David Starr grew up in northwest Arkansas, and over the years, he has operated guitar stores in Little Rock and Colorado. He'll soon release a new CD, and next month, he'll perform at the Power of Music Festival in Bentonville. He recently returned to the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about his new music.

Trucking and transportation is a big part of the northwest Arkansas economy. On this week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report , Roby Brock talks to Shannon Newton, president of the Arkansas Trucking Association, about what's important for the industry as we move into the middle of the 21st century.

Pastor Clint Schnekloth, lead pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, offers science fiction reading for spring. He suggests The Power by Naomi Alderman and Autonomous by Annalee Newitz.

A majority of Arkansas early elementary public school students are not grade-proficient in reading, which is why the Carroll County Community Foundation has partnered with the Arkansas Campaign for Grade Level Reading .

The City of Fayetteville released the results of a two-year mobility study this month. The mobility plan, compiled by Nelson Nygaard, includes recommendations for expanding and encouraging more multi-modal transportation to make moving around the city easier for those who need to drive and for those who cannot or would rather not use vehicles. Fayetteville city engineer Chris Brown discusses the study and what it means for the transportation systems in the city.

Arkansas Children's Northwest marked its official grand opening in Springdale yesterday. The hospital opened its Emergency Department, infusion center and inpatient unit Feb. 27. In that time, the facility has supported about 600 ER visits and 90 inpatient stays.

Ryan J. Foley, with the University of California Santa Cruz, will speak tomorrow night at Gifflels Auditorium in Old Main on the University of Arkansas campus. His talk is part of the Robert D. Maurer Lecture Series, which is sponsored by the U of A Department of Physics. We asked him about his team's recent important discovery regarding a counterpoint to gravitational waves and other matters dealing with our universe.

Creative makers recently donated art cakes and other edible sculptures to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of Eureka Springs School of the Arts . The school is located on a sprawling 55-acre campus located above the scenic White River in rural northern Carroll County.

With the month nearly over, there is still a variety of live shows to catch before April arrives. Thursday, Mar. 29 Jeff Kearney (solo) at Kingfish (Fayetteville) - 8 to 11 p.m. Black Mariah Theater at Dickson St. Pub (Fayetteville) - 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Champian Fulton at Walmart World Room (Bentonville) - $15 for adults, $10 for students, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Mar. 30 Sam Riggs at George’s Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - $10 cover, 8 to 11 p.m. Mystery Blood (from Wichita), Witchsister and

A Wednesday roundup includes a new study about the impact agriculture has on Arkansas business, a new casino proposal is launched, and a former Razorback basketball player is back in the state. MUSIC: "Teeth in the Grass" Iron & Wine