Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture launches its inaugural AI in agriculture symposium and hackathon, bringing students and experts together to solve real-world farming challenges.
The 16th annual Fayetteville Film Fest opens Sept. 18 with films, workshops, and special performances, showcasing Arkansas talent alongside national and international stories.
Arkansas' Justice System is holding a conference this weekend in Little Rock. A variety of speakers and panelists will be present to discuss how incarceration affects the community and to hear from community members.