Opioids

Arkansas opioid recovery advocates relaunched Together Arkansas website targeting workplace recovery, citing employment as key factor in successful recovery outcomes.

On today's show, we learn more about a new website that prioritizes opioid recovery tools in the workplace. Also, how a bird's diet can affect its ability to tolerate infection. Plus, our weekly roundup with TB&P's Michael Tilley about the latest headlines from the River Valley.

The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership launched "Together Arkansas" last week. The website helps employers manage addiction and recovery in a work setting.

On today's show, we hear how the University of Arkansas donated nearly 40 tons of goods to local nonprofits. Plus, how to teach your son about fascism. Also, a rundown of the live music across the region.

The California-based nonprofit End Overdose is collaborating with the Arkansas Department of Human Services to distribute naloxone and training resources to the community, one county at a time.

On today's show, we hear about the Northwest Arkansas Council's strategy for regional growth. We also learn more about 3D-printed food in a new segment of "Balance." Additionally, our reporter, Jack Travis, shares some Earth Day activities for your family.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, Roby Brock speaks with Sam Quinones, author of "Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic," about his new book, drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border and battling addiction.

Cody Yancey is the proprietor of Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs in Fayetteville. But he’s also well known for being a beacon of safety for anyone in the area who needs a helping hand. He recently spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Caleb Burkholder and says, like a lot of good things, the hot dog stand happened organically.

Efforts continue to be made to combat the Arkansas Opioid Crisis. Northwest Arkansas Harm Reduction Center and Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs are just a few contributing to help the cause.

On today's show, a new report shows Tyson Foods dumped millions of pounds of toxic chemicals in waterways. Also, Hillary Rodham Clinton’s time in Arkansas. Plus, the musical legacy of Arkansan Johnnie Taylor.