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At Any Age: Cancer Rates Rising in Younger Age Groupsby Mark Carter on October 8, 2025 at 5:31 pm
Cancer survival rates in Arkansas and the U.S. are up, but so is the incidence rate for those younger than 50. Cancer is no longer something to consider only for aging […]
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Working for a Living: Copper Flats on the Verge of the Big Timeby Mary LeSieur on October 8, 2025 at 4:19 pm
Photos courtesy of Misty C. Photos. Feature photo: Jeremy Castaldo, Brandon Kelly and Drew Smith are the trio behind Copper Flats. On any given night, the edgy-twang […]
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Need to Know: Arkansas State Fair Rolls Out New Traffic Routesby AY Staff on October 8, 2025 at 4:06 pm
Fairgoers heading to the Arkansas State Fair this year will notice a new traffic flow designed to make getting in and out of the fairgrounds easier and safer. The 85th […]
Talk Business & Politics
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Walmart welcomes 600 hopeful suppliers to Bentonvilleby Kim Souza on October 7, 2025 at 11:45 pm
Hopeful entrepreneurs filed into the Sam Walton Auditorium early Tuesday (Oct. 7) for Walmart’s 12th Annual Open Call event. It is the 40th anniversary for the effort to […]
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Randy Lann to head Arkansas National Guard Foundationby Roby Brock on October 7, 2025 at 11:29 pm
The Arkansas National Guard Foundation (ANGF) named Randy Lann as its new executive director, effective Oct, 1, 2025. Lann brings decades of nonprofit leadership, association […]
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A-State wins grant to study rural election practicesby Talk Business & Politics staff on October 7, 2025 at 11:13 pm
A group at Arkansas State University is studying election administration with support from a new grant the institution has secured. The Elections Trust Initiative (ETI) […]
Impact NWA
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Cool Job Alert: NWA Food Bank Seeks New President/Chief Executive Officerby Aron Shelton on August 12, 2025 at 9:27 pm
In preparation for their CEO’s upcoming retirement, the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank (NWAFB) is seeking a collaborative and visionary leader... The post Cool Job Alert: NWA […]
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Volunteer to be a Keeper of the Trailsby Aron Shelton on August 12, 2025 at 9:20 pm
NWA Trailblazers has lots of volunteer opportunities — from adopting a trail segment for regular maintenance, to helping with scheduled... The post Volunteer to be a Keeper […]
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Creative Exchange Fund Distributes $145K to Support 37 Local Artistsby Aron Shelton on July 16, 2025 at 1:46 pm
In its third year, CXF will provide 37 artists, performers and cultural organizers with a combined $145,000 and access to... The post Creative Exchange Fund Distributes $145K […]
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Ozarks At Large – KUAF
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Nonprofits tackle affordable housing — 'The Madness of Poe'by KUAF 91.3 Public Radio on October 8, 2025 at 5:00 pm
On today's show, we hear about how local organizations are developing innovative solutions to address affordable housing in northwest Arkansas. We also learn about a […]
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Fayetteville school's new assessment — Funding sign language accessby KUAF 91.3 Public Radio on October 7, 2025 at 5:16 pm
On today's show, we hear a conversation with the superintendent for Fayetteville Public Schools about a new school accountability system. Also, we learn that Laurie Halse […]
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A new parental support program — Firefighter protectionsby KUAF 91.3 Public Radio on October 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm
On today's show, we hear about a pilot program to offset major expenses for new parents who attend wellness visits. We also learn about new protections for firefighters in […]
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City of Fayetteville News
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Take the Survey: Help Shape Fire Services in Fayettevilleon October 3, 2025 at 3:49 pm
The Fayetteville Fire Department is planning for the future, and your input is essential. This survey is designed for all community members, whether or not you’ve ever […]
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Road Closure - N Shady Lnon October 1, 2025 at 5:00 pm
10/03/2025 - 10/13/2025 7:00AM - 11:00PM N Shady Ln
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Maple, Gregg intersection to become 4-way stopon September 29, 2025 at 4:55 pm
As part of the Maple Street Safety Improvement Project, the intersection of W. Maple Street and N. Gregg Avenue will be converted to a four-way stop starting Thursday, Sept. […]
Northwest Arkansas Council News
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University of Arkansas Breaks Records in Enrollment, Rankings and Researchby Josiah Vallone on September 29, 2025 at 2:30 pm
The University of Arkansas is experiencing record-breaking momentum, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of Northwest Arkansas’ growth and innovation. The U of A climbed […]
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‘Growing Home NWA’ Roadshow Seeks Community Voices on Regional Growthby Josiah Vallone on September 4, 2025 at 8:28 pm
The post ‘Growing Home NWA’ Roadshow Seeks Community Voices on Regional Growth appeared first on Northwest Arkansas Council.
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Regional Wastewater Study to Map Long-Term Strategy for Northwest Arkansasby Josiah Vallone on August 28, 2025 at 7:22 pm
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently announced that the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and the Northwest Arkansas Council will conduct a comprehensive water reclamation […]
Finding NWA
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NW Arkansas: A Winter Trail Running Escapeby aronshelton on October 6, 2025 at 7:29 pm
Allen Kenneth Schaidle shares where to run, stay, and eat in the Ozark and Ouchita Mountains.… The post NW Arkansas: A Winter Trail Running Escape appeared first on Finding […]
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Bentonville: A Tourist’s Dream | Business Insiderby aronshelton on October 2, 2025 at 3:58 pm
Noah Sheidlower recently visited Bentonville, Arkansas, and was surprised by its many nature trails and vibrant downtown.… The post Bentonville: A Tourist’s Dream | […]
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Northwest Arkansas Hikes with Spectacular Fall Viewsby Will Collins on October 1, 2025 at 3:10 am
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Pryor Center Archives
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Remembering broadcaster David Jones, longtime KARK general managerby Randy Dixon, Kyle Kellams on October 6, 2025 at 8:23 pm
Randy Dixon with the Pryor Center reflects on the life and legacy of David Jones, who led KARK-TV in Little Rock for more than three decades and helped shape Arkansas […]
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Remembering Arkansas broadcaster, legislator Oscar Alagoodby Randy Dixon, Kyle Kellams on September 29, 2025 at 7:16 pm
Randy Dixon of the Pryor Center joins Kyle Kellams to share archival footage and family stories about Oscar Alagood, a pioneering KATV newsman, state senator, and businessman […]
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Revisiting the 1980 Damascus Titan II Missile Disaster 45 years laterby Randy Dixon, Kyle Kellams on September 15, 2025 at 9:17 pm
On today's trip to the Pryor Center Archives, historic recordings and firsthand accounts recall the 1980 Titan II missile explosion near Damascus, Arkansas, a near-nuclear […]
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