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The Arkansas Department of Health has reported three confirmed cases of measles within the state, as well as potential exposures from out-of-state travelers in Northwest Arkansas.

Matt Holden’s “what I did this summer” essay for 2025 should be interesting. On today's show, we hear that the Fayetteville teacher’s summer will include trips into the Pacific Ocean and to Africa. This summer also means the inaugural Ozark Music Festival all around northwest Arkansas, so we'll provide a glimpse of what's to come. Also, the city of Fayetteville named this year's Amazing Tree, but what makes it so special?

The Arkansas Senate closed for business on the last day of the 2025 legislative session. Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora has more.

A bill in the Arkansas Legislature would further limit the rights and freedoms of children experiencing gender dysphoria.

Arkansas is submitting a waiver to the federal government to ban candy and soda from being purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the restrictions will encourage low-income Arkansans to make healthier choices at the grocery store.

A new research institute has opened on the University of Arkansas campus. On today's show, a tour of the Institute for Integrative and Innovative Research. Also, the deadline for Real ID is approaching and we have what you need to know. Plus, we hear about next month's Fresh Grass Festival's strong Arkansas connection.

A copy of the Ten Commandments must be on display in every state-owned building, as well as every public school and college classroom in Arkansas.

A bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies within local governments has gained final approval in the Arkansas Legislature. Yesterday, members of the House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 520.

An effort to fire all Arkansas State Library Board members is nearing final approval in the legislature. Senate Bill 640 advanced in a committee meeting Monday. The bill would task the governor to re-appoint all seven board members who oversee libraries in the state.

A new piece of federal legislation may require paper documentation of a voter’s citizenship. On today's show, we learn how this impacts Arkansans. Also, as the GORP program closes this semester, we take a moment to explore one more participating company. Plus, a conversation with a mind Rogers-based firm that uses AI to stay at the forefront of advertising.