The new exhibit "Voices" opens tonight at Stage 18 as part of First Thursday. Pieces in the exhibition consider class, status and ethnicity. We speak with one of the artists whose art is featured in the exhibit, which will be on display through the first Sunday in December.

About a month ago, Rogers stopped accepting plastic bags for recycling because of a lack of a buyer for the material. The domestic market for plastics is saturated, and changes in regulations overseas have made offloading those materials difficult. We learn more about the dilemna facing plastics recycling programs.

Washington Regional Medical Center is one of several hospitals in Arkansas now offering a nursing residency program for recent graduates. We speak with some of the program's coordinators to learn more about the residency program and how it benefits new nurses.

The 20th annual Arkansas Poll is being released today. Designed and analyzed by Janine Parry, professor of political science at the University of Arkansas, the annual poll is one of the oldest public state polls in the country. This year, 1,200 respondents answered questions about climate change, health care and politics.

Highlands Oncology Group will break ground this weekend on a new clinic near Interstate 49 in Springdale. In today's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, we learn more about the new development, and Mervin Jebaraj, economist and director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Arkansas, gives us analysis of the latest jobs report for the state.

Halloween is a natural time to watch horror movies. Kasey Loman, a local graphic designer and self-described horror nerd, gives us a list of her favorite horror movies.

Shows featuring soul, red dirt country, blues rock and more are just some of the music happening this weekend in the region. Wednesday Oct 31 Josh Hoyer & Soul Collossal at Smoke and Barrel Tavern (Fayetteville) - 9 p.m. The 1-Oz. Jig at Maxine's Tap Room (Fayetteville) - 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Opal Agafia & the Sweet Nothings at Chelsea's (Eureka Springs) - 8:30 p.m. Ian Gilley & The Boys at Harry's Downtown (Fort Smith) - $5, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday Nov 2 Jason Boland and the

In his new book Fly Girls , Keith O'Brien covers the exploirs of early women aviators, including Arkansan Louise Thaden. Thursday afternoon, he'll talk about the book at Thaden Field in Bentonville as part of a celebration of Louise Thaden's life.

In partnership with Legal Aid of Arkansas, the University of Arkansas has launched a program called SARAH, which stands for Sexual Assault Resources and Help. The initiative aims to inform survivors of sexual or relationship abuse of the resources and recourse available to them. We speak with the program's coordinators to learn more.

This week, volunteers and city of Springdale workers are helping BikeNWA install a mile-long protect bike lane pilot project. The project aims to connect more neighborhoods to downtown Springdale and the Razorback Regional Greenway.