This week marks the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. At the time of his death, he was in Memphis to support a strike by sanitation workers who were represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. This union created a chapter in Fayetteville in Aug. 1962, and today it supports University of Arkansas employees throughout the state as well as governmental employees in Benton, Carroll, Madison and Washington counties. The organization is

Voters will soon determine the fate of a proposed millage increase for schools in Fort Smith. Michael Tilley, from our content partner Talk Business & Politics , tells us more.

The new movie Getting Grace examines mortality, a life well-lived, divine influence and more. Daniel Roebuck directed and stars in the movie about a terminally ill teenager and what she teaches those around her. The film makes a northwest Arkansas debut tonight.

Here's our list of some of the chances to see live music in northwest Arkansas through the weekend. Thursday, Apr. 5 Ten High at Backspace (Fayetteville) - $5 suggested donation at the door, 8 to 11:30 p.m. Air Loom at 21st Amendment (Fayetteville) - 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Apr. 6 Reverend Horton Heat, Unknown Hinson, and the Red Elvises at George’s Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - Tickets $22, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Route 358 at 21c Museum Hotel (Bentonville) - 5 to 7 p.m. Buffalo Gals at BREWS

A Wednesday digest of news includes Fayetteville joining the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, an Oklahoma teacher walkout continues, and Lt. Governor Tim Griffin endorses Asa Hutchinson.

While Oklahoma teachers head to the the capitol to discuss the future of their state's education, many students may find themselves at a YMCA or Boys and Girls Club. Tulsa organizations like the Woody Guthrie Center are providing arts programming at some of these sites during the walkout so students can have a little fun and education. More information is available by contacting the Tulsa Area United Way.

The Fayetteville Housing Authority is getting ready to turn in its updated five-year capital expenditures plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Before the plan is submitted, board members wanted to take stock of the public housing properties operated by the FHA. Members of the board, the public and FHA employees took a tour of Willow Heights and Lewis Plaza, which are two of the housing authority's three public housing developments. While studies by the University of

This weekend's Voice Jam Festival at Walton Arts Center features a capella performances, competitions and workshops. One of the workshop leaders, Michael Martinez, gave us a preview of what to expect.

John Brummett, political writer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, talks to Roby Brock, with our partner Talk Business and Politics, about a recent column that had elements of both politics and sports.

Thousands of educators have gathered in Oklahoma City for a second day to demand more funding for public education. Many educators are focusing on meeting with their local representatives and senators to air their grievances. On Monday, Roland High School math teacher Steven Ostrander joined a group of fellow teachers to make the trip to the state capitol and met with Rep. John Bennett, R-Sallisaw , to express his frustration with the decisions made by the legislature.