Ozarks at Large

On today’s show, the Bentonville Film Festival begins tonight, and we’ll hear from a filmmaker who brings a story to the festival of Rikers Island, the jail in New York City. Plus, 35 schools in Arkansas are earning recognition for preparing students for college. And, we hear about one teacher's trek from Huntsville to Jeopardy!

On today’s program, just what are the opportunity zones spread across Arkansas? Roby Brock talks to Mike Preston, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, to find out. Plus, we learn about the opportunities for change at a busy, often congested interchange along I-49. And, a new book helps us spell "opportunity."

On today’s show, a simple tick bite can lead to the emergence of Alpha Gal, a condition that causes an allergy to meat. Plus, Cameron Johnson performs for us in the Carver Center for Public Radio. Also, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics examines news from the week, and Becca Martin Brown from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette gives us a few underlooked gems to experience this weekend.

On today’s show, Holiday Island, a 1970s unincorporated, planned vacation community in Carroll County was planning to incorporate until the county judge issued a ruling blocking it. Plus, Hank Kaminsky is named the 2018 Arkansas Living Treasure. Also, a force in American popular music, Al Bell, is moving to Bentonville. That’s in this week’s Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.

On today’s show, we take a walking tour of Van Buren to consider more livable downtowns. Plus, we learn more about the eastern collared lizard, and we take an audio tour through historic words our Militant Grammarian wants to bring back.

On today’s show, a Springdale woman plans to walk a long route along the U.S.-Mexico border, where thousands of migrants have died attempting to cross. Plus, we learn about a new virtual reality exhibit that allows people to experience the Dust Bowl. And, we hear how race and gender can play a role in work negotiations.

On today’s show, we hear about a local march against sexual assault. Plus, we hear a story of the power of literacy. And, members of both Arkansauce and National Park Radio perform inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.

On today’s show, Oklahoma teachers are back in the classroom, but they are not done fighting for funding. Plus, we learn about a project that will result in a traditional hand-carved Marshallese canoe in Springdale. And after months of renovating a bigger space, the Grove Restaurant and Comedy Club is ready to reopen.

On today’s show, a decommissioned nuclear facility’s existence is nearing the end after additional money to finish cleanup has been approved. Also, a possible civic maneuver to keep the end from coming for some Fayetteville houses. And there seemingly is no end to the unusual politics of 2018. Political writer John Brummett explains.

On today’s show, we learn about a bike route that takes you from the Ozarks to the Arkansas River Valley to the Ouachitas. Plus, Pulitzer-Prize winner Colson Whitehead discusses The Underground Railroad. And, from the school woodshop to the lake, skiffs made by Clear Spring students are readied for public use.