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Water rates could be rising in Fort Smith and more people are flying out of the city's airport. Michael Tilley, with Talk Business and Politics, covers the topics in our weekly visit.

A few of years ago, officials from the City of Fayetteville commissioned a study to find the best way to pay for flood management. The study found the most equitable way to compensate for the city's stormwater needs was through a stormwater utility fee.

On today's show, Arkansas Hispanic and Marshallese Communities are more open to get a COVID-19 vaccine faith-based centers, according to a study from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences. Randy Dixon's experience reporting on special projects ranging from tornado chasing and the Bosnian War. Plus, Arkansas lawmakers advance legislation to end Affirmative action in the state, residents voice concerns on stormwater on Fayetteville and more.

The Outline for today includes the progression of legislation that would end Affirmative Action in Arkansas moves on at the state Capitol, a concern about stormwater runoff in the middle of Fayetteville, an honor for Sen. John Boozman and two NCAA championships for Arkansas track and field.

More than 1.7 billion people do not have access to toilets or basic sanitation. Lifewater International, based in Bentonville, is working to raise awareness of the problem and reduce the number of people around the world without access to sanitation.

On today's show, commercial tonnage is up on the Arkansas River. Plus, the best scenic routes to see fall colors this weekend, new music from Patti Steel and much more.

Bella Vista has seven lakes and about 77% of Bella Vista’s residents have a septic system.

Terri Lane, the Executive Director for Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, explains how the organization secures land to preserve as the region grows. Our…

Still on the Hill has recorded two CDs inspired by water and stories related to water. During a recent event at Walton Arts Center, in conjunction with…

As part of a bigger conversation about water, we talked with PJ Marshall, a co-founder of Restore the Earth Foundation and Carl Safina from the Safina…