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Local News from Ozarks at Large

Remembering Brenda Blagg

Kyle Kellams

Brenda Blagg, who expertly reported on government and other matters for years, died yesterday.

Local News from Ozarks at Large

8th & Walton Balances Profit and Purpose

Paul Gatling

This week's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report includes a conversation with Jeff Clapper, the president and CEO of 8th and Walton, about the company's certification as a B Corporation.

F.Y.R.E. Program Coordinator Taylor Johnson is curating an exhibit of artworks created by LGBTQ+ students.

F.Y.R.E. Exhibit to Showcase LGBTQ+ Student Artists

Jacqueline Froelich

An exhibition of artworks created by LGBTQ+ youth participating in F.Y.R.E. — Fenix Youth Refuge Experience — an after-school arts program sponsored by Mt. Sequoyah Center and hosted by Fenix Art gallery, will take place this Saturday December 17 from 5 to 7pm in Mt. Sequoyah Center Hall.

Local Music

Time for Live Holiday Music

Timothy Dennis

Although there are fewer opportunities for live music as the holidays approach, there are still many shows to see during the next week.

Ozarks at Large Stories

Preventing Land Loss Through Conservation, Heirs' Property Education and Land Management

Anna Pope

There are thousands of farms in Arkansas, some families do not have an estate plan for when the time comes to pass down ownership of the land. This can lead to heirs’ property ownership. Although the Keeping it in the Family program exists to introduce conservation practices to yield a better profit, it also provides education resources for heirs' property owners.

Local Music

Sound Perimeter: Navidad

Lia Uribe

University of Arkansas music professor Lia Uribe gets us into the holiday spirit with selections to help guide us through the end of a complicated, yet inspiring year. With music and performances by Cullen Jack and Poncho Sanchez.

Ozarks at Large Stories

A Lunch Hour Birthday

Kyle Kellams

KUAF's "The Lunch Hour" celebrates a first birthday tomorrow with another free musical performance in our lobby. We asked Jasper Logan, the creator/director of The Lunch Hour to think about the previous 12 shows and offer us a preview of tomorrow's event.

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