© 2026 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

Visualizing downtown Fort Smith — Canopy NWA hosts immigrant-owned business exposition

By Wai-Kay Carenbauer,

Daniel Caruth, Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis

Published January 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM CST

In today's episode, the work continues for local organizations like Canopy NWA, operating to aid immigrants and refugees, and a new survey focuses on what brings people downtown Fort Smith.

Tags

Ozarks at Large Fort Smith Canopy NWA Immigration Refugees

Wai-Kay Carenbauer

Wai-Kay Carenbauer is the Technical Director at KUAF and records KUAF's Live Sessions.

See stories by Wai-Kay Carenbauer

Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large.

See stories by Daniel Caruth

Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

See stories by Kyle Kellams

Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

See stories by Matthew Moore

Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a producer and reporter. She is a graduate from the University of Arkansas with a BA in journalism and political science. Sophia was raised in San Antonio, Texas.

See stories by Sophia Nourani

Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

See stories by Jack Travis

Support KUAF and Keep Public Radio Thriving

For more than 50 years, KUAF has been your source for reliable news, enriching music and community. Your generosity allows us to bring you trustworthy journalism through programs like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Ozarks at Large. As we build for the next 50 years, your support ensures we continue to provide the news, music and connections you value. Your contribution is not just appreciated— it's essential!
Please become a sustaining member today.
Thank you for supporting KUAF!

Join Now

Related Content

Ozarks at Large Stories

Springdale vigil mourns Renee Good, decries ICE enforcement

Daniel Caruth

Dozens gathered in Springdale to remember Renee Good and others who have been killed by ICE, while denouncing increased ICE enforcement across the country.
Arts & Culture

Firebird installation syncs light, sound at The Momentary

Jack Travis

Firebird blends light, sound and recycled technology in an immersive space at the Momentary. Built from more than 500 salvaged car taillights, the installation syncs with Igor Stravinsky’s music.
Archives from the Pryor Center

Arkansas Educational Television history, future of public TV

Randy Dixon, Kyle Kellams

Randy Dixon of the Pryor Center walks through archival audio and video on the history of Arkansas Educational Television, now Arkansas TV, its PBS roots and role in the state.