Parts of Arkansas experienced rain this past week but most of the state remains in some form of drought. Many farmers are making decisions to care for animals and crops, while keeping their farm afloat. The University of Arkansas’ Extension held a webinar to prepare producers for what is happening and how they could be profitable when the dry spell eventually breaks.

A supply-chain shortage of tampons this summer is raising awareness about menstrual equity or equal access to menstrual products. University of Arkansas, which has lead the way in menstrual equity, among public institutions in the state, is responding. We also learn about sustainable alternatives to conventional period products.

Songwriter and performer Willi Carlisle is preparing to celebrate the release of his second full-length album and third release overall. Peculiar, Missouri is available now for purchase or on streaming platforms, but the album's release will be celebrated August 5 with a show at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville. We talk with Willi about the show and about the album.

The second annual Our Art Our Region Our Time exhibition will open in October at Walton Arts Center. Artists living in the region can submit work completed since July 1, 2021 now through August 15th in any medium.

Northwest Arkansas' racially and ethnically-diverse population has grown from less than five percent to more than 30 percent since 1990. The Northwest Arkansas Council hosted a webinar about making the region inclusive and welcoming to all.

The limited-run podcast The R Word comes to a conclusion with a live recording of a conversation about racism, Christianity and reparartions. The discussion was recorded last week at St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Fayetteville.

Bobby Hopper made a huge impact on the region and the state. John Brummett, a political columnist with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, talks with Roby Brock, from our partner Talk Business and Politics, about Bobby Hopper's legacy.

An appeal by the state of Arkansas to lift a stay, requested by ACLU - Arkansas to be placed on a 2021 law banning adolescent gender-affirming health care from taking effect, will soon be decided.

Inflation hit a 40-year high in July, impacting everything from food to fuel costs. We hear from an Arkansas economist on what is driving the inflation and what it means for consumers in Arkansas.

This week's Pryor Center Profile tracks the career of Jim Lindsey from college and NFL football player to candidate for governor to real estate businessman.