NWA Virus Cases, Studying Medical Marijuana, Money for Good Grades

KUAF | By Kyle Kellams

Published September 24, 2021 at 11:09 AM CDT

At the top of our show today: a count of COVID-19 patients in northwest Arkansas, UAMS and ACHI will study medical marijuana use in Arkansas, and a new program will reward atheletes for academic success at the University of Arkansas.

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