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As the holiday season arrives, there’s a certain magic that fills the air. For many, part of that magic is finding gifts for loved ones and friends. Curated, local holiday markets are more than just places to shop, they're a celebration of community, creativity and the spirit of the season.

A study from Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reports that child labor violations are up in Arkansas and across the U.S., as lawmakers push for more lax child employment restrictions.

Many of the state’s fastest-growing industries depend on a sustainable number of engineers and professionals in the STEM field. The challenge is that Arkansas doesn’t have enough engineers.

On today's show, more engineers in Arkansas may contribute to a more robust economy. Plus, reporter Daniel Caruth speaks with an economic policy expert about an increase in child labor violations in Arkansas. We also get ready for a polar plunge, holiday markets and more.

Very soon, thousands of people will leap into freezing cold water across the state during Special Olympics Arkansas’ annual Polar Plunge. The event, hosted by Law Enforcement Torch Run, helps keep Special Olympics Arkansas cost-free for athletes. Justin Tate is a special Olympian and veteran plunger. The Elkins resident jumps into Beaver Lake every winter and visited with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about the event.

On today's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, host Roby Brock speaks with Arkansas State Senate President Bart Hester (R-Cave Springs) about what the upcoming legislative section could mean for northwest Arkansas.

On today’s show, a conversation with Pastor Steve Sheely from Rolling Hills Baptist Church about the annual candlelight service for parents who have lost a child. Plus, sharing a love for the Little Missouri River. Also, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics explains what change on the Fort Smith Board of Directors could mean.

Colby Lamb developed a particular affinity for the Little Missouri River. So much so that he decided to write a book about it to share his love with others. Lamb recently traveled to Fayetteville to speak with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis in the Bruce and Ann Applegate News Studio One about the first entry in his Adventure Arkansas series titled “The Little Missouri River.”

Talk Business and Politics' Michael Tilley Joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discuss headlines from around the Arkansas River Valley, such as Fort Smith metro home sales rebounding, Lee Kemp winning the Fort Smith Board Ward 3 runoff election, a slight dip in Fort Smith sales tax revenue through October and more.

Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams takes some time to remember longtime contributor and Razorback journalism legend Bob Holt, who passed away earlier this week.