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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On today's show, making voting accessible for all. Plus, electric vehicles in Arkansas, a visit from the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and much more. -
Electric vehicles are becoming more popular in the state and nation. Plans for Arkansas’ statewide network of charging stations were approved earlier this month and before that, Canoo, an electric car company, relocated its headquarters in Northwest Arkansas. The Drive Electric NWA event this past Saturday aimed to answer questions about ownership and infrastructure.
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On today's show, preparing for a major music festival. Plus, a roundup with our regular contributors, pop art in Rogers, and much more.
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Events like the Bentonville Bike Festival and the Bentonville Film Festival attract thousands of people. FORMAT Festival is this weekend, and its planners are expecting about 10,000 attendees. Debbie Griffin, the director of administration for the City of Bentonville, said planning for festivals requires coordination of safety, lodging, sanitation and transportation.
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On today's show, confronting body image challenges. Plus, the legal issues around aging fence laws, local "gutsy" women are featured in a Clinton Docuseries, and much more.
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Towns have rules for fencing determined through the city ordinances or different entities. Agriculture fence law vary on a state-by-state basis. Some fencing agriculture laws worked well more than 100 years ago, but in 2022 they are out of date. This can make navigating legal questions tricky in Arkansas and other states. This week, the National Agricultural Law Center held a webinar on fence laws and estray statutes.
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On today's show, a shortage of veterinarians in northwest Arkansas. Plus, tracing the origins of The Sharper Image to Arkansas, a world-class jazz organist, and much more.
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Arkansas has the lowest number of employed veterinarians, according to a study from veterinarians.org. Some veterinarians in Northwest Arkansas are adjusting to the changing landscape and seeing more patients.
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On today's show, helping adults who’ve never cycled learn how to ride a bike. Plus, the Fayetteville Traverse Trail is now open to the public on the University of Arkansas campus, the story of a local bank robber, and much more.
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Although cycling is a popular activity among residents and tourists in the region, not everyone knows how to ride a bike. Free Adult First Ride classes are available in Fayetteville and workers are not only wanting to reach out to communities, but also create cycling groups.
