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A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.

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A daily news magazine highlighting the people, places and events of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley.

    More nurses from NWACC, pocketing pollen

    More nurses from NWACC, pocketing pollen

    On today's show, an accelerated path for future nurses and paramedics at NWACC. Also, collecting pollen on purpose. Plus, the Victory Theater in Rogers is looking—and sounding—spiffy at age 97.

    • 54 min
    River Valley Nature Center seeks improvement, 'Cries from the Cotton Field'

    River Valley Nature Center seeks improvement, 'Cries from the Cotton Field'

    On today's show, a nature center in Fort Smith is getting some much-needed improvements. Also, learning more about Italian immigrants who left harsh conditions on a southern plantation to establish Tontitown. Plus, a trip through the world of ballads on a new edition of "Sound Perimeter."

    • 54 min
    The increasing effect of money on college athletics, the final edition of 'TEA'

    The increasing effect of money on college athletics, the final edition of 'TEA'

    On today's show, the influence of billionaires on college athletics. Also, we wrap up our series, "TEA: The Transgender Experience in Arkansas." Plus, dozens of filmmakers are coming to Rogers this weekend.

    • 54 min
    Bella Vista goes flea market, learning more about a new NPR podcast

    Bella Vista goes flea market, learning more about a new NPR podcast

    On today's show, a trip through a citywide garage sale. Also, a new NPR podcast is part interview and part existential game show. Plus, our Militant Grammarian gets talkative about silent letters.

    • 54 min
    The impact of a smaller crawfish harvest, memorializing David Pryor

    The impact of a smaller crawfish harvest, memorializing David Pryor

    On today's show, low levels of rainfall in Louisiana are having an impact on crawfish boil season everywhere. Plus, Arkansas memorializes David Pryor, and this weekend … May the 4th be with you.

    • 54 min
    Traveling through an artistic portal, Old Friends Farm's rural music venue

    Traveling through an artistic portal, Old Friends Farm's rural music venue

    On today's show, Jewel puts together a museum experience. Plus, a look into Drug Take Back Day 2024. We also learn more about the Old Friends Farm near Prairie Grove.

    • 54 min

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