Michael Tilley, with Talk Business and Politics , discusses how area trucking companies can be affected by a global supply chain bottleneck.

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville is again reaching out to enrolled veterans and their families to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, to reduce the spread of the new aggressive Delta variant. Veterans are encouraged to call 1-800-691-8387 ext. 67979 or email [email protected] .

Clint Schneckloth is back with a new book reccomendation. He says Baptized in Tear Gas: From White Moderate to Abolitionist by Elle Dowd is a good read for these times.

While some events scheduled for the weekend have been postponed, there is still plenty of opportunities for entertainment.

KUAF General Manager Leigh Wood shares two things: pirates and pie. Black Sails - available on Hulu and Starz Plum Cobbler and Tomato Pie Plum Cobbler Recipe Set oven to 350 degrees and place 3/4 of a stick of butter in a 9" casserole dish in the oven to melt. Meanwhile, cup plums into sections, mix in 1 tablespoon of sugar and let sit. Mix 1 cup of self-rising flour, 1 cup of sugar and 2/3 milk in a bowl, with a splash of vanilla, until smooth. When butter is melted, pour in the batter, then

On Tuesday Tyson Foods announced office employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 by Oct. 1, while frontline workers are required to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1, pending talks with representatives from plant labor unions. Magaly Licolli with Venceremos, a Springdale-based organization that advocates for poutlry workers, says the decision is a good step for Tyson, but she believes the company should do more.

A historic regional landfill in southern Tontitown operated by Waste Management is planning to expand to remain operational. Citizens Advocating for a Safer Environment, comprised of local residents, say its time to close and seal the facility.

Vaccinations have increased in the past week in Arkansas, but the state is still below numbers needed to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19. On this week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal , Curtis Barnett, the CEO of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, discussed vaccination strategies.

Despite some cancellations and alterations, there are still opportunities to catch live music this weekend with several outdoor and some indoor concerts from which to choose. Thur Aug 5 Jake Hertzog Trio at Walmart Museum (Bentonville) - 5 p.m. The Odds at Mojo's East (Fayetteville) - 7 p.m. Whiskey Menders at Prairie Street Live (Fayetteville) - 7 p.m. Seven to Eleven at Kingfish (Fayetteville) - 8 p.m. Jeremiah Griffin at Six-Twelve Coffeehouse (Fayetteville) - 7 p.m. Los Roscoes at The Gravel

This week, University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe explores the work of English composer, lute player, and singer John Dowland. We hear some of Dowland's compositions, and a Dowland-inspired piece composed by Benjamin Britten.