Ozarks at Large

On today's program, we hear part of a conversation with state senator Jason Rapert about his proposal to delay implementation of medical marijuana in Arkansas until the drug is legalized for medicinal use by the federal government. We also get a preview of a "Signature Seminar" at the University of Arkansas Honors College this fall to be hosted by Charles Robinson, UA Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and history professor. This week, he'll give an overview of the course, titled "Race:

Last night, an interfaith prayer vigil to show support for the region's refugee and immigrant populations was held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. On today's show, we have highlights from the service, and we hear some of what area economists predict in terms of the economic outlook for Arkansas, the nation and the world. Those ideas are the focus of today's Business Forecast Luncheon being held in Rogers.

On today's program, we speak with Dr. Tom Smith, professor of special education, who is helping to facilitate a new transitional vocational program for adults with intellectual disabilities. We also get an update on the push for an official state dinosaur in Arkansas, and we hear from Ben Edwards about his installation, Possessions, that is currently on display at Arts Center of the Ozarks

On today's program, we’ll go inside the decommissioned Southwest Experimental Fast Oxide Reactor and get a rare glimpse of what's under that mysterious white dome before deconstruction of the former nuclear facility begins. Also, two weeks ago, an early-morning fire decimated Ozark Regional Transit’s fleet. However, thanks to support from around the country, the organization began offering full service Monday. We find out what’s next in the recovery effort.

On today's program, we speak with Dr. Lisa Corrigan about her new book Prison Power: How Prison Influenced the Movement for Black Liberation. Also, we learn about a new ordinance in Greenwood requiring registration of all dogs, cats, wolves, wolf hybrids, and ferrets in the city limits.

On this edition of Ozarks, legislators discuss guns on college campuses. Plus, a sounds from this weekend's Women's March for Arkansas.

On this edition of Ozarks, Daisy announces plans to expand its Rogers headquarters. Plus, the Fayetteville Public Library offers new digital services to patrons.

On today's program, Senator Tom Cotton discusses the future of healthcare. Plus, a Shakespeare classic gets a makeover in time for the inauguration.

On today’s program, the chancellor of the University of Arkansas reflects on his first year in office. Plus, the Arkansas Legislature reviews two maternity leave bills.

A major mumps outbreak in Arkansas which started last autumn has affected both children and adults, especially in the state's migrant Marshallese community. On today's program, we learn why scientists are investigating if vaccine immunity is to blame. Also, two of the members of Sad Daddy join us in the studio to get us ready for the annual Ozark Mountain Music Festival, taking place next weekend in Eureka Springs