Ozarks at Large
Weekdays at noon and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. on 91.3 FM and Weekdays at 7 p.m. on Little Rock Public Radio
A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
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The Fayetteville City Council voted 5-3 to let drone maker Swarm Aero keep its zoning near Drake Field and 7-1 to reject an appeal of the new Ramay Junior High development plan, after an 8-hour meeting. -
College students at the University of Arkansas are turning to the campus food pantry amid rising costs and concerns that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could threaten SNAP access in the state. -
Greg Giezentanner and Adam Fall of Once Upon a Time Books discuss rare finds, a signed first edition of "In Cold Blood" with a remarkable backstory and what drives book collectors. -
Arkansas Municipal League Executive Director Mark Hayes told Little Rock Rotary Club members that cyber attacks and failing water and sewer systems are straining cities and towns across the state. -
On today's show, we learn that food insecurity is widespread in Arkansas, including on the flagship university's campus. We also dive into the world of rare and valuable books in northwest Arkansas. Plus, we hear about a packed city council meeting in Fayetteville and more. -
As Baptist Health Fort Smith shuts down multiple departments, local doctors and the NAACP Sebastian County branch host a community town hall on navigating the changes. -
Nigerian-born author Uchenna Awoke discusses "A Siege of Owls," blending folklore and magical realism with the real violence of rural Nigeria. -
Best Friends Animal Society is partnering with Walmart and Blue Buffalo to offer fee-free pet adoptions in Bentonville throughout May for National Pet Month. -
The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement launches a podcast series on maternal and infant health, covering pre-pregnancy through early childhood with doctors, lawmakers and community leaders. -
UofA researchers Jamie Baum and Erin Howie discuss how sleep connects to diet, exercise and chronic disease risk as part of Ozarks at Large's series on health and wellness.
