Ozarks at Large for Monday, September 28, 2020

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On today's show, we have an update on the state of the 2020 Census following the appeal of a ruling that extends the completion deadline back to the end of October. Plus, we head back in time through archives from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Oral and Visual history for a look at some of the state's most infamous crime stories. And, we go to Holiday Island where opposition is growing to the upcoming incorporation, mayoral and city council elections.

Justice Department Appeals Decision to Extend Census Deadline

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A judge ruled Thursday the deadline to complete the 2020 Census is being extended from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31. The Justice Department filed an appeal Friday. As the issue works its way through the courts, Arkansas Counts is encouraging Arkansans to complete the survey by Sept. 30.

Think Globally, Act Locally

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A University of Arkansas Honors College Signature Seminar class about global social change and making a difference locally will be offered next spring. Three scholars leading the class will deliver a virtual preview lecture Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 5:15 p.m.

Crimes of the Century Across Arkansas

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This week's archives from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Oral and Visual History focus on some of the infamous crime stories that have taken place across the state in the last century.

Holiday Island Incorporation, Mayor, City Council Elections Face Opposition

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Residents of the unincorporated community of Holiday Island are expected to vote this coming election to not only incorporate as a town, but to elect their first mayor and city council. A slate of opponents, however, is waging what some describe as a disinformation campaign on the village's social media channels to upset the election. 

Ozarks at Large for Friday, September 25, 2020

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On today's show, the final day of KUAF's fall on-air fundraiser, we catch up with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics on this week's headlines out of the River Valley. Plus, we speak with one of the 30 people whose smile will appear on millions of Lay's chip bags. And, we get an update on the expansion taking place at the Fayetteville Public Library. To make a donation to KUAF, click here.

Arkansas Colleges for Health Education Purchases Golden Living HQ

By • Sep 25, 2020
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This week, Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business and Politics, discusses the latest expansion move from the Arkansas Colleges for Health Education and the possible move of another Confederate statue.

Fort Smith Community Leader's Smile Appears on Lay's Chip Bag

By • Sep 25, 2020
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Lay's is converting millions of potato chip bags to feature the smiles of 30 ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their communities. One of those smiles belongs to Charolette Tidwell, founder of Antioch for Youth & Family. Up to $1 million in proceeds will support Operation Smile.

Fayetteville Library Closes As Expansion Enters Final Phase

By • Sep 25, 2020

The expansion of Fayetteville Public Library is entering its final phase. The entire building will be closed starting Sunday, Sept. 27, until late November to wrap up construction, but many services will remain available.

At Home and Away, Plenty of Entertainment for the Weekend

By • Sep 25, 2020

As Becca Martin-Brown, the features editor with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, tells us, this weekend we can go out and enjoy some festivities with masks and social distancing, but there are plenty of virtual options too.

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Young Activist Pushes To Lower Voting Age To 16 As 'The Next Logical Step' For Gen Z

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Young adults are known for taking to the streets in protest. Now, there's a youth-driven push to bring more of them to the ballot box.

Tyler Okeke, a 19-year-old activist, is among those who champion lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.

COVID Drug Treatment Trial Recruiting Participants in Memphis

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Doctors in Memphis are recruiting participants to be part of a nationwide clinical trial testing the effectiveness of a drug to both treat and possibly prevent COVID-19 infections. 

Clinicians at Regional One Hospital and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center will be looking at a synthetic antibody treatment method developed by the pharmaceutical company Regeneron. 

Pelosi Prepares Democrats For Rare Possibility The House May Decide The Election

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is warning Democrats that they must win the majority, not just of the House of Representatives but a majority of each state delegation, in case the House is called upon to decide the election in January.

Joe And Jennifer Montana Foil Attempted Kidnapping Of Their Grandchild

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana and his wife, Jennifer, stopped an intruder from kidnapping their grandchild on Saturday afternoon. The incident culminated with Jennifer Montana pulling the child out of the intruder's arms.

The 9-month-old child was slumbering peacefully in the living room when a woman entered the Montanas' Malibu, Calif., house, took the child out of a playpen and held the child in her arms, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a statement.

Baseball Made It, So Far, Through A Pandemic. Football Hopes To Follow

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For Major League Baseball, it's on to the postseason.

This year, that's saying a lot.

The sport wrapped up its regular season Sunday, and got through it without being in a protective bubble like other leagues. There were COVID-19 outbreaks and postponed games.

There still could be problems in the playoffs.

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