Antoinette Grajeda

On today's show, retired nurses are stepping up to help with care during the pandemic. Also, members of the Citizens First Congress are pressing for better compliance with mandated COVID-19 protective practices during the 2021 Arkansas Legislative Session. Plus, representatives with the Arkansas Central Arkansas Library System in Little Rock discuss upcoming public events, previously available only to those who could attend in person, now virutally open to all. 

On today's show, we find out how Ozark Guidance will be using a $4 million grant to support underserved communities in the region. Plus, we speak with the director of the University of Arkansas African and African American Studies program about her upcoming seminar that explores the concept of Black utopias. And, we find out what kind of classes the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will be offering this spring.

On today's show, we sit down with Roby Brock, of Talk Business and Politics, to talk about Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin's decision to end his gubernatorial bid in 2022. Plus, we head to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art to find out about a new exhibit that focuses on the history of craft in America. And, we have details about a new bill that will require women to call a resources hotline prior to having an abortion that passed the Arkansas House and Senate last week.

On today's show, we find out how Benton and Washington counties will be distributing a combined $15 million in federal rental assistance funding. Plus, we head to Gentry where voters are casting ballot in a special election that will decide Sunday alcohol sales in the small western Benton County town. And, we learn about how federal stimulus checks are helping lift the state's revenue during the pandemic.

On today's show, we have highlights from the governor's weekly coronavirus response briefing that include information about vaccination efforts and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program. Plus, we speak with lawmakers about bill proposals that would allow Marshallese migrants to become police officers and ban Confederate Flag Day in Arkansas. And, we launch a new segment to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the University of Arkansas.