Journalism

In this excerpt of the "I Am Northwest Arkansas" podcast, host Randy Wilburn embarks on a deeply personal journey, exploring the life and legacy of his grandfather, Mal Goode, alongside authors Liann Tsoukas and Rob Ruck.

Theater is not always presented by professional actors. Sometimes, journalists step away from their keyboards and onto the stage. The annual Gridiron Show will be at The Medium in Springdale on Oct. 11 and 12. Each year, the show is written and acted by journalists who poke fun at current events and newsmakers. Ozarks at Large asked former newspaper editors Rusty Tuner and Charlie Alison to give us a preview.

On today's show, another court ruling for the Crawford County Library. Also, journalists—not actors—are preparing to hit the stage again for the annual Gridiron show. Plus, we will meet two bands performing at the Arkansas Tiny Desk Concert.

On today's show, college classes are starting back up, with enrollment holding firm at institutions across the region. Also, we learn the "Queer South" zine wants to uplift and empower queer Southern voices. Plus, northwest Arkansas-based DJ SH33P is ready to perform on a big stage.

In this excerpt of "I am Northwest Arkansas," host Randy Wilburn welcomes the dynamic trio behind NWA Daily—Luke Brasuel, Daniel Fritsche and Tad Moore. They delve into the origins, development and future aspirations of the NWA Daily newsletter, a key source of localized information for northwest Arkansas residents.

A printing press used in the 19th century to create issues of the "Cherokee Advocate" is home after it was repatriated by the Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa. The U.S. government shut the newspaper down in the early 20th century, and Thomas Gilcrease purchased the press in the 1940s. An official repatriation ceremony took place last week in Tahlequah. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. spoke about the occasion.

The University of Arkansas student media covers a lot of… well, media formats. But one outlet that tends to get undervalued is Hill Magazine, a longform magazine that produces 2 issues a year.

On today's show, a local nonprofit is identifying leaders to combat the housing crisis in Northwest Arkansas. Also, a musical tour that extends from Fayetteville to the southern part of the state. Plus, diving into an underrated outlet of student media at the University of Arkansas.

Keri Blakinger's path to journalism contains several twists. In her memoir, “Corrections in Ink," Blakinger writes about the day in Ithaca when she was arrested. Throughout the rest of the book, she gives details about her incarceration in jail, then prison, and her life before and after incarceration. Blakinger will talk about the memoir at the Fayetteville Public Library on April 22. She spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the book and event.

Next week, the Associated Press’ chief election analyst, Chad Day, will speak on the University of Arkansas campus as the 2024 Roy Reed lecturer as a guest of the University of Arkansas School of Journalism and Strategic Media. This week, Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams talked with him about the work the Associated Press does to declare a political winner.