This week on the Community Spotlight, producer Sophia Nourani spoke with Nancy Paddock, long-time organizer of the Ozark Folk Festival, about this year's events and performers. The Ozark Folk Festival will be taking place Nov. 9 through 11, 2023.
Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.
The city of Fayetteville is considering a shift to single-stream recycling. Officials say it will boost access and efficiency, but critics warn of contamination and public distrust.
Home sales in the Fort Smith metro fell 7.6% in the first half of 2025, with average prices rising 4%. Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics discusses housing trends, sales tax shifts, and Arcbest’s freight earnings with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams.