© 2024 KUAF
NPR Affiliate since 1985
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Full Episodes of Ozarks at Large
Ozarks at Large

Historical markers honoring Nelson Hackett unveiled

By Timothy Dennis,
Kyle Kellams, Anna Pope, Rachell Sanchez-Smith
Published June 22, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
KUAF

On today's show, Fayetteville’s Black Heritage Preservation Commission unveiled historical markers recognizing Nelson Hackett, the only enslaved person to be extradited from Canada back to Fayetteville. Also, Arkansas is 47th in the nation in state health system performances, according to the Common Wealth Fund's annual report. Plus, cycling generated almost $1.6 million to Northwest Arkansas' economy in 2022 and more.

Tags
Ozarks at Large Black HistoryTalk Business & PoliticsHealth CareEconomicsTalking TunesSound PerimeterThe OutlineOzarks at Large StoriesNorthwest Arkansas Business Journal
Stay Connected
Timothy Dennis
Timothy Dennis is KUAF's strategic technical planner and producer for<i> Ozarks at Large.</i>
See stories by Timothy Dennis
Kyle Kellams
Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.
See stories by Kyle Kellams
Anna Pope
Anna Pope is KUAF's growth impact reporter and a Report for America corps member
See stories by Anna Pope
Rachell Sanchez-Smith
Rachell-Sanchez Smith is an associate producer for Ozarks at Large.
See stories by Rachell Sanchez-Smith
Related Content
  • Ozarks at Large
    A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.
  • Local Music
    Summer begins with a variety of music
    Timothy Dennis
    Opportunities to see live music in the next seven days feature plenty of blues, funk, rock and roll, country and more throughout the listening area.
  • L: Courtney Bryan, pianist and composer; R: Tuba Skinny
    Local Music
    Sound Perimeter: Good Times Rolling
    Lia Uribe
    Today in Sound Perimeter, we let the good times and the good music roll and feature music from New Orleans musicians Courtney Bryan and street band Tuba Skinny. We hope our listeners transport themselves through time and space to enjoy the rich and profound sounds of New Orleans while thinking of the rich histories that have inspired these musicians.
  • The bronze plaque is on the northwest corner of the Fayetteville Downtown Square.
    Local News from Ozarks at Large
    Fayetteville honors Nelson Hackett with historical marker
    Rachell Sanchez-Smith
    Fayetteville's Black Heritage Preservation Commission unveiled historical markers, recognizing Nelson Hackett's legacy on slavery and fugitivity, including a bronze plaque on the downtown square.
  • Local News from Ozarks at Large
    Arkansas ranks low on health system performance scorecard
    Timothy Dennis
    Arkansas is 47th in the nation in state health system performances, according to the Common Wealth Fund's annual report. The Remember the Removal Bike Ride is tomorrow morning in Tahlequah. Also, the people in Fayetteville can submit proposals for housing and case management solutions, and more.
  • Local News from Ozarks at Large
    Cycling generates almost $160 million in region's economy
    Roby Brock
    Today's Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report includes bike manufacturer YT Industries announcing it will open a second U.S. YT Mill location in Bentonville early next year. Bike manufacturer YT Industries will open its second U.S. YT Mill location in Bentonville early next year. Cycling in Northwest Arkansas contributed $159 million to Northwest Arkansas' economy in 2022, according to a study from the University of Arkansas.