Jacqueline Froelich
KUAF Reporter, "Ozarks at Large" and NPR CorrespondentJacqueline Froelich is an investigative journalist and has been a news producer for KUAF National Public Radio since 1998. She covers politics, the environment, energy, business, education, history, race and culture. Her radio segments have been nationally syndicated. She is also a station-based national correspondent for NPR in Washington DC., and recipient of eight national and state broadcast awards.
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On today's show, we hear about a new survey being conducted that aims to identify the needs of youth in the region's LGBTQ+ community. Plus, historic nominations for Arkansas politicians, the Black Legacy Project visits NWA, and much more. -
The Equality Crew is conducting a LGBTQ+ Youth Needs Assessment Survey in partnership with UAMS College of Public Health in Little Rock. This first of its kind survey in Arkansas is seeking youth ages 12 to 18 residing in Benton and Washington Counties to participate.
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On today's show, we hear reaction from voters who cast ballots on the last day of early voting in Arkansas' primary election. Plus, a new book in pursuit of oral histories, an in-studio performance from Ashtyn Barbaree, and much more.
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Oral historian Alex Primm has authored a new book titled “Ozark Voices: Oral Histories from the Heartland,” published by McFarland & Company. The book aims to inspire wider pursuit of oral history – by illustrating its method and value.
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On today's show, a court decision upholds net metering rates for Arkansas electricity consumers who generate their own solar power. Plus, the Bentonville Film Festival gets underway soon, a conversation with John Jeter of the Fort Smith Symphony, and much more.
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The Arkansas Court of Appeals decision ends a long-sought effort by electric utility companies in Arkansas to impose a surcharge on grid-tied solar power producers. The decision allows producers to continue to receive full retail credit for any excess electricity transmitted to their local utility grids, under contracts known as net-metering.
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On today’s show, how a state grant will help organizations helping those in recovery from substance abuse. Plus, the band Mildenhall gets ready to perform this weekend in Fayetteville, our weekly update from Michael Tilley, Becca Martin Brown, Courtney Lanning, and much more.
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Last winter, Fayetteville Arts Council selected two artists, Jeremy Navarette and Austin Floyd, to paint murals on either end of a tall winding concrete retaining wall along Archibald Yell, a busy historic highway in South Fayetteville.
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On today's show, Walmart is partnering with TerraCycle to work on growing the amount of products we can recycle. Plus, The Flipoff Pirates are releasing new music and playing at George's Majestic Lounge to celebrate, the latest batch of archives from the Pryor Center, and much more.
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Walmart, the world’s largest retailer has partnered with international recycling leader TerraCycle to pilot several unrecyclables recycling hubs in our region. Marie-Agnès Daumas, Senior Vice President for Retail with TerraCycle, explains.
