For the past few weeks, we’ve been following the creation of a new piece of public art. The collaboration between Eugene Sargent, students in Springdale Public Schools and Cox Communications is now revealed. The unveiling of the 9-foot-tall Tree of Communication took place Nov. 12 at the Cox store on Joyce Boulevard in Fayetteville.

Another local Grammy nominee is Jesse Welles. The 32-year-old singer-songwriter was born in Ozark, Arkansas.

Grammy nominations in 95 categories, from Best Children’s Album to Record of the Year, were announced this week. Music from the Fort Smith symphony is one of the nominated pieces.

The University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions men's basketball team home opener is Tuesday night, fans are going to shower the court with soft toys and stuffed animals. The Toy Toss game provides thousands of toys that will be donated to the Salvation Army of Fort Smith and the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club.

This year's Welcoming Week in Northwest Arkansas included dozens of events across the region. The Bentonville Library hosted a volunteer fair for area students.

Fort Smith’s parking meter giveaway ended in 90 minutes as residents claimed nearly 400 meters. City water leak repairs continue to improve, GOP dominance marks legislative filings, and a new federal judge nominee advances.

On today's show, Artist Eugene Sargent unveils the nine-foot-tall “Tree of Communication”. Also, Ozark, Arkansas native Jesse Welles becomes a Grammy nominee, and we hear about NWA's welcoming week.

The third annual Arkansas Country Blues and String Band Festival is taking place tomorrow through Sunday in Springdale. Orson Weems is the executive director and co-founder of the nonprofit behind the festival, The Music Education Initiative. Weems speaks with Ozarks at Large’s Sophia Nourani about the organization and its connection to the three-day event.

Nov. 15, the candidate filing period closed in the state of Arkansas at noon without any major surprises. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore speaks with Talk Business and Politic's Roby Brock.

The border between a stream and development called riparian is an important place. This is where the health of waterways can be greatly affected negatively if there isn’t sufficient boundary to help mitigate pollution, contamination or erosion. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams speaks with Stephanie Bohlen, outreach coordinator for Beaver Watershed Alliance.