The annual symposium hosted by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Archives is tomorrow at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock. Shaping the Future of Education: Black Education Then & Now will include a presentation from Matthew Caston, educator and historian about Southland College.

Author Johnny Compton will be at Underbrush Books Feb. 11 to discuss his most recent novel "Dead First" with horror podcaster Nichole Hamilton of the Light & Shadow Horror Podcast.

Spring interns Fallon Frank and Sarah Laiche join Kyle Kellams to take a quiz that combines their home states and their current one.

Michael Tilley with Talk Business & Politics joins Kyle Kellams to discuss new federal funding for a proposed health innovation center at the University of Arkansas–Fort Smith, including plans for maternal and infant care training. They also cover a lawsuit challenging the Parrot Island Water Park expansion, the Fort Smith school board’s vote to close two elementary schools due to declining enrollment, and the city’s decision to continue funding Main Street Fort Smith.

On today's show, remembering Southland College, an Arkansas school that made history in the shadow of the Civil War. Pus, a conversation with author Johnny Compton about his new horror novel "Dead First."

An Ozark Junior High history and civics teacher is one of 51 educators nationwide to receive a Teaching America 250 Award. Cherese Smith explains how her winning project connects art, civics and Arkansas history.

Singer-songwriter Rochelle Bradshaw talks with Kyle Kellams about her new album, "Island Girl," recording in Jamaica, and the songs behind it ahead of Friday’s Bob Marley tribute at George’s Majestic Lounge.

Fossil Cove owner Ben Mills and Marketing Director Andrew Blann talk with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about Frost Fest’s 10-year milestone, craft beer challenges and what to expect at Saturday’s event.

Jessica Ford, new president and CEO of the Arkansas Community Foundation, talks with Roby Brock about the group’s 50th anniversary, COVID response and a $1 million statewide grant initiative.

On today's show, we hear about a local junior high teacher who is the winner of a national educational award. Plus, a decade of Frost Fest. Plus, a brand new edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.