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Thousands turned out in-person as well as virtually to a town hall meeting in Jasper in Newton County October 26th, concerned about recently revealed efforts by a Bentonville-based outdoor recreation developer and Arkansas state officials to change the federal status of the Buffalo National River to a national park preserve.

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette's Becca Martin Brown continues her Halloween theme with this week's edition of Weekend Plans, as she supplies plenty of spooky stage performances across northwest Arkansas.

On today's show, some Arkansans are concerned about cryptocurrency mining— Others say it’s critical for the future. Also, more than a thousand people came to a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Buffalo National River. Plus, celebrating LGBTQ+ history month.

On today's show, a preview of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’ first-ever Halloween-themed concert. Also, writer and filmmaker Spade Robinson on grounded horror. Plus, new editions of Talk Business and Politics and Weekend Plans.

House Bill 1799 passed through the Arkansas legislature swiftly and became Act 851. Now, legislators on both sides of the aisle are raising concerns about the impact of cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas.

Tyson Foods is the subject of a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into possible child labor violations. Workers right's advocates say the instances of migrant child labor is growing throughout the company's supply chain.

Today on The Outline: The 25th annual Arkansas Poll reports the lowest gubernatorial approval rating in 20 years for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Also, A pandemic-inspired performance by the University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum is receiving national recognition.

On today's show, an investigation into possible child labor violations at Tyson has led to protests and community leaders speaking out. Also, a symposium dedicated to the life and work of "True Grit" author Charles Portis. Plus, a preview of Smokehouse Players’ production of “Other Desert Cities.”

This week’s episode of “I Am Northwest Arkansas” with Randy Wilburn features Christy Zweig Niehaus, owner of Always August Farm, which provides both horse boarding and horse training. Wilburn asks about the equestrian sport, "eventing," and turning a passion into a business.

The Smokehouse Players’ next production will take place in early November with three nights of Jon Robin Baitz’s “Other Desert Cities.” Baitz’s script takes players and viewers into the Wyeth household in Palm Springs, California, for a Christmas Eve wrought with familial tension.