Tyson Foods

Today on The Outline: Ozarks at Large considers the numbers in today's headlines, including the acreage of ExxonMobil future lithium wells, the net income loss for Tyson Foods and early votes in Fayetteville's special election.

Tyson Foods is the subject of a U.S. Department of Labor investigation into possible child labor violations. Workers right's advocates say the instances of migrant child labor is growing throughout the company's supply chain.

On today's show, an investigation into possible child labor violations at Tyson has led to protests and community leaders speaking out. Also, a symposium dedicated to the life and work of "True Grit" author Charles Portis. Plus, a preview of Smokehouse Players’ production of “Other Desert Cities.”

Today on The Outline: Tyson Foods announces facility closures after reporting a quarterly net-income loss. Also, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders names the next Chief Fiscal Officer and Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Plus, Arkansas soccer is in the top 10.

On today's show, the Compass Report indicates strong economic growth in Arkansas, weekend events, Fayetteville Public School officials cut the ribbon on the new John L. Colbert Middle School and more.

Fayetteville Public School officials cut the ribbon on the new John L. Colbert Middle School. Plus, Mount Sequoyah Center staff are attempting to rezone the historic site, and Tyson Foods is donating meat products to families in need this weekend.

On today's show, Van Buren Tyson Foods employees went on strike for a week this past month, claiming the company is mishandling their severance and citing poor working conditions. Plus, what will change for Medicaid recipients when the COVID-19 pandemic-health emergency ends in May. Also, live music events, a new episode of "The R Word" and more.

Employees at a Tyson Foods poultry processing plant in Van Buren went on strike for a week last month, claiming the business was mishandling their severance and endangering their health and safety — and is now “throwing the heroes away” after lauding their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On today's show, a total solar eclipse is expected to bring in a record-number of tourists to Arkansas in 2024. Plus, Tyson Foods workers protest at a meatpacking plant in Van Buren, a new episode of "I Am Northwest Arkansas" and the Washington County Historical Society is set to commemorate the Battle of Fayetteville this weekend. Also, state measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes is signed into law.

A busy 24 hours included a tax cut becoming law, Tyson Foods workers protesting at a Van Buren plant scheduled to close and an addition to the fall concert season at the Walmart AMP.