Ozarks at Large
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A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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Five Arkansas plaintiffs, including three from northwest Arkansas, sue the state over its near-total abortion ban. Two describe dangerous pregnancy complications and barriers to care under current law. -
A new Milken Institute report ranks Northwest Arkansas the best-performing large metro area in the U.S. Research director Maggie Ssitek explains the data behind the ranking. -
After a winter storm, birds become easier to spot as they search for food and shelter. Taylor Long of the Northwest Arkansas Audubon Society explains why cold, snowy days are ideal for birdwatching. -
Alex Reyes is the associate general manager of national touring productions for Disney like "Aladdin" and “Beauty and the Beast”. A Bentonville High and University of Arkansas alum, Reyes explains what goes into launching national tours. -
The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas continues its season Saturday at Walton Arts Center as guest conductor Akiko Fujimoto leads a Silk Road-themed program featuring Mozart, Borodin, Ravel and Rimsky-Korsakov. -
Fort Smith area director Madilyn Lovell explains how Community Connections, founded by Todd and Amy Denton, partners with groups and volunteers to offer free inclusive programs. -
On today's show, a lawsuit has been filed against the state of Arkansas for their near-total abortion ban, and northwest Arkansas has been named the best performing metro area in America by The Milken Institute. -
A preview of the Feb. 7 symposium from the Black History Commission of Arkansas in Little Rock, as historian Ralph Wilcox explains the origins, reach and fragile legacy of Rosenwald schools across the South. -
Jack Travis reports on Crystal Bridges’ new “Visions of America” gallery, with themed sections, Indigenous art, craft, nature and Arkansas stories. -
On Feb. 1, Little Rock author and fashion-week founder Brandon D. Campbell releases his children's book “Oh Brother, My Brother”. He joins Kyle Kellams to discuss childhood trauma and healing.
