Religion

UA Fayetteville installs framed Ten Commandments in campus buildings under state Act 573, drawing student and faculty opposition and a teach-in on constitutional concerns.

On today's show, photographer and writer Tim Ernst marks 50 years of creative work in the Ozarks. Also on today's show, backlash from University of Arkansas faculty and students over the state-required posting of the Ten Commandments on campus.

A new toolkit is being designed to help doctors prevent postpartum hemorrhages, one of the leading causes of maternal death. Also, a conversation with Scott Simon about the value of public radio. Plus, streets named after women in northwest Arkansas.

Seven families are suing Arkansas school districts over a law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Americans United is among the groups backing the challenge.

On today's show, we survey he challenges of resettlement and refugees in 2025. Also, we hear from a national organization is involved in a lawsuit in Arkansas around religious liberties. Plus, details about Freedom Fest happening this weekend.

Rev. Jason Tyler, pastor at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and School in Fayetteville, speaks with Ozarks at Large's Jack travis about his new boss, Robert Prevost or Pope Leo XIV, and what his election may mean for the church.

The first American pope is in Vatican City. On today's show, we hear how students at St. Joseph’s School in Fayetteville reacted to the news of Pope Leo XIV's election. Also, Centerton continues to grow rapidly, and the city government is finding space for a brand-new downtown. Plus, our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley from Talk Business & Politics.

The law requires a sign listing the biblical rules be hung in all public buildings, as well as all school classrooms, in Arkansas.

A new study shows that microplastics are harming freshwater streams. On today's show, we'll hear more about that study and what individuals can do to help. Also, a new law in Arkansas mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms. However, some Christian leaders oppose this measure. Plus, the annual Artosphere Festival returns, and we'll learn what's new.

Under a bill making its way through the state legislature, all public schools in Arkansas would be required to display a copy of the Ten Commandments. Senate Bill 433 would require a Ten Commandments display in all state and local government buildings, including public schools and universities.