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, the Eastern Collared Lizard Conservation Team, has bred 43 of Arkansas' largest lizards, the Eastern Collared Lizard, and released them in secret locations in the Ozark Mountains earlier this summer. Also, the mobile Listening Lab visits Little Rock, Arkansas ends the fiscal year with a surplus and more.
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The 2023 Revenue Summary shows $1.161 billion left over in tax revenue. The surplus happened largely because of growing sales tax, according to the report. Also, a Springdale algebra teacher is a state Teacher of the Year finalist, Benton County Quorum Court votes to pay for basic county jail expansion plans, the annual Stroll the Atolls celebration and more.
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On today's show, construction begins on the Market Center of the Ozarks. The facility will be a resource for local farmers, food entrepreneurs and regional communities. Also, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders led her first overseas trade mission as governor this past week. Plus, the Music Depot opens next week, a concert honoring Diego Rivera's art and local music.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders led a trade mission to Europe in an effort to push for international investment in Arkansas' aerospace and defense industries. Also, the Walton Family Foundation Announces two Design Excellence Projects and more.
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On today's show, the Northwest Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Council is launching the State of Black NWA Census project. Also, aging water infrastructure causes millions of gallons of water to be lost, a new episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas and more.
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Thousands upon thousands of gallons of water are lost because of aging water infrastructure. Cities with a growing population balance updating a current system and expanding needed services.
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On today's show, Fayetteville’s Black Heritage Preservation Commission reveal historical markers recognizing Nelson Hackett, the only enslaved person to be extradited from Canada back to Fayetteville. Also, Arkansas is 47th in the nation in state health system performances, according to the Common Wealth Fund's annual report. Plus, cycling generated almost $1.6 million to Northwest Arkansas' economy in 2022 and more.
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Arkansas is 47th in the nation in state health system performances, according to the Common Wealth Fund's annual report. The Remember the Removal Bike Ride is tomorrow morning in Tahlequah. Also, the people in Fayetteville can submit proposals for housing and case management solutions, and more.
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On today's show, KUAR's Josie Lenora ends a two-part series on how Arkansas libraries are preparing for a state law affecting access to certain books. Also, a conversation with John Colbert, Fayetteville Public Schools' first African American principal, special education teacher and superintendent. Plus, Women of Oz Sunset Summit scheduled for September and more.
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Attorneys challenging the Arkansas' redistricting plan said a U.S. Supreme Court decision could be good for the plaintiffs. Also, land is being donated for a potential Fort Smith Children's Museum, Canopy NWA is marking World Refugee Day with an open house today from 4-6 p.m. and more.