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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ cornerstone piece of education legislation is the LEARNS Act. We hear from two of the schools who will begin implementing the school vouchers this coming school year.
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Fayetteville's Black Heritage Preservation Commission unveiled historical markers, recognizing Nelson Hackett's legacy on slavery and fugitivity, including a bronze plaque on the downtown square.
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The Fayetteville Fire Department now has an incentive plan offering benefits to encourage retention and higher education within the department. The Fayetteville City Council approved the resolution to develop a plan this past week. A couple of departments in Northwest Arkansas cities already had some form of incentive benefits.
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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.
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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.
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Fayetteville Restaurant Week begins Sunday, Feb. 19. More than 30 restaurants will be participating with special events and special menu offerings. Meji opened its doors in 2010, and will host guest chef Kian Lam Kho during the week.
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After a two-year pause because of the pandemic, the Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade is coming back. The Feb. 18 parade will include more music, courtesy of Music Moves and raise money for Peace at Home Shelter.
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Northwest Arkansas cities released their 2023 approved budgets in the latter part of 2022. Ozarks at Large’s growth impact reporter Anna Pope spoke with officials from Fayetteville and Springdale about growing budgets, raising employee salaries, investments in public safety and infrastructure.
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As more housing in northwest Arkansas neighborhoods is converted into fully furnished short-term rentals for tourists and travelers, more residents are raising alarm. Fayetteville city planners have proposed easing certain short-term rental applicant rules, while working to control sprawl. The city of Eureka Springs has enforced a ban on vacation rentals in residential districts.
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Mark Stuart loves playing music. He's toured for decades, made records and more. He's next up in the Mt. Sequoyah Music on the Mountain Series Friday night.