Analyzing climate change in the wake of an icy January, the 'Big Gay Market'

Matthew Moore

This January was frigid across Arkansas. The state saw several inches of snow, a layer of ice, and sub-zero temperatures numerous times. So what does this cold stretch tell us about the status of climate change globally?

Ozarks at Large Stories

Big Gay Market continues to support local queer makers year-round

Sophia Nourani

In 2021, Ozark at Large's Daniel Caruth spoke with the founders of the Big Gay Market about their first event, which took place during pride month. Last week, reporter Sophia Nourani sat down with the current organizers to discuss how the market has grown to become a way to support the local queer community all year long.

Author Interviews

Arkansas family works together to write 'Ella the Banker'

Kyle Kellams

The new book “Ella the Banker” is a family project. The children’s book is a collaboration between ten-year-old Liam Sprinkle and his mom, Shamim Okolloh. Liam’s eight-year-old sister, Ella, is the inspiration for the book. Last week, Shamim, Liam and Ella joined Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams on Zoom from their Little Rock home.

Ozarks at Large Stories

Fuel Accelerator launches new program focused on cybersecurity

Matthew Moore

An accelerator is hosting a 10-week program focused on cybersecurity in Bentonville. Startup Junkie’s Fuel Accelerator has worked with entrepreneurs and startups over the last 6 years, with a recent focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Darian Harris said a gap they have seen in the business to business market is utilizing AI and machine learning to improve cybersecurity.

Podcast Excerpts from KUAF

Looking forward to Soup Sunday

Randy Wilburn

In this week’s excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas", host Randy Wilburn speaks with two of the organizers of this year’s Soup Sunday fundraiser for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families: Missy Kincaid, the northwest Arkansas development director for AACF and Clint Schaff, the 2024 Soup Sunday committee chair.

Ozarks at Large Stories

More 'doggone' idioms from the Militant Grammarian

Kyle Kellams

The Militant Grammarian, Katherine Shurlds, speaks with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about more canine-themed idioms like 'dog-eat-dog world.'

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Game and Fish creates forest of fish habitats in Beaver Lake

Jack Travis

Last December, the Game and Fish Commission’s northwest Arkansas staff took advantage of low water levels in Beaver Lake to add new fish habitat sites to the reservoir.