Ozarks at Large

On today’s show Eureka Springs celebrates the opening of new bike trails. Plus, we hear about a celebration of a new future for an old Mitsubishi building in Fort Smith. And we listen to a celebration of the music of Guy Clark.

On today’s show, a we learn about a school that emphasizes learning and nature. Plus, we hear how the upcoming Pride weekend in Fayetteville emphasizes inclusion. And, the Militant Grammarian says there are pieces of punctuation emphasizing surprise.

On today’s show, we take a tour of the new home for TheatreSquared, which is under construction in Fayetteville. Plus Bite NW Arkansas, a three-day food festival, returns to northwest Arkansas next week. And we hear about a new bike share program being developed in Fayetteville.

On today’s show, we hear how the Mulberry River Society works to keep the river healthy. We also remember a rockabilly star from Arkansas with a healthy appetite for entertaining. And, political writer John Brummett considers a way to cure a sickness in the state legislative system.

On today’s show, we hear how the ballot in Benton County this November will look a bit different, with Democrats seeking offices that haven’t had Democratic candidates for years. Plus, high school students risk being suspended or expelled for bad behavior, but so can toddlers and very young children enrolled in public childcare and pre-K: And we begin a summer reading suggestion list and more.

On today’s show, a new school this fall will place an emphasis on arts . . . and martial arts. Plus, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics discusses the week in Arkansas state corruption and a new report that lays out how much the Fort Smith economy is benefiting from the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education. And we’ll meet Joseph Hitchcock, a musician from Eureka Springs trying to break through the crowded musical landscape of 2018.

On today’s show, we hear about recently held public meetings regarding affordable housing in northwest Arkansas. Plus, we hear about the work requirements some Arkansans now need to meet for Medicaid benefits. And we get a preview of the 18th annual Art of Wine, which begins tomorrow.

On today’s show, we examine how Arkansas, and the country, are affected by border issues. And we find our how NAFTA, trade and tariffs could have an effect on Arkansas farmers and manufacturers. Plus, we hear about a new bike park being built in Springdale.

On today's show, the Arkansas Natural Sky Association wants to reduce the obstructions to seeing the heavens. Plus, we hear about Arkansas Public Theater's production of An Act of God . And we hear what’s up, right now, in tech innovation in northwest Arkansas.

On today’s show, housing prices continue to rise in northwest Arkansas, and we hear about a new initiative that aims to develop housing solutions for all in northwest Arkansas. Plus, we talk with Lisa Wingate, the author of this year’s selection for If All Arkansas Read the Same Book. And, we talk with a band with a name we can’t say on the radio that will perform a classic album in its entirety tonight.