The Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative , aims to reduce gun and gang violence, deter illegal possession of firearms and improve the safety of residents in the Western District of Arkansas. The program is operated by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

Michael Tilley, from our partner Talk Business and Politics, examines the latest news about progress for the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith.

Saturday morning a century-old big...very big...telescope arrived in Bentonville. The 1911 telescope used to be at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania and now belongs to Support STEM and Space, Inc.

The proposed Wind Catcher Energy Connection Project will generate 6 million megawatt-hours of new wind energy. The project is expected to save customers more than $5 billion over the 25-year life of the wind farm.

Becca Martin Brown, with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette , gets us ready for Tontitown pasta.

The latest Fort Smith Symphony season isn't that far away. Concerts include a world premiere and a celebration of the Fort Smith bicentennial.

A Monday roundup: Arkansas rice could be going to China, students arrive in Fort Smith and Emma work continues in Springdale.

Last month, Joey Farr and the Fuggins Wheat Band released a 5-song EP titled "Looking Out for Dry Land." The new album features performances by past band members, including the late Shane Bailey.

Lisa Henry helps start the KUAF Summer Jazz Series and brings with her roots of great Kansas City music.

Becca Martin Brown with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette says the weekend includes stage versions of popular films.