We continue our series about health and aging with a conversation about how to not be lonely, or let friends and neighbors fall into being lonely.

Guitarist Jesse Cook will perform Friday, Jan. 10, at the Walton Arts Center . We recently spoke to Cook about his influences, how a cable system's guide channel helped bring his music to a wider audience and more.

Our Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, is back for her first visit in 2020. She starts off the new year by tackling the differences between "good" and "well."

On today's show, we tell you about an online directory specifically for minority-owned businesses in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, we hear about new research that indicates vaping may impair oral health. And, we remember Sleepy LaBeef, an Arkansas native and rockabilly legend who died late last year.

An agency focused on sharing culturally-relevant content is helping revamp a digital diversity directory. To be included, ethnically-owned businesses can submit their information at www.diversitynwa.com . The project is sponsored by the Northwest Arkansas Council and the Walmart Foundation.

The number of flu-related illnesses in Arkansas is increasing, according to the state Department of Health. So far, 13 deaths have been reported, which is higher than this time last year.

The most recent report from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration shows the state's revenue continues to grow with a 1.1 percent increase compared to last year.

The use of electronic smoking devices is the subject of intense scientific investigation after being linked to a rash of lung injuries across the U.S. last year. And as Daniel Caruth with Arkansas Public Media reports , new research indicates vaping tobacco may be harmful to oral health too.

Arkansas native Sleepy LaBeef died late last year. He spent decades touring around the world. We clip a series of interviews with the rockabilly star, conducted over the years, including a first conversation recorded with KUAF at our old Dickson Street Studio more than 21 years ago.

On today's show, we find out why solar power is gaining popularity in the River Valley. Plus, we speak with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie, who says the VA is undergoing a transformation. And, we'll tell you about the four-legged answer to Bentonville Municipal Airport's goose problem.