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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Northwest Arkansas is full of bicycles and they are not exclusive to paved trails in urbans spaces.
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On today's show, how an idea from a magazine became a system of Friendly Fridges in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, a guide to becoming a sustainable runner, updates from the latest Illinois River Watershed stakeholders meeting and TheatreSquared's new season opens with a nefarious plan.
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Today on The Outline: Officials presented plans for models of the Illinois River Watershed at a stakeholders meeting. Also, Arkansas Oklahoma Gas issues grants to nonprofits. Plus, Rogers opens Mt. Hebron Park.
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Ten Black women business owners will graduate from the 2023 Women’s Economic Mobility Hub in October. Grantees in the cohort receive $5,000 and attend a six-month training program. Two of the cohort’s grantees are based Northwest Arkansas and Ozarks at Large’s Anna Pope met with one of them earlier this week.
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On today's show, a grantee in the Women's Economic Mobility Hub speaks about her business and experience in the program. Plus, the Bentonville Public Library expansion is underway, local music and a conversation with current GOP presidential candidate and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about his efforts to qualify for the first party debate.
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On today's show, farm and food workers are eligible for a $600 stimulus from qualifying organizations if they worked during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Walker Park's basketball court mural is revealed, DHS released updated Medicaid termination statistics and more.
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Today on The Outline: The Arkansas Department of Human Services released updated Medicaid termination statistics. Also, Jonelle Hunt donates $250,000 to UAMS. Plus, the Clinton Presidential Library is getting a facelift.
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The City of Tontitown is in a legal effort to stop the expansion of the Eco Vista's Class 4 Landfill. It serves as Northwest Arkansas’ landfill and is running out of space. The city’s brief in support of motion for summary judgment states there is no municipal approval for the expansion.
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On today's show, how people can reduce waste, the City of Tontitown's appeal to stop the expansion of the Eco Vista Class 4 Landfill and a new book on Washington County history. Also, Samaritan Community Center's 21st annual Fresh Start: BackPacks for Kids event is Saturday and more.
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A few local housing authorities have noticed the demand for landlords who accept housing assistance vouchers.