On today's show, we hear how northwest Arkansas could be close to ending chronic homelessness in the region. We also hear from the band Vintage Pistol, which is preparing to release its first full-length album this weekend.

Michael Tilley, from Talk Business and Politics, tells us that the group behind the TempleLive event venue in Fort Smith has added a third location to its roster of Masonic temples in the U.S.. He also gets us up to speed on the formation of an ad-hoc public facilities board that will serve if the one-cent sales tax passes in Fort Smith.

Becca Martin Brown, features editor of Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette says Pippin has been announced as the season closer for Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers, and she tells us about a cancellation for the weekend. We also get a list of other events happening for the next few days.

A coalition of service providers working in the region to end chronic homelessness gathered this week for an annual continuum of care meeting. During that meeting, stakeholders heard from a community organizer who has helped to end chronic homelessness in her region. We hear how northwest Arkansas could be on its way to ending chronic homelessness.

Katy Henriksen, host of Of Note Sunday through Thursday nights at 8 on 91.3, gives us details about the She Festival, taking place throughout March.

In 2018, Vintage Pistol put tens of thousands of miles on their van touring across the country. Before heading out on the road again, the rock ‘n’ roll jam band is celebrating the release of its first, full-length album “Trial and Error” with a show at George’s Majestic Lounge Mar. 9.

On today’s show, new data on disciplinary measure taken by public schools in Arkansas reveals continued widespread use of both corporal and exclusionary punishment. Plus, a local nonprofit is asking people to raise their voice and their glass for charity. And we hear about a gathering for the late poet CD Wright.

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New data on public school discipline in Arkansas reveals continued widespread use of both corporal and exclusionary punishment. Sarah McKenzie, executive director of the Office of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas, monitors discipline trends in the state, and she discusses alternative solutions.

Beer & Hymns is an NWA nonprofit that raises money for local charities by hosting community singalongs at breweries. Last year, they raised about $13,000. This year, they expect to raise more than $30,000.

Casting Deep Shade is a newly published book by the late poet C.D. Wright. A tribute to Wright and a community read of the book is scheduled for Saturday at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. We speak with Kathy Thompson, one of the event's organizers and a friend of C.D. Wright, to learn more. 

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