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Rick Dildine, artistic director of the Tony-winning Children's Theatre Company and Wynne, Arkansas native, shares how his roots shaped his career and inspired a high-energy stage version of "Treasure Island" opening this fall.

A new study conducted by the federal Department of Agriculture, or the USDA, has identified Arkansas as the most food-insecure state in the country. With almost 20% of the state lacking resources to feed their household, Arkansas has a significantly higher rate of hunger than the national average of 12%. Sophia Nourani speaks with state leaders and other key groups to learn more about the root of Arkansas’ problem with food and possible solutions.

A collaborative U.S. Forest Service project to transform overgrown Ouachita Mountain shortleaf pine forests into sunny woodland savannas in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma is producing remarkable results.

Jamestown Crag is an outdoor climbing area just north of Batesville. Landon Downing shares the story of how he and The Nomads worked together with a private company out of Wisconsin to preserve access to this unique area for outdoor recreation.

Plans are underway to enhance Combs Park in south Fayetteville by removing an obsolete water-works dam upstream on the West Fork of the White River and installing river beach access.

Filmed in KUAF's Listening Lab, "TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas," profiles the lives of seven trans youth, women, and men. In this third episode hosted by Sophia Nourani, 16-year-old Fayetteville resident Grayson Brown reveals when he first became aware of being trans masculine and how he's settling into his identity.

Rachel Debuque, director of the School of Art, discusses their mission to promote the arts across Arkansas.

Underwood Park adds 65 acres of green space to Fayetteville. Craig and Laura Underwood donated the land in a no-cost lease to the city. Now, park amenities include tree decks, log balance bars, ziplines and more.

Tim Walsh, executive chef for University of Arkansas Athletics, talks with Flavors of Northwest Arkansas host John Engelman about managing meals for 13 sports, working with local farms and hydroponic gardens, and staying ready when plans change.

Provost Indrajeet Chaubey shares how his journey from graduate student to academic leader at the University of Arkansas shapes his vision for student success, research and enrollment growth.