Homelessness

Imagine venturing out on a frigid night, during a blizzard, to help people lacking resources seeking refuge from a winter storm. Writer Alex Primm did just that.

In December, Fort Smith rejected an ordinance that sought to restrict camping on public property. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis spoke with a city official and homelessness advocate to learn more.

One of Arkansas’ largest cities is considering the livelihood of unhoused residents. On today's show, Ozarks at Large's Jack Travis reports on an ordinance that sought to restrict camping on public property in Fort Smith. We’ll also hear about confusion for VA employees from reporter Daniel Caruth. Plus, we trace the history of science through solar and lunar eclipses.

In this excerpt of the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Becci Sisson, CEO of Seven Hills Homeless Center, and Will Roth, board president, to discuss the pressing issue of homelessness in northwest Arkansas.

Josh Marvine speaks with Paul Curtis, director of the WayStation Homeless Day Center in Rogers, about the organization's new facility and community programs.

The NWA Continuum of Care has been conducting an annual survey called Point in Time Count for Homelessness since 2018. John Gallagher has been in charge of the count for the past three years. He recently spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis right after his team completed the 2024 survey.

On today's show, the latest data on people experiencing homelessness in northwest Arkansas. Also, NWA Fashion Week is more than just admiring clothing. Plus, sharing something in your closet.

A litter abatement program supported by the city of Fayetteville has resulted in 100 tons of litter being picked up this year. The program is called Pick Me Up and employs Fayetteville residents who are unhoused and underserved to pick up litter and debris along trails and homeless campsites throughout town. OAL’s Jack Travis takes us to the scene.

On today's show, a collaboration between the city of Fayetteville, Genesis Church, and 7hills provides a work lottery program for the unhoused community. Also, representation during the holidays. Plus, an Arkansongs Christmas special.

Today on The Outline: Considering numbers across the state, such as a $17.6 million grant UAMS will use to introduce more primary care physicians to the state. Plus, looking forward to a gong orchestra's return to downtown Fayetteville and Bentonville's annual leaf collection.