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On today's show, we hear that the Arkansas Legislature’s fiscal session kicked off yesterday with a State of the State address from Sarah Huckabee Sanders. We also hear from Craig Fehrman, who spent five years researching his new book about Lewis and Clark and still didn’t find everything he wanted. Plus, news from the River Valley courtesy of Talk Business & Politics.

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Tribal members say the new herd will strengthen ceremonial practices and connect them not only with the animal but also with other Indigenous nations.

Big snow in Buffalo, or at least parts of the city: Scott Simon talks with WBFO's Emyle Watkins about the lake effect snow that's buried some areas under a 5-foot blanket of white.

Michael Tilley, with our partner Talk Business and Politics, says the weeks and months ahead could deliver details about medical expansion in the River Valley, a possible Fort Smith street change and a lawsuit regarding recycling.

The River Valley Adult Learning Alliance in Dardanelle is the first small town to partner with the Mexican Consolate to bring the Educational Window Program. Co-directors Meredith Martin Moats and Alejandra Reyes said the program will provide aid to Mexican Nationals in retrieving diplomas and provide much more.

64.6 Downtown and Fort Smith Round Table partnered together to bring the River Valley Community a family friendly celebration. It will be at the Riverfront Park and Amp, with special performances from guest US Army Jazz Ambassadors beginning Sunday at 5:00 PM

Today's show includes a review of the week's news in Arkansas. Plus, the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians names a delegate to congress. Also, a report on construction activity and river traffic, local art, an upcoming exhibition at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts and more.

On today's show, Arkansas Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, discusses the state budget, LEARNS Act and funding legislation. A federal judge grants Northwest Arkansas poultry companies and Oklahoma a 90-day extension to reach an agreement on a plan to clean the Illinois River Watershed. Also, the Cherokee Nation and AT&T's new cell tower provides service to 1,000 people in eastern Oklahoma. Plus, an excerpt from the latest episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas," the Militant Grammarian and more.

On Ozarks at Large's daily news recap, Northwest Arkansas poultry companies and the state of Oklahoma are granted a 90-day extension to reach an agreement on a remediation plan for the Illinois River Watershed. Also, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders requests to secure a major disaster declaration after winter storm earlier this year. Plus, the Cherokee Nation and AT&T will celebrate a new cell tower tomorrow. The tower will provide service to 1,000 people in Delaware County in Oklahoma.