brummett weighs in on the Democratic candidates in Arkansas for U.S. House.

On today’s show, justice present and past. Benton County considers how jail inmates can be visited while incarcerated. Also, a new book revisits justice in northwest Arkansas more than 100 years ago, and we speak with the author.

On today’s show, construction is underway on the Marshals Museum in Ft. Smith. Plus, we learn about the impact of heat on farmers. And we hear music from The Silver Lining.

On today’s show, Northwest Technical Institute plans to expand its ammonia refrigeration training center. Plus, one organization is bringing new life to East Mountain Cemetery. And U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions comes to Arkansas to discuss the importance of locking up violent offenders.

On today’s show, a new plan is launched to make northwest Arkansas more inclusive. Plus, Iraqi college students experience the Ozarks. And, Del Shores brings his one-man show to Eureka Springs.

On today’s program, a toxin-producing algae has been found in the Buffalo National River. Plus, we get an update on the Sebastian County Crisis Stabilization Unit. And we hear what term limits could mean for the Arkansas legislature.