On today's show, we have the details on a proposed quarry expansion in Washington County. Plus, we learn about a library where people are books available for checkout conversations. And, we remember Terry Jones of Monty Python with a conversation from our archives.

The Washington County Planning Board tabled a permit request from Hunt-Rogers Quarry at its meeting Thursday. The company is seeking to expand its quarry operations outside of Springdale. Dozens of people came out to oppose the proposal and some planning board members said they felt uncomfortable approving the expansion plan in its current form.

Saturday, from 1 to 5 p.m., the Fayetteville Public Library will host a human library. Twenty-two people will be "books" and patrons can check each out for 15-minute conversations. We sat down with one of the human books, Megan Wishon, and a librarian, Cori Williams, to learn more.

Terry Jones of Monty Python died this week. In 2006, he came to the University of Arkansas and during that visit he talked with us about a book and TV series, both titled Barbarians , that examined history in a very different way.

Becca Martin-Brown, the features editor at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , gives us a preview of the final event at Heartwood Gallery, an all-ages production from Trike Theater and dinner on Mount Sequoyah.

Jess Harp has performed throughout Northwest Arkansas for a year or two. Friday evening, he and his band will perform at the Record in downtown Bentonville. We get a preview of the concert, talk about the band's style, and hear about a debut album in the works.

The Harrison City Council, on Thursday, agreed to support an ordinance allowing municipal police to enforce state regulations on medical marijuana use within city limits. Mayor Jerry Jackson says the vote was unanimous. A second reading is scheduled for Feb. 27 to allow for public comment.

On today's show, we preview a public mental health discussion about grief that has been curated specifically for minority communities. Plus, we find out more about a plan from the state Department of Health to improve access to HIV prevention services and treatments. And, we hear from advocates from the Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter about the organization's expansion into Madison County.

A free event designed to provide a space for people of color to discuss and learn about grief is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at My-T-By-Design Therpeutic Art Studio in Fayetteville. Licensed professional counselors will participate in a panel discussion and answer questions from the audience.

After the Trump Administration rolled out its HIV initiative "A Plan for America" last February, Arkansas was awarded nearly $200,000 to increase public engagement around the issue. Now, with more federal grant money on its way this spring, Arkansas Department of Health officials say they are laying the groundwork to improve access to prevention services and treatments, specifically in rural communities.