Jack Travis

The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fruit Breeding program recently announced two new varieties of muscadine. The new cultivars, Mighty Fine and Altus, offer consumers different uses and farmers a longer growing season.

Using telehealth can help remove barriers for women seeking postpartum care who are struggling to get in-person care. On today's show, we learn how technology can help improve maternal outcomes. Plus, we hear about the University of Arkansas' new muscadine varieties Mighty Fine and Altus and their Arkansas origin. Also, this week’s list of music includes Danish rock, weekend jazz and Irish dance.

There’s a unique summer camp taking place on the slopes of Mount Kessler in Fayetteville. At Ozark Dice & Destiny, campers travel to other worlds with nothing more than dice, imagination and a guide. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis takes us to the tabletop.

On today's show, we hear about a unique summer camp that inspires kids to travel to other worlds. Also, Little Rock Public Radio updates us about two town halls that took place on Saturday. Plus, a trip back into the Pryor Center archives to hear legendary political voices, including Wilbur Mills and Ted Kennedy.

Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalist Pam Morgan has initiated a unique citizen science project that encourages people throughout the state to observe and track the fireflies they encounter. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reached out to Morgan to learn more.

On today's show, we hear how the last nation on the planet to have a national soccer team is gearing up for its debut in northwest Arkansas. Plus, preparations for the Great Arkansas Firefly Hunt. Also, this week’s news in the River Valley with Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics.

There’s a recently established nonprofit called JLC Second Chance Opportunities operating out of Siloam Springs. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke with the owner to learn more.

On today's show, we learn how educators are addressing childhood trauma at an upcoming mental health symposium. We also speak with a man who has received a second chance and wants to extend that same opportunity to others. Plus, we remember the legacy of Pearl's Books founder, Leah Jordan.

Wildlife disease ecologist Erin Sauer discusses a study she participated in last year that involved offering frogs a shvitz to increase their health.

The Housing Crisis Task Force in Fayetteville has provided the city with recommendations and identified key focus areas. On today's show, we hear what’s next. Also, we go back to the Pryor Center Archives for a roasting of an Arkansas music legend. Plus, using saunas to help frogs fight infections.