Rural Communities

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal report, Roby Brock talks with Heartland Forward executive vice president, Angie Cooper, about the policy think-and-do tank's increased commitment to its student-centered program "rootEd Arkansas."

The first year of the UAMS Family Medicine rural residency program is nearing the completion of its first year. Participating residents in the program will spend more than 50% of their time in the program at hospitals in Carroll County. The program’s director, Dr. Ronald Brimberry, came to the Anthony and Susan Hui news Studio to talk with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about the program.

There are roughly 60 million Americans living in rural parts of the country, about 20% of them over 65 years old. Jennifer Conner is vice president of rural health for Health Strategies for the American Heart Association. She visited Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to talk about an urgent need to address health in rural America, where people tend to have shorter lives due to a lack of access to health care.

On today's show, connecting rural residents with better health outcomes. Also, Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics examines a continued absence at the Crawford County Library and a public discussion about Fort Smith’s downtown. Plus, performing with the Grand Ole’ Opry for 40 years.

Today on The Outline: Highlighting the successes and challenges of providing rural health care. Also, the kickoff of the 30th annual of the Lights of the Ozarks on the Fayetteville Square. Plus, The 1Climb foundation will unveil a new climbing wall at the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County tomorrow.

This month, Arkansas Public Broadcasting Service is delivering the latest in a long line of TV detectives. But these detectives are different: They're fifth-graders in the fictional town of Mulberry Springs, Arkansas. The live-action series “Mystery League” was shot entirely in Arkansas by the state's PBS crew. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams spoke with the cast and crew after an initial screening last month.

On today's show, Jacqueline Froelich discusses updates on a renewable energy farm in Carroll County. Plus, Dazz and Brie tell listeners about who inspires their music. Also, a major expansion for northwest Arkansas’ largest cancer-care provider.

On today's show, an education effort from the Runway Group and the Arkansas Farm Bureau highlights bicycle safety on rural roads. Plus, gravel cycling's recent rise in popularity and the unsafe road conditions forcing cyclists off the streets. Also, the Startup Crawl returns in September and how audio giant Klipsch got its start in Arkansas.

Experience Fayetteville's Director of Cycling Tourism Brannon Pack discusses gravel cycling's recent rise in popularity and the unsafe road conditions that are forcing cyclists off the streets.

On today's show, Opera in the Ozarks receives a $34 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation. Plus, Michael Tilley, with KUAF's partner Talk Business & Politics, discusses the hurdles of getting more airlines in the Fort Smith airport.