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The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator, or AGCA, is officially launched in Bentonville. The initiative, a co-effort of the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) and Startup Junkie, aims to attract a cohort of 10 startups from North America, Europe and Asia.

Host, Executive Producer, Idea Man, and Top Dog of State of the Re:Union, Al Letson has received national recognition and built a devoted fan base with soul-stirring, interdisciplinary work. He established himself early in his career as a heavyweight in the Poetry Slam Movement, which garnered artistic credibility and renown. Performing on a number of national, regional and local stages including HBO's Def Poetry Jam, CBS's Final Four PreGame Show and commercial projects for Sony, the Florida Times Union, Adobe Software, and the Doorpost Film Project, Al has honed his professional voice and artistic sensibilities into a unique brand that is all his own. After winning the Public Radio Talent Quest, Al received a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to create three episodes of his public radio show concept State of the Re:Union. His company finished their first grant in August of 2009 and has just been awarded one of the largest public radio grants every given to a single project to produce a full season of shows.

This weekend's musical menu features a medley of metal, flavorful folk, a bounty of blues and courses of country.

After dropping in 2024, building permits are once again on the rise in Forth Smith, expecting to reach over $300 million by the end of the year. Ebbing Air National Guard Base prepares for Singapores planes to arrive in late 2026. The old Adelaide Hall will be rebuilt after fire last year.

Residents of the Wedington Place Senior Apartments in Fayetteville were told this month that their rent would increase—anywhere from 50% to 70%. Tenants and their families are pushing back.

The 12th annual Faygas at Walton Arts Center offers games, prizes and food to raise funds for The C.A.R.E. Initiative, benefiting five northwest Arkansas nonprofits.

Fuel Accelerator hosts a showcase day this week to celebrate the eight members of their cohort. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore speaks with Grace Gill, director of Fuel Accelerator and Caleb Talley, executive director of Startup Junkie Foundation.

NPR Music's editorial assistant shares her favorite albums and songs of 2021.

The All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk host shares his favorite albums and songs of 2021.

This year's Tiny Desk Contest was truly like no other. Our winner stood out from the over 6,000 entries with a song about slowing down and enjoying life that captivated our judges.