Ozarks at Large
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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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The emergency order cuts back the daily trout possession limit in areas surrounding the state’s four most significant cold-water fisheries. Trey Reid, the assistant chief of communications at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, talks about the causes behind the shortfalls in the production of trout and what anglers can expect in the coming months.
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Provost Indrajeet Chaubey shares how his journey from graduate student to academic leader at the University of Arkansas shapes his vision for student success, research and enrollment growth.
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Main Street Fort Smith executive director Amanda Hager talks with Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis about Ghouls on Garrison, a family-friendly downtown trick-or-treating event featuring local businesses, costumes, and community connection.
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George Dombek is an artist from Arkansas. This year's Open Studio, the 30th annual, also celebrates the artist's 65 years of painting.
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On today's show, we learn the provost at the University of Arkansas may be new in the role, but not new to Fayetteville. We also hear about celebrating 30 years of the George Dombek Open Studio and the road that led to it. Plus, we prepare for trick-or-treating in downtown Fort Smith.
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Arkansas recently certified 86 chaplains to be stationed in police departments across the state. Chris Clem, PhD., is director of research and planning with the Arkansas Department of Public Safety with the Arkansas State Police, which led the chaplaincy program, speaks with Ozarks at Large’s Daniel Caruth.
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Disability Rights Arkansas released a statement last week that without new federal funding, they will be forced to make difficult decisions to preserve their ability to serve existing clients. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore speaks with Tom Masseau, executive director of DRA.
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Fuel Accelerator hosts a showcase day this week to celebrate the eight members of their cohort. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore speaks with Grace Gill, director of Fuel Accelerator and Caleb Talley, executive director of Startup Junkie Foundation.
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In April of 1974, three young women escaped from a Kentucky prison and passed through Arkansas on a bloody crime spree. Kyle Kellams and Randy Dixon discuss the crime in this edition of Archives from the Pryor Center.
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On today's show, we learn how the Arkansas State Police certified dozens of chaplains to help improve mental and spiritual health with law enforcement. Also, a statewide advocacy group is heavily impacted by the federal government shutdown, even if it ends soon. Plus, a brand new edition of the Pryor Center Archives.