Becca Martin Brown from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette prepares us for Ann Patchett's visit to Fayetteville.

In March, 1969 Muhammad Ali came to the University of Arkansas. Evin Demirel devotes a chapter to the Arkansas visit in his forthcoming book , African-American Athletes in Arkansas: Muhammad Ali's Tour, Black Razorbacks & Other Forgotten Stories.

A Monday roundup: Senator Tom Cotton says patience is a virtue when creating healthcare policy and Arkansas hits another record jobless rate low.

Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics says the continued growth in northwest Arkansas isn't surprising given recent homes sales and tax collection figures.

Meals on Wheels providers in Fayetteville and Sebastian County both say they are anxiously watching for a more detailed budget plan from the Trump administration after some initial headlines suggested federal funding for the senior meal delivery program could be in jeopardy.

Christopher Green teaches law at the University of Mississippi. He also studies philosophy and says the two disciplines can benefit each other.

A day after a concealed-carry bill was signed into law the Arkansas House passed amendments to that legislation.

Michael Tilley, from Talk Business and Politics , discusses the numbers indicating northwest Arkansas continues to grow at a fast clip.

The president and CEO of the U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith expects site work at the future location of the museum to begin this summer in order for the building to be opened to the public on Sept. 24, 2019. The site work will cost more than originally anticipated, so to stay within the budget the design of the building had to be adjusted.

Today's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report examines concern about bird flu in the southern United States.