Andreah Gratol

The Monarch Flight Festival in Springdale features family activities, a parade and a butterfly release while highlighting the importance of monarchs and native plants.

On today's show, we discuss an updated resource guide to help new mothers and families find information and learn about their rights related to breastfeeding in Arkansas. Plus, recalling the Titan 2 missile disaster in Damascus on the 45th anniversary. Additionally, details about the Monarch Flight Festival in Springdale.

The 16th annual Fayetteville Film Fest opens Sept. 18 with films, workshops, and special performances, showcasing Arkansas talent alongside national and international stories.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is hosting a conference on considering artificial intelligence in its industry. Plus, a dip into the archive to celebrate a special day. Also, the 16th annual Fayetteville Film Fest is set for next weekend.

Sustainable fashion is becoming more popular — whether that’s ethically sourced materials, consumer education, or learning to repair your own clothing. Two Northwest Arkansas studios are working towards that change.

On today's show, city and regional planners from Northwest Arkansas are attending the Congress for the New Urbanism in Providence, Rhode Island. Plus, working to make fashion more sustainable and our weekly roundup of news from the River Valley with Michael Tilley of Talk Business and Politics.

A new ice cream shop in Fayetteville has become a hotspot for college students and families alike. OAL’s Andreah Gratol spoke with Nicholas Mendoza, the owner of Crème, and brings us this profile.