Connecting Arkansans with overdose education resources, a book club for Swifties

New app uses education to address opioid overdoses

Daniel Caruth

A new statewide app from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership hopes to be a prevention and treatment resource for people at risk of drug overdose.

Arts and Culture

The intersection of Taylor Swift and classic literature

Matthew Moore

Taylor Swift’s music has been playing on the radio for nearly two decades. So, it should come as no surprise that someone is analyzing the lyrics of Taylor Swift through the lens of classic literature.

Arts and Culture

The political power of fashion

Kyle Kellams

The power and politics of fashion can transcend age, status, gender and more. How fashion interacts with us, and with culture, will be explored in a University of Arkansas Honors College Signature Seminar titled “Fashion, Identity and Power.” Eric Pritchard, associate professor and the Brown Chair in English Literacy, will lead the class. They joined Ozarks at Large Kyle Kellams to discuss the upcoming lectures.

Podcast Excerpts from KUAF

Meredith Mashburn discusses photography

Randy Wilburn

In this week’s excerpt of "I Am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn speaks with local photographer Meredith Mashburn about her practice and inspirations.

Local News from Ozarks at Large

Fort Smith students meet with prospective employers during 'Draft Day'

Matthew Moore

Many graduating Fort Smith students are meeting with prospective employers today during “Draft Day” at the Peak Innovation Center. The day is designed to deliberately match students with participating companies.