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.

Stage Five of the Bass Pro Tour will bring top anglers and fan events to Beaver Lake in Rogers, marking the sport’s return after nearly a decade.

Kris Adams of ARise joins Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis to discuss the accelerator’s inaugural report, highlighting how the program connects founders with expert support across Arkansas.

Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance depends on data provided in annual Food Security Report to determine where and how to use resources. This report's cancellation leaves the organization in the dark in a state with 19% food insecurity- the highest in the nation.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss Fort Smith’s consent decree bond sales, delays for Van Buren’s slackwater harbor, cemetery debates and the Arkansas Oklahoma State Fair’s economic impact.

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.

Chris Wright of Little Rock-based Sullivan Wright Technologies talks with Kyle Kellams about how small businesses can safely integrate artificial intelligence, avoid “shadow AI,” and protect sensitive data while exploring real use cases.

Friday, Sept. 26, at 7 p.m., the organization AIRE, the Alliance for Immigrant Respect and Education, will host a rally in downtown Springdale titled “Migration is Beautiful." Ozarks at Large’s Sophia Nourani reports.

Artist LaShelle McBride discusses her installation, "Bloom Room," opening at The Medium in Springdale. The interactive space, part of the Creative Exchange Fund, celebrates healing and resilience for survivors of domestic violence with art, music and community partnerships.

Nashville writer Eliana Ramage joins Kyle Kellams to discuss her debut novel "To the Moon and Back," a Reese’s Book Club pick that follows a young Cherokee girl chasing her dream of becoming an astronaut while navigating family, identity and belonging.