According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau , Arkansas ranked 50th in both voter registration as well as voter turnout in the 2020 election. For AR People , a nonpartisan nonprofit organization aimed at advancing a responsible democracy in Arkansas, has been trying to advocate for greater access to the ballot box for all eligible voters to make it easier for Arkansans to make their voices heard.

Dr. Hui-Ming Chang is a professor in the College of Medicine's departments of pharmacology/toxicology and internal medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She's conducting an inaugural phase 1 clinical trial at the newly opened Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute researching methods to reduce chemotherapy cardiotoxicity.

This summer, the Fayetteville Public Library opened a new bee display on its southeast terrace. The three hives were donated by Hogeye Honey and are managed by master beekeeper Ed Levi. Visitors can view the display now on level 300 by the grand staircase.

Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business and Politics discusses improved job numbers for Arkansas, increased tax revunues for Fort Smith and a multi-million dollar plan for expansion at Mercy Fort Smith.

Becca Martin Brown, the features editor for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ssays the fireworks will be exploding early and often through the weekend. And opera is back at Inspiration Point near Eureka Springs after taking 2020 off because of the pandemic.

The Arkansas Legislative Council has approved nearly $12.5 million to expand physician residencies and fellowships in Northwest Arkansas. Currently, there are about 200 more medical students than residency opportunties in Arkansas.

The new northwest Arkansas franchise Junk King not only takes away your unwanted junk, the "green" hauler also reuses and recycles a good portion of your junk.

Single-Parent Scholarship programs in Benton and Washington coutines are officially merged, as of today. This week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report includes a conversation with the combined nonprofit's CEO, Tyler Clark.

Despite the Independence Day holiday this weekend, there are still some opportunities to see live music in the next seven days. Thur. Jul 1 Nick Shoulders, Willi Carlisle, Chris Acker at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - $15.00, 8:30 p.m. Los Roscoes at The Gravel Bar (Eureka Springs) - 5 p.m. Fri. Jul 2 Jukebox Confession, Church Street at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - $10.00, 9 p.m. The Irie Lions at The Railyard Live (Rogers) - general admission free, tables $20, 8 p.m.

Today in Sound Perimeter we are celebrating freedom with songs from around the world.