Daniel Caruth

Arkansas wildlife officials discuss a fatal black bear attack near Mulberry Mountain, highlighting the state’s growing bear population and hunters’ role in population control.

On today's show, we hear about a statewide tech accelerator that helps entrepreneurs start and sustain their businesses. Also, wildlife officials note that a rise in the state's black bear population means more encounters with Arkansans. Plus, our regular round-up of news from the River Valley with Michael Tilley from Talk Business & Politics.

The Fayetteville Public Library will present KUAF podcast host and University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe for a discussion and listening session to start its Hispanic Heritage month programming.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture launches its inaugural AI in agriculture symposium and hackathon, bringing students and experts together to solve real-world farming challenges.

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is hosting a conference on considering artificial intelligence in its industry. Plus, a dip into the archive to celebrate a special day. Also, the 16th annual Fayetteville Film Fest is set for next weekend.

On today's show, we learn about a new affordable housing community opening in West Fayetteville. Plus, a new tunnel in Rogers is more than just a convenient bike route. Also, the next iteration of TEDxFayetteville is scheduled to take place at the Fayetteville Public Library.

State and regional officials held a ribbon cutting for the Cobblestone Farm Community last week. The affordable housing project in Fayetteville has 89 units and is already at full occupancy since opening to residents earlier this year.

Crystal Bridges and the Art Bridges Foundation have received a landmark gift of 90 works of art by contemporary Native and Indigenous artists that will go on display as early as November.

On today' show, we learn that Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is sharing more indigenous artwork through a landmark acquisition. We also hear how the University of Arkansas is sharing an important part of Fayetteville and American history. Plus, a new edition of "The Other Way" with Becca Martin Brown.

This summer, President Trump signed an executive order to end "crime and homelessness on America's streets." The order removes funding for government programs that address housing first models of homelessness and urges state and local governments to place people with mental illness or drug use disorders into treatment facilities. Solomon Burchfield, executive director of New Beginnings, a nonprofit transitional housing community, speaks with reporter Daniel Caruth.