Our latest consideration of the 150 years of the University of Arkansas places a spotlight on the land the U of A rests upon. Charlie Alison, the executive editor at University Relations, acknowledges residents of the land now...and before it was the home of the U of A.

Courtney Lanning, film critic for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , says the movie version of In the Heights is worth a watch. A new animated feature from Netflix, Wish Dragon, may just make you want to watch an older film instead.

The late John McDonnell capture 40 national championships. But his legacy goes far beyond the trophies. In March, 2013 he talked with us about his memoir .

Fayetteville City Council voted to enact legislation governing short-term rentals within city limits during its April 20 meeting. The ordinance, which went into effect May 21, requires all short-term rental operators to secure a business license for each rental unit. Beginning June 18, operators must also register with the city's Landlord's Representative Registry.

TheatreSquared is presenting the play My Father's War, by Bob Ford, through June 20th. This Sunday the man who inspired the play, Art Herzber, talked about his experiences in World War II and what it is like to see part of his life on stage.

The Arkansas budget surplus is in record territory. Roby Brock, with our partner Talk Business and Politics , asks John Brummett, columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, what that surplus might mean for the state.

Monica Diodati and Rachel Stuckey Slaton of Two Friends Books finish off their summer reading list. You can also see their fiction and nonfiction recommendations. The final collection is for young readers. Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating - Adiba Jaigirdar We Dream of Space - Erin Entrada Kelly From Cotton to Silk: The Magic of Black Hair - Crystal C. Mercer

Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, offers up a collection of some of her favorite malaprops. It turns out when the wrong word is used there can be confusion, but also a good laugh.

A majority of Harrison residents voted to support two sales tax ballot measures during a recent special election to fund a new recreational community center and to improve city parks. A former downtown school facility will be renovated into the new $20 million Creekside Community Center.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 , signed into law by President Joe Biden in March, delivers $1.9 trillion to state and local governments, individuals, businesses, healthcare and educational institutions all impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Of Arkansas' $5 billion share, $1.57 billion is earmarked for state fiscal relief.