Food

A new ice cream shop in Fayetteville has become a hotspot for college students and families alike. OAL’s Andreah Gratol spoke with Nicholas Mendoza, the owner of Crème, and brings us this profile.

Cat cafes, community hubs and rescue events are becoming popular ways to make pet adoptions more accessible. Also, Sound Perimeter is expanding our boundaries not only musically, but also physically. Plus, we hear from Hog fans who have been camping outside Baum Walker Stadium for days.

Food banks and schools in Arkansas are facing a potentially difficult situation after the United States Department of Agriculture cancelled nearly $1 billion in programs.

A Carroll County farmer and an Illinois farmer work together on their family farms to raise healthy cattle and ensure quality beef for consumers.

A scenic overlook in Fayetteville receives a much-deserved facelift. On today's show, we take you to the scene of the new and improved Mount Sequoyah overlook on this edition. We also hear from a comic book artist with local ties to northwest Arkansas. Plus, a bookmobile and farmers in Carroll County.

As the Latino community grows in northwest Arkansas, local businesses influenced by it are expanding too. One new restaurant, Taqueria Lucha, highlights how Latino culture spreads along one of Fayetteville’s most popular streets.

Jason Burton is the creator of Caffeine Crawl, a business that establishes coffee shop tours in a variety of cities. The northwest Arkansas version for 2025 on Saturday, May 17, has four different routes to pick from.

Northwest Arkansas residents are concerned about proposed cuts in federal programs. On today's show, we hear from a town hall last night that addressed a proposed federal budget. Also, the Latino food community is growing in Fayetteville. Plus, a preview of live music across the region and a conversation with a stained glass artist.

It's the season for backyard cookouts, picnics and outdoor potlucks—and if you're not careful, it's the season for foodborne illness. Ozarks at Large's latest installment of the series “Balance,” dedicated to health, exercise and nutrition, considers food safety.

On today's show, we hear how Missouri state legislators are working on a new ballot measure that could overturn the legalization of some abortions in the state. We also consider summertime food safety. Plus, how a company based in the Czech Republic is trying to change how you ride with custom 3D printed cycling saddles.