Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton says he wants generous, humane and responsible policy for immigration.

A recent decision by the Arkansas State Supreme Court is bringing renewed attention to sovereign immunity that shields governments from many lawsuits. Roby Brock talks with Justin Allen, attorney, about the ruling in this week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.

Emmy-award winning actor Tony Hale, who is best known for his roles as Gary Walsh in Veep and Buster Bluth in Arrested Development, will speak at the University of Arkansas Monday, Jan. 29, as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series. Hale will take part in a moderated conversation conducted by his friend and colleague Russell Sharman , who is a lecturer in the Department of Communications. Ahead of his appearance, Hale spoke with Ozarks at Large about his career.

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton says he supports protection for DACA recipients if done in a humane and responsible manner.

The Arkansas Citizens' Climate Lobby, a grassroots organization working to reduce carbon emissions linked to climate change, is hosting a regional conference in Fort Smith the weekend of Feb. 16. The focus of the conference is climate impacts related to oil and gas development and farming. We provide a preview.

Tomorrow night, a concert dedicated to Fort Smith native Alphonso Trent will begin with a documentary about the musician's life. The show is at the Blue Lion, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30. Tickets are free, but seating is limited. The event is part of Fort Smith's bicentennial celebration.

Our weekly look at what's happening in the local music scene includes a guitar master in Fayetteville, alt-rock in Springdale, and different takes on the blues throughout the area. Thursday, Jan. 24 Keller Williams solo at George's Majestic Lounge (Fayetteville) - doors open 8 p.m., music begins 9 p.m., tickets $25 to $27 Shaw Davis and the Black Ties at Meteor Guitar Gallery (Bentonville) - 8 to 11 p.m., tickets $10 at the door Friday, Jan. 25 Shaw Davis and The Black Ties at Chelsea's Corner

Maeve Maddox has taught English both in classrooms and online . Her new book "Word Rage: How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love Your Language" embraces the words we use. She says the word "rage" in the title isn't an indication of her strict allegiance, but of the disdain some others have toward certain words.

A Wednesday roundup includes the latest Arkansas employment numbers, a major award for a civil engineering student at the University of Arkansas, and a Fayetteville startup reaches a milestone.

Arkansas's congressional delegation has requested the U.S. Department of Energy investigate or terminate the development of a federally sanctioned but privately operated interstate clean power transmission line across north Arkansas.