Randy Dixon

Randy Dixon of the Pryor Center revisits KATV's 1976 bicentennial documentary on Arkansas governors from Sid McMath through David Pryor.

Randy Dixon of the Pryor Center revisits KATV's 1976 bicentennial documentary, covering the Arkansas Traveler, the Civil War, WWI, WWII, the UofA's founding and Arkansas's bauxite history.

On today's show, we hear about a new nonprofit based in central Arkansas that is launching to address food insecurity and student meal access. Plus, as the American 250th anniversary approaches, we listen to more archives from the Pryor Center, looking back at how Arkansas observed America’s history on the Bicentennial. We also offer an exploration of musical peace.

Randy Dixon from the Pryor Center shares clips from KATV's four-part 1976 bicentennial documentary on Arkansas history, covering de Soto, David O. Dodd, the Great Depression and the McClellan-Kerr waterway.

On today's show, we learn about a nonprofit newsroom that is setting up shop in Arkansas. We also remember how Arkansas observed America's 200th anniversary. Plus, we hear about a new initiative from Everhope that uses a children's business endeavor to create real impact.

Randy Dixon of the Pryor Center joins Ozarks at Large to revisit the Vic Ames Show, a live, daily variety program that aired on Little Rock's KATV Channel 7 for one year beginning in 1968.

On today's show, we learn that stakeholders are continuing to make efforts to improve maternal and infant health in Arkansas. We also consider the value of community for the Jewish population in northwest Arkansas. Plus, archives from the Pryor Center.

Steve Barnes, Amy Oliver Barnes and Bob Steel join Randy Dixon to revisit KATV's heyday, including two memorable and chaotic Arkansas election nights.

On today's show, we learn that potential cuts in USDA staffing could lead to more issues for farmers in Arkansas and beyond. Plus, we hear that a recent Civics Arkansas session brought news consumers and news makers together. We also take a trip to the Pryor Center archives.

Randy Dixon and Kyle Kellams preview a Pryor Center panel with former KATV anchors Steve Barnes, Amy Oliver Barnes and Bob Steel, featuring archival footage from Arkansas TV's golden era.