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KUAF Community SpotlightJoe Neal, a nationally recognized bird expert, has studied and photographed the birds and insects that visit the Ozark chinquapin trees planted at Hobbs State Park. There is much to learn about the Ozark chinquapin tree since a Chestnut blight killed most of them almost 65 years ago.
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The Eastern Collared Lizard Conservation Team is a unique partnership between multiple state agencies. The group focuses on restoring the habitats of the threatened Eastern Collared Lizard. Over the past year, they bred 43 lizards and released them in restored glade habitats earlier this summer.
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Lyon College administration provide details on Arkansas' first veterinary and dental schools. Also, the Fayetteville Police Department starts operating out of its new headquarters, the Northwest Arkansas Nation Airport officials take closer look at leaving Highfill, commencement dates and more.
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The musical "Annie" at the Walton Arts Center will have its usual elements like hard-knock lives and Sandy. Bill Berloni is an Tony Award-winning animal director and trainer for the show, and his work can be seen at the center May 5-7.
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On today's show, about 100 Afghan refugees in Northwest Arkansas gathered to celebrate Nowruz, or Persian New Year. Also, how picking up after pets can improve water quality, the first episode of "The BeLOVED Community" is available, local music and the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.
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Every so often, Fayetteville’s park-goers will come across a dog waste bag station or sign about maintaining the landscape. Using the stations or toting along personal bags can help avoid a smelly package and prevent waste from washing into waterways.
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On today's show, childcare for many families is difficult to find and websites like Winnie, has searchable databases for the public. Also, Marcus Bridgewater, also known as Garden Marcus, discusses nurturing minds and plants ahead of his guest lecture at the University of Arkansas. Plus, a new Ozark poetry book, Dylan Earl is set to release a new album, updates from the Arkansas Legislature, a Fayetteville insect find and more.
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Today's outline of what's happening includes: An insect found in Fayetteville is worth noting, even if national news outlets didn't get the news about the discovery right. Plus, bills about libraries and abortion discussed at the Arkansas Capitol and more.
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A new ordinance in Fort Smith around animal control, a record number of submissions on opening day for the Fort Smith International Film Festival, and much more is covered in our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics.
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On today's show, after nearly 50 years, the Arkansas Women's Commission submitted an updated report. Also, a bill banning TikTok on government-issued devices. Plus, a podcast excerpt from RefleXions, the composers behind the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas' next concert and more.