Ozarks at Large

On today's show, the "Protect Arkansas Act" and a bill requiring a social media age verification wait for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' signature. Also, The Momentary hosts the Holi Festival and a review of "Paint." Plus, the number of Fort Smith building permits continues to rise and more.

On today's show, about 100 Afghan refugees in Northwest Arkansas gathered to celebrate Nowruz, or Persian New Year. Also, how picking up after pets can improve water quality, the first episode of "The BeLOVED Community" is available, local music and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

On today's show, Kristin Netterstrom talks constitutional amendments and what citizens might see on the 2024 ballot. Plus, a free dental clinic returns to Conway, construction begins on a hospital in Tahlequah and more.

On today's show, the Alice Walton School of Medicine breaks ground and is scheduled to be completed in 2025. Also, a new episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas," and new book explores a U.S. Navy tradition. Plus, tornado cleanup efforts continue, a crime bill progresses in the Arkansas Legislature, the Walton Family Foundation launched its Connection Hub and more.

On today's show, Arkansas universities are looking to new ways to attract potential students and brace for record-low enrollment at the end of the decade. Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces is running president in 2024, and Central Arkansans deal with the aftermath of Friday's deadly tornado. Plus, the next concert from the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas will feature the Fayetteville Jazz Collective, and more.

On today's show, former engineer E. Joe Brown engineers stories about Oklahoma in his series, "A Cowboy's Destiny." Plus, Fort Smith sales tax collections increase, weekend plans and a "Dungeons and Dragons" movie review. Plus, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine breaks ground, possible rezoning on Mount Sequoyah and more.

On today's show, examining the reasons behind Arkansas school districts switching school calendars. Also, Sylvia Poggioli, an NPR European correspondent, talks about her life and career. Plus, local music, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, news from the state legislature and the latest episode of "Sound Perimeter."

On today's show, Arkansas legislators introduced a bill proposing to decriminalize fentanyl test strips. Chris Jones, an advocate and co-founder of NWA Harm Reduction, said test strips are important to reduce harm. Also, the Northwest Arkansas Book Festival celebrates an indie bookstore boom. Plus, the Arkansas Association of Chiefs of Police oppose short-term rental bill, local music and more.

On today's show, death doula Alison Nail-Malone speaks about her experiences caring for individuals near the end of life. Also, a resolution making a firefighter incentive plan passes the Fayetteville City Council, KUAF staff makes food recommendations and sales tax collection increases in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders supports a legislative package to fund a new prison and adopt stricter sentences for violent offenders.

On today's show, Jim Harter is a volunteer for FindAGrave.com and so far, he has captured at least 9,000 images. Also, Arkansas unemployment number dips, the Arkansas Department of Health reveals an infectious disease dashboard, the history of Bessie Moore and more.