Soil Judging at the University of Arkansas
Students and faculty show why “dirt isn’t just dirt,” using texture-by-feel tests and color charts to read a field’s history and potential. Professor Chris Brye explains how soil horizons guide everyone from farmers to builders.
Read the full story → Soil Judging Team at the U of A
Volunteers of Memory: Find A Grave in NWA
A curiosity about family history leads to Jim Harter at Fayetteville National Cemetery, where he documents headstones and honors military rites. The piece explores ritual, remembrance, and the quiet systems that preserve local memory.
Read the full story → Volunteer documents Fayetteville National Cemetery
Making Fantasy Tangible: Shire Post Mint
In West Fork, siblings Helen and Woody Maringer open the doors to a coin shop that started with an analog press and now strikes licensed Game of Thrones coins and wild materials (yes, even old bowling balls—tested for safety).
Read the full story → Inside Shire Post Mint’s coin workshop
Feeding with Dignity: St. Paul’s Friendly Fridge
Born during COVID, the Friendly Fridge at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church keeps fresh food accessible—no questions asked. Parish chef Grace Cleghorn shares how volunteers cook, stock, and keep it running (including a rescue fridge delivered during the 2021 ice storm).
Read the full story → St. Paul’s Friendly Fridge Project
Calling the Future: A Day with a Double-A Broadcaster
Then-Naturals (Double-A) radio voice Nicholas Batters works with rosters, scorebooks, stat dashboards—and the pressure to never miss a pitch. He reflects on calling games for prospects like Bobby Witt Jr., Nick Pratto, and MJ Melendez.
Read the full story → Behind the mic with Nicholas Batters
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