Anna Pope
Growth Impact ReporterBorn and raised in Oklahoma, Anna Pope grew up listening to public radio. Pope earned a bachelor’s degree in multimedia journalism from Oklahoma State University where she reported for the university’s paper and became its news editor. She also interned at KOSU public radio, covering topics ranging anywhere from Indigenous affairs and rural issues to business and education. She joined KUAF as a Report for America corps member covering the impact of growth in June 2022.
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While Northwest Arkansas’ main landfill increases, residents of its hometown have concerns about its impact including landfill fires. Ozarks at Large's Anna Pope wanted to look into what causes the fires, mitigation tactics and fire responses. -
On today's show, residents of Tontitown are worried about the number of fires inside NWA's main landfill. Also, a trip through Ozark history at historic Cane Hill.
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Manufacturers like Whirlpool and Rheem brought jobs to the River Valley for years. Now in the city, new arts and humanities initiatives are growing. Ozarks at Large's Anna Pope spent a day in river city to catch a glimpse of the city's emphasis on arts and culture.
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On today's show, Fort Smith embraces its growing arts and culture scene. Plus, a Sound Perimeter focusing lullabies. Also, Dr. Joe Thompson talks the changing healthcare landscape.
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Kyle and Matthew look back on some of the best stories from the past few months on Ozarks At Large.
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On today's show, NWA's need for more housing. Also, we hear from Anna Moss and The Nightshades. Plus, a new organization is helping families who are experiencing homelessness.
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From the multifamily projects in Springdale to the three new $100 million residential projects in Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas cities continue to find housing.
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On today's show, the Fayetteville Public Library opens a new innovation center, and the FBI is addressing misconceptions about the realities of human trafficking.
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Today on The Outline: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issues executive order updating issues in the state's water policy. Also, the RNC confirmed Asa Hutchinson's participation in Thursday's presidential debate. Plus, the University of Arkansas began construction on a new semiconductor fabrication facility.
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On today's show, an education effort from the Runway Group and the Arkansas Farm Bureau highlights bicycle safety on rural roads. Plus, gravel cycling's recent rise in popularity and the unsafe road conditions forcing cyclists off the streets. Also, the Startup Crawl returns in September and how audio giant Klipsch got its start in Arkansas.
