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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap Bentonville West’s big home win against Bentonville; and Springdale Har-Ber girls home win against Fort Smith Northside.Read more sports stories at: nwaonline.com/sports/prep/Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/
With a shortage of affordable housing in the region, one local city is looking for creative ways to address the problem before it begins affecting its ability to attract new residents. Here how Bentonville is looking to make affordable housing more attractive to both residents and developers on the Know the News Podcast.Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
Just how much do you love where you live? To what extent does that love extend to fellow residents who profess to love the same place you do? Does it affect the way you interact with people who hold different perspectives than you? Questions like that have inspired Main Street Eureka Springs to devote the month of August to what it's calling "civic love," with a series of events examining what love of where one lives looks like and whether people can take steps to grow the love and pride they feel for the place they call home. On this episode of Speaking of Arkansas, Jacqueline Wolven, who has served as executive director of Main Street Eureka Springs for 15 years, joins host Greg Harton of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Wolven discusses a series of events scheduled in February to explore the concept of civic love, which she suggests is needed in communities across Arkansas.•••In addition to this site, Speaking of Arkansas is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and other podcast platforms. Be sure to subscribe so you'll know when each episode is released.Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
The annual count of people experiencing homelessness took place in Northwest Arkansas on Friday, Jan. 27. The count is meant to gauge how many residents are experiencing homelessness in the region during a 24-hour period.
Sport writers with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette talk about the effect weather is having on the high school basketball season, a big night at Farmington, and give a shout out to the now winningest high school girls basketball coach.Read more sports stories at: nwaonline.com/sports/prep/Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
After careers in show business, a couple came to Northwest Arkansas to open a unique business: A natural wine and bottle shop. Rusty Turner, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Editor, April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Profiles Editor, and Jeff Barnett, co-owner Mavis Wine Co., will talk about the shop today on the Know The News Podcast.Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports editor, Chip Souza and writers Henry Apple and Leland Barclay on this week's Prep Rally Podcast.The crew will recap the past week of basketball action including the seeming dominance of the 6A west boys conference, Tom Halbmaier's 400 win and Har-Ber's winning streak. Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/ Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap conference basketball games including Springdale HIgh’s huge comeback win Tuesday against rival Har-Ber.Read more sports stories at: nwaonline.com/sports/prep/Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap the Class 3A state football championship as Charleston knocked off Booneville. Read more sports stories at: nwaonline.com/sports/prep/Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
Ebony Mitchell of Harrison has followed her dreams to become Miss Arkansas. Now she’s headed for the national stage, where the new Miss America will be crowned Dec. 15. In this podcast, she chats with Becca Martin-Brown, Features editor, about her journey. You can sign up for more email newsletters from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette by visiting, https://www.nwaonline.com/email/ Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
Juli Tapken joins us for our What’s Up podcast. The locally based actress, model and singer/songwriter talks about her career in both film and music and shares her cozy single, “Hopin’ It’s Snowing’” just in time for Christmas and New Year’s. Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
State football championship games recapped and Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporters preview this weekend’s big basketball tournaments.Read more sports stories at: nwaonline.com/sports/prep/Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/
A group of young state lawmakers are banding together to support policies important to younger people. Meet the Futures Caucus on the Know the News podcast.We'll talk with Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R) Clarksville , Press Secretary Alexa Whaley with the Millennial Action Project.Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/Support your local news by subscribing at: nwaonline.com/subscribe
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters preview this weekend’s state championship football games at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.
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As we recover from our enormous Thanksgiving feasts and Black Friday shopping, it’s important to remember that not everyone will have enough to eat.
Readers of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will have a chance this holiday season to help correct that as we launch our annual Community Christmas Card fund raiser.
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Independent book stores are not as easy to find as they once were, but Northwest Arkansas still has some. We’ll talk to the proprietors of two independent book stores — one in Bentonville, one in Fayetteville — on this week’s edition of the Know the News podcast.
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Chip Souza, Paul Boyd, Leland Barclay talk about the week 1 football playoff results, preview next week's games and a basketball tournament at Fort Smith Northside.
Leland will also preview a feature story about a coaching family in the River Valley.
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The mid-term elections are over. On this week’s Know the News Podcast, we’ll talk about the results and what they mean to Northwest Arkansas residents.
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap the final week of the regular season of high school football and preview National Signing Day as Farmington’s Jenna Lawrence signs to play basketball at Arkansas along with other signees.
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It’s not often that a band uses an actual tree branch full of leaves for an instrument, but for a trio of Fayetteville musicians, it seems only natural.
Woven — made up of Jessica Hawk, Regina Caeli and Talina Madonna — “weave” together vocal harmonies, hand percussion, crystal and brass bowls, ukulele, guitar, spirit drum, finger cymbals and a branch of actual leaves to create their music.
Their band name, like their sound, flows from the idea of bringing together different threads of music to make a unified, but multilayered musical tapestry.
Join us on the What's Up! podcast to hear an interview with the group and a few of their songs.
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What once was old is new again for the Butterfield Trail as the historic stagecoach and military route is being repurposed for cyclists in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planners are expected to vote in December to recommend approval of a route through Washington and Benton counties that will be part of a bicycle touring route that parallels the historic Butterfield Stage Route between Jefferson City, Mo., and Fort Smith, about 500 miles in total when complete.
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap championship-clinching wins by Shiloh Christian, Greenwood and Elkins, and give props to Fayetteville’s superior volleyball team.
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Shiloh Christian’s dominating win against Farmington is the main topic today as Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap the Saints’ 51-30 win. Chip, Henry, Rick and Leland also look ahead to this week’s big games as the prep football season enters week nine. Read more sports stories at: nwaonline.com/sports/prep/
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Lowell is developing Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park into a hub of recreation for the small but growing city. Join us as we talk with Karen Davis, city development director, about the project and what else is happening in Lowell.
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap Bentonville's overtime win against Fayetteville last week, and take a look ahead at this week's huge 5A-West clash as Farmington rolls into Shiloh Christian.
Benton County proposes an expansion of its jail to deal with crowding. Benton County Judge Barry Moehring, Benton County Sheriff Shawn Holloway and Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Smith are advocating for voters to approve a temporary sales tax for construction and a permanent sales tax for operation.
A total eclipse of the sun will be visible in much of the River Valley on April 8, 2024. But local cities and towns, and local hopitality businesses in the region need to start preparing now for what’s expected to be a huge influx of tourists determined to witness one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular but rare wonders.
We’ll talk about what local folks need to know about those preparations on the Know the News podcast.
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Chip Souza and Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette prep reporters Henry Apple, Paul Boyd and Rick Fires recap Bentonville West’s 34-21 win against Rogers, and look ahead to Friday’s 7A-West clash as Fayetteville travels to Bentonville.
We’ll talk to Northwest Arkansas resident Anna Daily, who developed a easy and affordable test for breast cancer detection.
“The Golden Record” marks a new direction for Pilot Arts, as the company moves toward producing new works. In the studio are Missy Gipson, founder of Pilot Arts, and Cody Walls, who plays the spacecraft Voyager that carried the Golden Record of humankind into space. Cody sings “Quite a Ride,” the finale of the new musical. Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters take a look at Rogers' big 29-28 win against Fayetteville on J.T. Miller's 38-yard field goal with four seconds left in the game, and look ahead to this week's big games around the region.
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Voters in Benton and Washington counties will be asked on Nov. 8 to support new taxes to pay for jail expansions.
This episode of the Speaking of Arkansas podcast features Sarah Moore, executive director of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition, and Mac Mayfield, a board member of the coalition and a leader of a new group called Neighbors Against New Taxation. They oppose jail expansions in both counties, advocating instead for judicial system reforms they say can hold people accountable while also addressing the root causes of their involvement in the judicial system.
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Voters in Benton and Washington counties will be asked on Nov. 8 to support new taxes to pay for jail expansions. In this episode of the Speaking of Arkansas podcast, Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder and Chief Deputy Jay Cantrell, who becomes the sheriff in January, discuss the expansion proposal in Washington County. To listen to an argument against jail expansion in Washington and Benton Counties, visit: https://www.nwaonline.com/105againstjail/
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap Fayetteville’s big 42-28 win against Bentonville West as Drake Lindsey passes for 347 yards and 4 touchdowns.
The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith is looking to plot its course for the next five years with the development of a new strategic plan. Join us as we talk with Chancellor Terisa Riley about what’s cooking at UAFS.
Local band Buddy Shute and the Motivators have a new EP entitled, “You Gotta Move.” The band made up of Buddy, Mark McGee, Brenda Baskin, Steve Baskin and Randy “Dobie” Reese will perform Sept. 18 at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville for an album release show. They stopped by to share a song and talk about their new songs.
NWADG Sports reporters recap week three of high school football as Fayetteville earns a big road win at Fort Smith Northside. Also big news for readers in the River Valley as the River Valley Democrat-Gazette adds sports content to its Sunday edition starting this weekend.
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap Greenwood’s thrilling 56-53 win against Fort Smith Northside on a touchdown pass with no time left on the clock.
The crew will also preview some of this week's matchups.
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On this episode of Speaking of Arkansas, Joanna Bell discusses her new role as the city of Fayetteville's arts and culture director as well as The Ramble, the city's voter-approved cultural arts corridor project. Join host Greg Harton, editorial page editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, as they discuss charting a path for promoting and producing the arts in Fayetteville.
The Fayetteville City Council is considering renaming Archibald Yell Boulevard to Nelson Hackett Boulevard. Yell was the state’s second governor. Hackett fled enslavement in 1841 to Canada. Yell sent a letter to the colonial governor of Canada requesting Hackett be returned. Hackett was extradited back to Fayetteville, publicly whipped and sold back into slavery. The British government subsequently made the extradition of people fleeing slavery nearly impossible.
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Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the River Valley Democrat-Gazette sports team of Chip Souza, Rick Fire, Henry Apple and Leland Barclay talk about the exciting Week 0 football games in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
They'll recap some amazing games including Bentonville's victory over Broken Arrow, the Battle of Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith, Rogers Heritage's first opening weekend victory in years and more.
The team will look ahead to Week 1 matchups like Little Rock Christian versus Shiloh Christian, Bixby at Har-Ber, Greenwood at Stillwater, Charleston at Elkins, Cabot at Bentonville West and others.
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Chip Souza, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports editor, and his staff preview the opening week of the prep football season and dissect the teams across the region on today’s podcast. Check it out in Thursday’s digital edition and on YouTube.
Patti Steel is one of the hardest working musicians in Northwest Arkansas. She and her band stopped by the NWA Democrat-Gazette’s podcast studio to perform a song and share some details about her upcoming album.
Anthony Bowling, who has worked at the 112 Drive-In in Fayetteville with his family since the late 1980s, will chat with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about how the place has and hasn’t changed over the years now that its final season will wrap this month after 42 years.
Alice Walton’s new medical school planned for Bentonville will welcome it’s first class in 2024.
The school promises that will arm practitioners with innovative techniques to combine traditional medical treatments with a “whole heath” approach to patient care. The list of collaborators the school has lined up is impressive and includes a local hospital and nationally known experts.
We’ll take a look at what the founders say will make this school unique on today’s Know the News podcast.
Northwest Arkansas’ vast array of musicians never fails to impress. When we heard of Alisha Pattillo, who recently jammed with The Extemporaneous Music Society for Trillium Salon Series, we wanted to know more about her.
Alisha Pattillo is a Northwest Arkansas-based saxophonist who describes herself as a "musician for hire." She sat down for an interview with What's Up and shared a bluesy song. Find out more about Pattillo's music and projects at alishapattillo.com.
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There’s no room at the apartment complex these days in Northwest Arkansas. With rental occupancy rates hovering around 97 percent and many potential home buyers getting priced out of the red-hot real estate market, finding a home or apartment to rent is a daunting challenge. We’ll talk about that on today’s Know the News podcast.
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Are your trash rates too high? Is there a pothole in your street? Wish there was a park closer to your house? If so maybe this podcast is for you.
We’ll have all the details about how to sign up and run for a city council position. Filing period opens next week. Learn more the Know the News podcast.
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Population growth brings a lot of good to a community: more commerce, more diversity, more energy. But it can also mean growth in other areas, like crime.
This week, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will take a look at crime rates across the region to see where we stand after decades of rapid growth. And we’ll talk to a leader in one community that has managed reduce crime in recent years. All that today on the Know the News podcast.
The Shiloh Christian Southwest Elite 7on7 tournament signals that the start to the high school football season is just around the corner. NWADG Sports reporters preview the tournament and the upcoming Arkansas Activities Association summer meeting later this month.
Cherise Carver’s single, “Get Back Home,” is getting more and more radio play. The Rogers-based singer sits down to share her stories and a song with music editor, Monica Hooper.
When police pursue a fleeing suspect in a vehicle, they must balance the safety of other drivers against the need to immediately apprehend the person they’re chasing.
Such pursuits can and do result in car crashes that seriously injure civilians. So when do you chase, and when do you stop? We’ll talk about that today with a person injured in a police chase on the Know the News podcast.
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Sports editor Chip Souza gives us a sneak peak at the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Preps all-area teams for baseball, softball, soccer and track and field on today’s Know the News podcast.
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Bill Clinton's presidency ended more than 20 years ago, but he remains the first and only Arkansan to have made it to the political Mount Everest, the White House. Well before he and Hillary Clinton were residents at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., they got married inside a small brick house at 930 California Drive in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Today, the house is the Clinton House Museum, a local effort to preserve and commemorate the place where the couple joined friends and supporters to plot out the early days of Bill Clinton's political journey. A house in Hope, Arkansas, is where William Jefferson Blythe was born, but it could be said this house in Fayetteville became the birthplace of his political success, the setting for his first successful run for public office to become Arkansas' attorney general.
The house is owned by the University of Arkansas, which also owns a number of other older houses in the area adjacent to the UA campus. The university leases the home to the board of directors of the Clinton House Museum, which is working to ensure the property's future as a stop on the so-called "Billgramage" is preserved.
In this episode of Speaking of Arkansas, that board's president, former UA professor Stephen Smith, discusses the museum's future, the house's place in political history and the efforts to build an endowment to fund operation of the small museum.
For additional information, visit clintonhousemuseum.org. The museum at 930 W. Clinton Drive is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
The eighth Bentonville Film Festival begins June 22. We chat with April Wallace, features reporter; and Ashley Edwards, the film festival’s director of programming, about what to expect from this year’s BFF.
We'll continue coverage of the Film Festival all next week at nwaonilne.com.
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On June 21, Washington County voters will choose the Republican Party nominee for county judge. Patrick Deakins and Mark Scalise are the candidates in this runoff election. The winner will face Democrat Josh Moody in the November general election.
We invited both candidates to take part in this podcast. Mr. Scalise chose not to participate. Here are the questions we asked and Mr. Deakins' answers.
The spring preferential primary happened last month, but voters still have much to decide in the June 21 runoff election. We’ll talk about that unfinished business today on the Know the News podcast.
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Singer/songwriter Alyssa Galvan has a voice louder than she is and a talent for guitar that is the envy of those twice her age. She shares her experience at this year’s International Blues Challenge, her plans for summer and one of her original songs with What’s Up!
Thirty-nine high school seniors in Northwest Arkansas received an associate degree from Northwest Arkansas Community College along with their high school diploma when they graduated this month.
We’ll talk about that with Sydney Overton, a 2022 Rogers New Technology High School graduate, and Jorge Amaral, Early College Experience director at NWACC in this week’s edition of the Know the News podcast.
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Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports editor Chip Souza along with sports reporters Rick Fires, Henry Apple and Leland Barclay give their rundown of the end of high school season's sports including the state championships.
They also talking about some of their favorite games of the session as well as some stand out athletes.
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The state of Arkansas and the federal government are headed to court over how much phosphorous can be in the water coming out of local sewer treatment systems. But what does that mean to the average person and the local environment? We’ll talk about that today with Dr. Rebecca Muenich, assistant professor in the school of sustainable engineering and the built environment at Arizona State University on the Know the News podcast.
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The Bentonville Tigers were the last team from the 6A-West to earn a berth in the state baseball tournament. Now they are the last team standing from the West after punching their ticket to the state finals.
The Van Buren baseball team is back in the championship game for the second straight year, and the Bentonville softball team is making its sixth consecutive state championship game appearance.
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Local singer/songwriter Ashtyn Barbaree talks about her new album, “Better Luck Next Time.” She performs a song from the album at the Northwest Arkansas ahead of her performance at the Fayetteville Public Library on May 28.
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High school graduation season is upon us and, for the first time in two years, they’re happening without significant covid protocols and restrictions.
We’ll tell you what you need to know about this year’s graduation celebrations in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley on the Know the News podcast.
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Isaiah Sategna said he had unfinished business this track season, and the Fayetteville phenom handled that to lead his team to the Class 6A state championship, breaking a longstanding record in the process. Shiloh Christian’s Bo Williams was all smiles after winning a state powerlifting championship last week.
The NWADG sports crew recap these events and preview this week’s state baseball, softball and soccer tournaments in this week’s Prep Rally Podcast.
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Four lawsuits challenging the various legislative and judicial district boundaries are working their way through the federal courts. But just exactly does that mean to you? We’ll talk about that on the Know the News podcast.
With one swing of a Rogers Heritage bat Tuesday night, Heritage, Fort Smith Southside and Bentonville West earned playoff berths in 6A baseball. Chip Souza, Henry Apple and Leland Barclay will also talk about Pea Ridge completing the track triple-crown by winning the Class 4A boys team title.
Downtown Bentonville has grown rapidly over the past 15 years and now includes an eclectic mix of housing, restaurants and other businesses. We reflect on how far downtown has come in that time, and what the future holds, withRod Sanders, Bentonville Planning Commission, Andrew Heath, executive director of Downtown Bentonville Inc. and Dana Schlagenhaft, communications director for Downtown Bentonville Inc.
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Will it take an abacus, slide rule, calculator and sun dial to figure out which 6A-West baseball teams will make it into the state tournament? Maybe.
Chip Souza, NWA Demcrat-Gazette sports editor, talks with Rick Fires and Leland Barclay, the River Valley sports guru, talk about how Rogers has the conference locked up, but the 2-3 seeds are still up for grabs. Who will grab it? Springdale Har-Ber?, Rogers Heritage, Fayetteville?
Leland also talks about a stellar baseball game between Greenwood and Alma that true baseball fans can appreciate.
Also what happens if teams tie?
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The Walton Arts Center celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. We’ll spend some time with Peter Lane, CEO of the Walton Arts Center to talk about the impact its had on the NWA community and what’s next in store.
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Rogers Heritage has tabbed Eric Munoz as its new head football coach. The former Springdale Red’Dog was hired Tuesday night to take over the War Eagles’ program.
Benton County is examining the possibility of expanding its county jail. The question is, how will the county pay for it — and will voters be willing to help foot the bill? Benton County Sheriff Shawn Holloway joins us to discuss the matter.
Read more about the issue this Sunday at nwaonline.com.
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Van Buren welcomes a new football coach; Freshmen are dominating prep softball and a couple of coaches reach milestone wins.
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Web Chatter: It’s time to name the Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s All-Area basketball teams. We’ll talk about the athletes and coaches selected this year which Sports Editor Chip Souza.
Rusty Turner, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editor, April Wallace, NWADG features writer, talk with Jim Evans, with Lifewater, about the local non-profit's work to help impoverished people around to world get and keep access to clean water. Lifewater hopes to improve lives and health in some of the most remote places on earth.
The crew is safe after an early morning tornado swept through Northwest Arkansas. Rogers Heritage is looking for a new football coach; Brinkley Moreton is a rising star for Lincoln softball.
What did it take to get the national tour of the massive Broadway hit “Hamilton” to stop in Northwest Arkansas? We’ll take you into the room where it happened on Friday’s Know the News podcast as Rusty Turner; interviews Scott Galbraith with the Walton Arts Center.
We will also preview the Speaking of Arkansas podcast with Greg Harton's interview with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
On this episode of the "Speaking of Arkansas" podcast, Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks about:
• Sarah Huckabee Sanders, viewed as his likely replacement in 2023, and her qualities as a potential governor. • Issues he plans to work on during his remaining months in office. • Jail and prison overcrowding and whether Arkansas over-incarcerates its population. • His advice on how to approach Ukraine and Russia. • Mobile sports betting's entry into Arkansas. • His nephew Jim Hendren's Common Ground Arkansas organization. • Whether anti-intellectualism is an problem in Arkansas. • Arkansas' positioning to be heavily involved in the future of transportation.
Join hosts Greg Harton and Rusty Turner of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as the governor covers a multitude of topics, including his post-gubernatorial plans (can you say "New Hampshire?).
The number of kids getting routine vaccines in Arkansas has declined since the covid-19 pandemic began. Dr. Marti Sharkey, Fayetteville’s public health officer, discusses this subject with us on this week’s Know the News podcast. Read more about the decline this Sunday at nwaonline.com.
Filing for legistlative, county and judicial offices closed this week. On the Know the News podcast we’ll talk about some of the more interesting races taking shape across the region. Don't miss any election coverage. Sign up for our free 2022 election newsletter here.
Northwest Arkansas National Airport continues to develop and make plans for the future. Andrew Branch, the airport’s chief business development officer, will discuss those plans with us in this week’s episode of Know the News.
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team, Chip Souza, Leland Barclay, Rick Fires and Henry Apple talk about how the wintry weather has altered plans for Regional Tournament Games. Postponements could push the game back to a weekend start.
They'll also break down how the seeding could play out once the tournaments are played.
Candidate filing for the May 24 party primaries begins Tuesday. The recent history of elections in Arkansas shows if you want a say in who represents you in the Arkansas Legislature, you need to vote in the primary because the November general election has fewer contested races.
Fayetteville and Springdale Har-Ber maintain perfect 6A-West records with wins Tuesday; Harrison names a football coach
Overcrowding continues to be a serious problem at the Washington County Detention Center. We’ll talk about the history of the issue along with potential solutions on the Know The News Podcast.
Rogers Heritage wraps up the 6A state dual wrestling title, and teams are fighting for seeding in the conference basketball schedule.
Rogers Heritage wraps up the 6A state dual wrestling title, and teams are fighting for seeding in the conference basketball schedule.
Kaitlyn Rush has a heart for helping her friends and neighbors in need, and the local chef has found plenty of ways to put food on the table and hope in the hearts of the people she meets. We’ll talk with her about that today on the Know the News podcast.
Winter weather threatens prep basketball schedule, and players from the across the region sign college letters of intent on National Signing Day.
The UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships are being held in Fayetteville this weekend. Join us as we discuss the event with Molly Rawn, chief executive officer of Experience Fayetteville, and Kai Caddy, editor of Bike Arkansas Magazine.
This is only the second time the event has been held in the United States in it's 72-year history.
Conference basketball is heating up; Harrison searching for a new football coach; Girls state dual wrestling this weekend.
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Rusty Turner, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editor, Janelle Jessen, NWADG health reporter, and Larry Shackelford, CEO Washington Regional Medical Center, gather to talk about hospitalizations for covid-19 in Arkansas. Hospitalizations have hit an all-time high this week.
We’ll talk to Shackelford about what the ongoing outbreak in covid cases means on today’s Know the News podcast.
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Between covid issues and a winter weather hit, prep basketball is taking one hit after another. Chip Souza and Leland Barclay discuss this and more in this week’s podcast.
Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers announced its 37th season at a Season Leaks party Jan. 14 at the Victory Theatre. Artistic director Ed McClure talks about the shows with Becca Martin-Brown, NWADG Features editor.
Rusty Turner, Becca Martin-Brown and Jamie Lamdin-Bowlin talk about Fort Smith Little Theater's upcoming celebration of it’s 75th season. We’ll talk about what shows the community theater group has in store.
Covid continues to wreak havoc on prep basketball; AAA set to announce regional and state tournament bids
Covid-19 numbers are once again spiking due to the omicron variant. But hospitalizations aren’t increasing at the same rate. Meanwhile, mask mandates in schools may be on their way back and getting a covid test these days can be challenge. We’ll talk about all that and more on today’s Know the News podcast.
NWADG sports reporters recap the 6A-West Conference basketball openers, and preview the Hoop Hall South Regional classic at Bentonville West.
Two Republican candidates are in a runoff election for the party's nomination in the District 7 race against Democrat Lisa Parks. The Arkansas senate a seat includes Springdale and Elkins. The candidates, Colby Fulfer and Steve Unger take 2 minutes each on why they should be elected.
We’re wrapping up 2021 with a look back at Northwest Arkansas’ biggest stories of the year. Join Dave Perozek, Ron Wood, Mary Jordan and Janelle Jessen as they talk about the Bella Vista Bypass opening, a local man was indicted in the Capital Riot, the Josh Duggar trial, using Ivermectin to treat Covid-19 and more.
Vote for what you think is the top story of the year at nwaonline.com/2021stories/.
Chip Souza will tell us about our package of stories coming next week recognizing the athletes and coaches named the the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s All-Area high school sports teams.
Will climate change adversely affect Northwest Arkansas so much that cities need specific plans for the meteorological, environmental and ecological effects? Fayetteville City Council member Teresa Turk believes so, and now isn't necessarily too soon to map out a strategy. The City Council recently adopted a resolution she offered to build "climate resilience" into the city's future. It will set aside $100,000 next year for the city staff or a consultant to draft a new chapter of city code to inform future city actions that impact environmental and ecosystem issues; to expand the footprint of lands of high ecological value; and to create a permanent capital improvement project budget for the purchase of lands with high environmental or ecological value.
To read a copy of Turk's resolutions, click here: nwaonline.com/1222resolution/.
Turk was our recent guest on the "Speaking of Arkansas" podcast to discuss the resolution, the plan she hopes it produces and whether anything about it might complicate new development within the city.
A project to coordinate Bentonville’s traffic signals is intended to improve traffic in one of the fastest growing cities in the country. How does it work? We’ll talk about it on the Know the News Podcast.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Leland Barclay dive into the new realignment conferences and Fort Smith Northside coach Mike Falleur stepping down.
A new variant of covid-19 has grabbed the attention of health professionals around the world as it spreads. But what do we know about the Omicron variant and, more importantly, what do people in Northwest Arkansas need to know? We’ll talk about that on the Know the News podcast.
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The 6 candidates running for the District 7 seat in the Arkansas senate a seat that include Springdale and Elkins, each give a 2 minute speech on why they should be elected.
Democratic contenders are Lisa Parks and Derek Van Voast.
Republican contendere are Jim Bob Duggar, Colby Fulfer, Robert “Edge” Nowlin and Steve Unger.
Actor Megan Masako Haley plays Gretchen Wieners in the new Broadway musical “Mean Girls,” based on the 2004 eponymous film written by Tina Fey. Haley chats with assistant features editor Jocelyn Murphy ahead of the show’s Arkansas premiere at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Dec. 14-19. Tickets start at $41 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 479-443-5600, or visiting waltonartscenter.org.
The NWADG sports reporters recap Fayetteville’s heart-stopping comeback win against Conway and take a look at this week’s state championship games in Little Rock. Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: nwaonline.com/sportsemail/
65,000 people in Northwest Arkansas experienced food insecurity in the last year. On the Know the News podcast, we’ll talk about what our listeners can do to help those folks get fed.
Join Chip Souza, Henry Apple, Paul Boyd, Rick Fires and Leland Barclay as they recap football action in the River Valley and Northwest Arkansas. An epic Fayetteville comeback, a heartbreaker for Bentonville, Leland predicts the North Little Rock game and more.
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Bentonville High School is home to the only Junior ROTC program in Northwest Arkansas. The program launched this year. Cmdr. Mike Davis, instructor, and student Aryn Johnson join us to discuss how it’s going.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports guys break down the first round of the Arkansas state football playoffs, including Fort Smith Northside’s big road win at Bentonville West. Rick Fires also dishes on a 22-play drive in another game.
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Actor Cody Garcia stars in the second national tour of the new Broadway musical “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Garcia chats with Assistant Features Editor Jocelyn Murphy ahead of the show’s Fayetteville debut at the Walton Arts Center Nov. 30-Dec. 5. Tickets start at $41 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 479-443-5600, or visiting waltonartscenter.org.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even though we haven’t even gotten to Thanksgiving yet. But now is the time to start planning your holiday activities. Today we’ll talk with Becca Martin-Brown, features editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette about many of the opportunities to celebrate the season on today’s Know The News Podcast.
In this week’s Prep Rally Podcast, NWA sports reporters Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Leland Barclay break down the first round of the state football playoffs.
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Covid-19 vaccines are now approved for children ages 5-11. What do parents need to know about the vaccines? We’ll talk about that on today’s Know the News podcast.
Chip Souza (@NWAChip) and Rick Fires (@NWARick) are joined by Leland Barclay(@Barclayalmanac) in the River Valley as they break down playoff scenarios and recap the state volleyball championships.
Next week could be a turning point in the journey to get Fort Smith’s U.S. Marshal’s Museum open to the public. We’ll talk about it on Know The News.
Come From Away opened at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Tuesday, Oct. 26 to open the 2021-22 Broadway season. Actor Julie Johnson joins Assistant Features Editor Jocelyn Murphy to talk about returning to the road, the moving musical and the true stories that inspired it. On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, the United States airways were closed to all incoming flights, leading to some 7,000 passengers on 38 planes diverting to the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland. Come From Away shares the stories of these strangers brought together from around the world and the islanders who took them in for five days following the tragedy. Read more about the production at https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2021/oct/24/come-from-away-opens-hearts-and-broadway-season/
Henry Apple, Rick Fires and Leland Barclay talk about the last 2 weeks of the regular session of high school football and talk about up coming games leading up to play offs.
A recent survey of the public found a strong interest in supporting Northwest Arkansas dance organizations, but relatively low awareness of the groups offering dance performances. We explore the results and what they mean with survey director Karen Castleman in this week’s edition of the Know the News podcast.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Sports reporters recap the heartbreaking Fort Smith Northside loss to Conway, and Fayetteville’s huge 42-34 win against Bentonville that ended the Tigers’ 35-game conference winning streak.
Restaurants and retail stores aren’t the only employers having trouble finding workers these days. School districts are struggling to find people to hire for support roles like custodians and bus drivers, and it’s creating some challenges for faculty, students and parents alike.
We’ll talk about how school districts are coping on Know the News.
NWADG sports reporters recap last week’s big games in the area including Rogers’ big 33-28 win against Bentonville West.
Northwest Arkansas can expect to see a lot of growth over the next 25 years, with much of it likely to occur in western Benton County along major highways that exist or will soon exist. We examine this trend in today’s podcast with Tim Conklin, assistant director at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission; Mike Harvey, chief operating officer at the Northwest Arkansas Council; and Randall Noblett, mayor of Cave Springs.
NWADG Sports Reporter recap week five of the prep football season including Fayetteville’s 48-13 win against Rogers as Bladen Fike fires six touchdown passes and runs for another — in the first half.
Take that, Austin, Texas! The local business community gets aggressive recruiting high-tech workers to relocate to Northwest Arkansas. Hear how they’re making the pitch on the “Know the News” podcast.
As editor of the Pea Ridge Times, Annette Beard has been covering the community’s annual mule jump for years. She’ll chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown about the event, the participants she’s met and the joys of small-town journalism.
NWADG Sports Editor Chip Souza and River Valley sports reporter Leland Barclay dive into the opening week of conference football in this week’s podcast. They also pay tribute to longtime Fort Smith sports reporter Buck Ringgold, who’s leaving the newspaper in Fort Smith after 20-plus years of covering River Valley prep sports.
It’s time for fall foods, thousands of pumpkins, one-of-a-kind crafts and country music at Silver Dollar City, the 1880s-style Branson theme park. Listen as Lisa Rau, a longtime park spokeswoman talks about what’s new with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
It’s happening: the Bella Vista Bypass is about to open. Officials will celebrate completion of the project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 30.
We chat with Tim Conklin of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and Rob Smith of the Northwest Arkansas Council about what this long-awaited project means to our region.
Artist, musician and curator Steve Parker uses sculpture to engage people in the art of Deep Listening. His Listening Objects project will be on exhibition at Turnbow Park, on the grounds of Shiloh Museum of Ozark History and inside INTERFORM in Downtown Springdale through Oct. 13.
Parker discusses his practice and the works with What’s Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy.
It’s hard to believe that the LPGA has been competing Northwest Arkansas for 18 years, but it has. The 2021 version of the Walmart Championship Presented by Proctor and Gamble starts this week, and we’ll talk about the tournament’s impact on the community.
The NWA Democrat-Gazette sports reporters along with Leland Barclay in the River Valley, break down Fort Smith Northside’s big win against Greenwood, and Paul Boyd recaps the start to 6A-West Conference volleyball action.
The storied football rivalry between Arkansas and Texas renews Saturday. We’ll talk a look back at some of the most memorable games in the series with people who were there to see them, Clay Henry, Grant Hall and former Razorback Tom Ginn.
The NWADG sports staff recaps the second week of the prep football season, Bentonville’s loss to Conway, and Farmington’s big Highway 62 Battle win against Prairie Grove among other games in the region.
We also discuss prep volleyball as Springdale Har-Ber moves to 10-0 on the season.
Producing “Avenue Q” has meant lots of new experiences at Arkansas Public Theatre, including — of course — puppets but also putting the show together with a new music director, Wendell Jones. Director Ed McClure and Jones chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown in this What’s Up! podcast. Look for the story in this weekend's What Up! nwaonline.com/features/whatsup/
Meet Nick Robbins. He runs Returning Home, a ministry designed to help formerly incarcerated people return to their communities. Why does he do it? Because he’s been there himself.
On this week’s Prep Rally podcast the NWADG sports staff recaps the Battle of Rogers Ave., and the other opening week games. They also discuss the halftime ceremony on Friday night in Greenwood when former quarterback Aaron Gamble, who was killed in a car wreck this summer, will have his jersey retired.
The Walton Arts Center 2021-22 season kicks off Sept. 10 with the first show on the Starrlight Jazz Club Series. Jazz Curator at the WAC, Robert Ginsburg, joins What’s Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy to discuss the five performances on the lineup.
If you think Riley Nicholson can only make beautiful music, has he got a surprise for you! The executive director of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas also makes the best of simple comfort food. Listen to a conversation kicking off the new “Local Flavors” feature as Nicholson chats with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
Dr. Marti Sharkey, Fayetteville's public health officer, joins us to discuss the latest related to covid-19 and Northwest Arkansas, including the issue of prescribing ivermectin for covid treatment.
How did it started as a treatment? What are the risks? We'll also talk about the Bikes, Blues and BBQ postponement and more.
Look for the stories this weekend at www.nwaonline.com.
The start of the high school football season is the topic of conversation with NWADG sports reporters Chip Souza, Rick Fires, Paul Boyd, Henry Apple and Leland Barclay as they preview the Battle of Rogers Ave., a crosstown rivalry between Fort Smith Northside and Southside. They also recap this week’s prep volleyball action.
After months of delay, local leaders are finally getting a look at detailed census data, which will be used to determine everything from state funding levels to election boundaries for federal, state and local offices. It looks like big changes are on the way on a lot of different fronts. We’ll talk about it on Know the News.
NWADG sports reporters Chip Souza, Henry Apple and Rick Fires are joined by Leland Barclay in the River Valley to recap Tuesday night’s scrimmage action.
Galen Hunter thinks his paintings of “the mundane structures and landmark architecture that comprise the built environment in and around Fort Smith” enhances residents’ everyday experiences in the community. Listen to him chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown in this What’s Up! podcast.
Today on the Know the News podcast, we take a look at breakthrough infections of the coronavirus and the impact they are having on the local community.
The episode features a talk with Janelle Jessen, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette health reporter, Dr. Joe Thompson, president and CEO of Arkansas center for health improvement and Dale Adams of Gentry who was infected with the coronavirus after getting the vaccine.
We'll also preview upcoming stories this weekend on nwaonline.com.
In today’s Prep Rally podcast, Chip Souza hosts the show from Orange Beach, Ala. as he talks prep sports with Paul Boyd and Rick Fires. Paul will talk some volleyball. Chip recaps the NWADG's high school media days, 8-man football and more.
The arts are becoming a bigger part of local economies. Today, we’ll take a look at the impact that a couple of local film festivals — one in Bentonville, another in Fort Smith — may have on local businesses.
Filmmaker Larry Foley admits that the story of “Indians, Outlaws, Marshals and the Hangin’ Judge” has largely been a regional one — until now. Now, his film by that name has elevated the “real story of Fort Smith [to] be considered up there with Deadwood, Tombstone and Dodge City when telling tales of the Wild West.” And it’s coming home be featured at the inaugural Fort Smith International Film Festival. Listen to Foley chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown in this What’s Up! podcast.
Human trafficking crimes, especially involving minor children, remain especially difficult to prosecute for local law enforcement agencies. In today’s Know the News Podcast, we’ll take a look at efforts to crack down on the exploitation of vulnerable people in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
The NWADG sports crew and special guest Walter Woodie talk about the upcoming prep football season and the new sports arenas that are nearly completed in Fort Smith.
Marissa Culbreath plays the Stage Manager in “Our Town,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning classic being performed in repertory this summer at Arkansas Public Theatre with “Inherit the Wind,” in which Robert Mayfield plays defense attorney Henry Drummond.
The actors chat with Becca Martin-Brown, Features editor, in this What’s Up! podcast.
Read more about the productions at: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2021/jul/25/collected-classics-our-town-inherit-the-wind/
John Jeter, music director of the Fort Smith Symphony, has taken the lessons learned during the pandemic and done some restructuring for the 2021-22 season. Find out more as he chats with Becca Martin-Brown, Features editor, during this What’s Up! podcast.
Musicians Patti Steel and Stephen Boudreaux discuss how their bands adapted to the pandemic and the importance that live music has for the NWA community.
One man rode 148 miles of mountain bike trails in Bentonville — in one day. Chip Souza, sports editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, gives us the details on this week’s Know the News podcast.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports writers welcome Leland Barclay to the NWADG sports team. Leland will handle coverage of sports in the River Valley. Today, the staff breaks down the Southwest Elite 7on7 tournament played last week at Shiloh Christian.
What’s Up Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy is joined by Bentonville Film Festival Chair Geena Davis and President Wendy Guerrero to discuss BFF’s seventh year, the return to in-person programming and more.
Pianist Sara Buechner, who is also trans, talks with Features editor Becca Martin-Brown and ADG reporter Courtney Lanning about her residency with the Arkansas Philharmonic.
Stephanie Barber, the new Miss Arkansas USA, chats with Becca Martin-Brown about the Miss USA Pageant ahead and her message during her yearlong reign.
Covid-19 cases are spiking everywhere, yet Sebastian County, one of Arkansas’ largest, lags behind the state average for vaccinations. What does that mean for health care in the River Valley and why are residents there so hesitant to get the vaccine? We’ll talk about that in today’s Know the News Podcast.
NWA Democrat-Gazette sports reporters and guest Jeff Conaway of Shiloh Christian break down this week’s Southwest Elite 7on7 tournament that starts Wednesday.
Everyone seems to be doing it Northwest Arkansas now, and we’re not talking about riding bikes. The newest craze to sweep through the region is pickleball, once a game for senior citizens that’s now growing in popularity across many diverse groups of people.
Local homeless folks will have a new resource coming this summer as the New Beginnings project comes online. Microshelters are almost ready for occupants and Stacy Ryburn, our reporter covering the story, will be on hand to tell us about it.
David Perozek talks to Flip Putthoff about the 2021 fish story contest, the winners of which will be announced in Tuesday’s NWA Democrat-Gazettes Outdoor section.
NWADG Sports reporters Chip Souza, Paul Boyd and Henry Apple recap the Stateline Shootout 7-on-7 tournament and Josh Brown’s move from Waldron to Mansfield in this week’s Prep Rally Podcast.
A long time summer tradition in NWA renews soon as the Springdale Rodeo of the Ozarks returns. We’ll preview the rodeo this year during our Know the News Podcast.
Jane Elzey enjoys murder — especially when she gets to kill a no-good husband. Meet the Northwest Arkansas author in this What’s Up! podcast with features editor Becca Martin-Brown.
An engaging talk about recycling with Dan Holtmeyer with the Northwest Arkansas Council, and Robyn Reed with the Boston Mountain Solid Waste District. Holtmeyer will talk on the NWA Council's interest in recycling, and the “circular” economy concept. Reed will talk about how the Solid Waste District operates and how that fits in with the NWA Council concept and what she sees for recycling in NWA going forward.
NWA Democrat-Gazette sports writers Chip Souza, Paul Boyd, Henry Apple and Rick Fires join Leland Barclay from Fort Smith to recap the Alma 7-on-7 tournament and look ahead to a busy summer sports season.
When Ed and his three adult sons come together to celebrate Christmas, they enjoy cheerful trash-talking, pranks, and takeout Chinese. Then they confront a problem that even being a happy family can’t solve: When identity matters, and privilege is problematic, what is the value of being a straight white man?
Listen to Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown chat with actor Ed McClure and director Brenda Nemec about the Arkansas Public Theatre production of Young Jean Lee’s comedy.
What would you do if you were an Arkansas lawmaker and suddenly found yourself with an extra billion dollars lying around? Tax cuts? Spending programs? Save it for a rainy day? We’ll talk about it on Know the News.
NWADG Sports Reporters Chip Souza, Paul Boyd, Henry Apple and Rick Fires discuss the Arkansas Activities Association’s reclassification. Leland Barclay from the Fort Smith River Valley also joins the gang to discuss who’s moving up, who’s moving down in the 2022-24 cycle.
As things return to normal this summer, the opportunities to take in live music in the area are expanding. Hear all about it from our entertainment expert, Jocelyn Murphy, on Know the News.
NWADG Sports reporters Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Paul Boyd talk prep sports with Fayetteville girls soccer coach Joe Thoma in this week’s Prep Rally Podcast.
Elkins School District is increasing its emphasis on computer science by expanding its participation in the Amazon Future Engineer program and improving district resources. Find out more about the program when we talk to Katie Kunz, the lead computer science teacher in Elkins, during the Know the News podcast.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports writers talk with DJ Beeler Springdale soccer coach about the team 6A Arkansas State Championship win.
Ten years ago this week, a huge tornado tore through Joplin, Mo., leaving in its wake a wide swath of death and destruction. It was one of the most devastating storms in U.S. history.
We’ll talk about that storm with someone who lived through it and preview our weekend package about the Joplin tornado in this week’s “Know the News” podcast.
NWADG Sports reporters Chip Souza and Rick Fires will recap the state spring tournaments and preview this weekend’s state championship games.
They say you can’t know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve been. We’ll put that maxim to the test when we talk with Serena Barnett, director of the Rogers Historical Museum, about its exhibits on the city’s 140th birthday.
The NWADG sports staff weigh in on spring state tournaments that will be held across Arkansas starting Thursday.
The Arkansas Legislature has completed its work for the year. We'll take a few minutes to talk about how what they did will affect you, your neighborhood and your community.
Rick and Chip talk about the upcoming state tournaments in Softball, Soccer and Baseball.
The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville will kick off the 11th annual Artosphere Art+Nature Festival May 6 with an engaging new theater piece. "Art Heist" is a socially distanced, covid-safe, family friendly walking play about the world's largest art robbery. The play is based on the true 1990 crime at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston where 13 pieces of art, valued at $500 million, were stolen and 31 years later, remain unrecovered.
Audiences - in the role of new recruits to the FBI's art recovery department - will be introduced to a cast that includes experts on the crime and the four primary suspects. The audience members will interrogate the suspects and try to determine the true culprit for themselves.
What's Up Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy spoke with TJ Dawe, the production's co-writer and director, ahead of its Arkansas premiere. Tickets and full schedule at waltonartscenter.org.
Got E-waste? A pair of Rogers teens, Jackson Guthrie and Abigail Fleming, have created the organization E-Waste Warriors, which aims to increase the proper recycling of electronic waste in Northwest Arkansas. Find out more about their mission when we talk to them during the Know the News podcast.
The NWADG sports staff discuss the prep sports of the day including several major coaching hires in the region this week at Farmington and Paris.
What will it take to reduce the number of police traffic stops that devolve into a use of force, sometimes with deadly consequences? Is there a way to overcome concerns of how race and other biases affect who gets pull over by law enforcement officers? Is there a better way to serve the public's needs for enforcement of traffic laws?
In this episode of "Speaking of Arkansas," Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editorial editor Greg Harton visits with Dr. Jordan Blair Woods, a law professor and criminologist at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Dr. Woods proposes creating local and state agencies focused solely on enforcement of traffic by unarmed "traffic monitors," eliminating the traffic stop as either a tool or an excuse for larger investigatory purposes. Doing so, he says, would at least reduce traffic stops of over-policed populations, such as racial minorities and poorer people.
If you'd like to read his full 70-plus page research article, titled "Traffic Without the Police," visit http://ssrn.com/author=946203.
Woods' full bio on the University of Arkansas School of Law faculty site can be found at https://law.uark.edu/directory/directory-faculty/uid/jbwoods/name/Jordan+Blair+Woods/
Questions or show suggestions for "Speaking of Arkansas" can be directed to Greg Harton at gharton@nwadg.com.
Follow "Speaking of Arkansas" on Twitter @SpeakingofArka1
Funny fishing stories take center stage and Flip Putthoff talks about his annual “Fish Story” contest. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editor Rusty Turner will also preview the latest stories for the upcoming weekend.
Learn more about it here: nwaonline.com/fishcontest
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports crew break down conference races in baseball, softball and soccer, and discuss the impending AAA proposal that could have a big effect on the state’s private schools.
Fayetteville's own superstar, the effervescent Madison Watkins, continues her journey on the ABC singing competition show American Idol this weekend after an emotional episode April 12.
The singer/songwriter did not earn enough votes with her Sunday night performance of "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles to advance directly to the Top 10. Watkins and four other contestants "fought for their lives" to earn the judges' two saves and continue on in the competition as part of the Top 12.
Watkins tells What's Up Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy she felt her Monday night performance of Drake's "Hot Line Bling" was her best yet on the show because she "had nothing to lose."
The 26-year-old hopes to bring that fire to her performance for "Oscar's Week" on Sunday's live episode. For local Idol fans, Watkins' family is helping to organize a watch party at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 18 at Farrell's on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Viewers are encouraged to bring their phones to the family-friendly watch party as voting will begin during the broadcast.
Keep up with Watkins' journey on American Idol and beyond on Instagram @madison_watkins.
How does a girl who doesn’t speak English when she was 11 manage to get accepted to 18 different colleges after high school, including Harvard? Find out when we talk to Rogers Heritage senior Reyna Garcia in the “Know the News” podcast.
NWADG sports writers Henry Apple, Rick Fires and Chip Souza highlight spring sports and discuss a huge prep basketball tournament that Bentonville West will host in January 2022.
Not so long ago in a town no so far away, Star Wars characters started appearing on on the Bentonville Square. So why are Tusken Raiders and Jawas patrolling downtown Bentonville? Listen the the Know the News podcast to find out. We'll also hear from health reporter Alex Golden about recent developments in the state's fight against the Coronavirus.
Veteran actress Kerry Beebe debuts on the Arkansas Public Theatre stage as Gladys, the lead character in Kenneth Lonergan’s “The Waverly Gallery.” Listen to her visit with the drama’s director, Joseph Farmer, and NWADG features editor Becca Martin-Brown.
The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville announced its 2021-22 Broadway season tonight, April 7, during the annual "sneak peak" event. The Broadway season begins Oct. 26 with new musical "Come From Away" and the series includes six shows. Four of those shows will be Arkansas debuts. What's Up! associate editor Jocelyn Murphy spoke with Scott Galbraith, WAC vice president of programming and executive producer, and Jennifer Ross, programming director, about the new season, the emotion of re-opening the WAC, and that special two-week run of "Hamilton." Read more in the What's Up! section on April 11. WAC 2021-22 Broadway Season: "Come From Away" - Oct. 26-31 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" - Nov. 30-Dec. 5 "Mean Girls" - Dec. 14-19 "An Officer and a Gentleman" - Jan. 4-9 "Hamilton" - March 22-April 3 "Fiddler on the Roof" - May 10-15
*Arkansas premiere
The NWADG sports crew talk all things spring from the back-to-back one-hitters by Jackson Wells of Rogers to Wednesday’s big 6A-West soccer match between Bentonville and Springdale. They also plug the fast-growing NWA lacrosse season.
Broadway co-stars and friends Eryn LeCroy and John Riddle reunite for a brand new show in Fayetteville, developed just for the Walton Arts Center. The pair took their last bows as Christine and Raoul in “The Phantom of the Opera” on Broadway some 30 minutes before the pinnacle of theater officially shut down due to covid concerns. Their new show is "A Natural State of Mind: From New York to Arkansas" and offers two performances April 17.
Eryn LeCroy spoke with What's Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy about returning to the stage, and some of the tunes and anecdotes audiences can expect to hear a the show.
Bentonville voters will be asked in an April 13 special election to approve up to $266 million in new bonds to help deal with city growth and infrastructure. Included in that that total is $23 million for bond refunding associated with a 2007 bond election. Jake Harper, Bentonville director of finance and administration, will talk about how that process works.
To mask or not to mask, that’s the question in Arkansas after the lifting of the statewide mask mandate. We’ll talk about what you need to know about masks in today’s Know the News podcast. We’ll also hear from Profiles writer Lara Hightower about this weekend’s story about a local woman who took an unconventional path to command a U.S. Army Reserve training unit.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Henry Apple talk spring sports including Rogers High’s 3-2 softball win against Bentonville West; Bentonville High’s 3-1 girls soccer win against Rogers Heritage and more.
Stand-up comedian Raj Suresh will perform Thursday, April 1 as part of the Walton Arts Center's new series In The Atrium in a lineup that also includes Shawna Blake, JJ Molinaro and John Michael Cronin. In The Atrium offers free music, comedy and dance performances in a cabaret-style setting in the Walker Atrium. A limited number of tables are available for reservation in order to maintain low attendance numbers to adhere to state covid-19 guidelines, and masks are required.
Suresh spoke with What's Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy about the show, his comedy and moving back to Northwest Arkansas.
Fayetteville native Madison Watkins continues her journey Monday, March 29 on ABC's singing competition show "American Idol." The remaining contestants will perform for the first time this season with a band, vying for their spot in the Top 24 and highlighting the level of talent still left in the competition. "Stay tuned for the final judgment, revealing this season’s Top 24 and a surprise twist the judges share that no one saw coming," previews tease.
Watkins spoke with What's Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy about her time on the show so far, moving to Los Angeles and some of her original music.
University of Arkansas professor Edmund Harriss is co-author of a new book for kids titled “Hello Numbers! What Can You Do?” He says math is fun. Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown asks him to prove it.
Demand is forcing housing costs higher in Northwest Arkansas with houses selling fast and apartments nearly full. Is there enough inventory for the next wave of population growth in the region? We’ll talk about it in the “Know the News” podcast Friday.
Today's episode features Matt Hoffman, an architect with Miller Boskus Lack Architects in Fayetteville and Ward Davis, founding partner of High Street Real Estate and Development in Springdale, a real estate company that focuses on creating town centers and neighborhoods.
The city of Bentonville will ask voters to approve $173.5 million for streets in a bond election April 13. The projects are part of a $266 million bonds package on the ballot. The bonds would be paid by extending a 1-cent sales tax.
Dennis Birge, Bentonville Transportation director, will talk about the April 13 bond issue.
The street bond takes up the biggest chunk of the requested funds. Staff engineers conducted a city-wide needs study that identified and ranked projects by safety, congestion reduction, bike and pedestrian movements, economic development impact, cost and construction duration, As a part of the city’s master street plan. The city’s goal to improve traffic flow consists of work on arterial and streets along with intersection Improvements. Final plans may vary, according to the city.
The Bentonville Parks and Recreation is looking at $32.75 million bond to pay for the 8th Street Gateway Park and westside trails, downtown projects like an update to Dave Peel Park and the new Bentonville Common and upgrades to Phillips Park and the Melvin Ford Aquatic Center at Memorial Park. David Wright, the director of Bentonville Parks and Recreation Department, talks about the park projects included in a $266 million bond issue the city will ask voters to approve on April 13.
Arkansas Public Theatre is producing its third play since resuming live theater after the covid-19 pandemic. “The Lifespan of a Fact” looks at truth versus facts and the story versus the details.
Director Brenda Mashburn Nemec and actor Tanner Pittman chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown before the March 26 opening.
What’s the deal with covid-19 vaccines? Am I qualified? How can I get on a list? And what are the risks? We’ll answer those questions and more on the Know the News podcast from the newsroom of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. We’ll also preview some of the great stories we are working on for the weekend.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Erick Taylor break down the Arkansas prep state basketball championship games this weekend in Hot Springs.
Fort Smith Northside vs. Fayetteville girls, Farmington vs. Harrison girls and other title games.
This week on the “Know the News” podcast, features editor Becca Martin-Brown tells us what’s new at Silver Dollar City and in Branson this year. She also talks about events and activities are available locally as we emerge from pandemic restrictions. Plus, we’ll review some of the stories coming this weekend from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter Mike Jones talks to Dan Weese Bentonville's city engineer about a series of drainage issues. The city could address the problems if a bond issue passes. Residents will be asked at a special election April 13 to approve up to $266 million in bonds by extending a 1% city sales tax. Included in the bond proposal is $19.75 million for drainage improvements. The projects were selected from drainage studies, 311 concerns and known flooding issues. The upgrades would improve drainage for over 500 homes, reduce roadway flooding and the infrastructure will be designed to provide drainage for future development, according to the city.
Brooks Blevins is an author, but he’s also an editor who has worked on re-releasing some extraordinary pieces of Arkansas history. Listen to him chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown about his latest project, “Ozark Country,” .
Photographer and artist Diana Michelle has a new exhibition in the Art Ventures gallery at the Eclectic Kitchen in Fayetteville. Listen to her chat with NWADG features editor Becca Martin-Brown in this What’s Up! podcast.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editor Rusty Turner and the paper’s online editor, Tony Reyes, talk about the many different ways their teams deliver news stories on digital platforms. They also preview coverage plans for the coming weekend.
New radio system along with fire and police training facilities are part of the Bentonville bond issue.
Replacing an aging radio system and new training facilities for police and fire personnel are part of a Bentonville bond issue. Residents will be asked at a special election April 13 to approve up to $266 million in bonds by extending a 1% city sales tax. Included in the bond proposal is $6.6 million for a new radio system, $3.9 million for a fire training facility and $1.6 million for a police training building. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter Mike Jones talks with Bentonville police chief Jon Simpson, Bentonville police Capt. John Hubbard, Bentonville deputy fire chief Kevin Boydston and Bentonville fire battalion chief Jeremy Metcalf.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast. The crew will talk about state championships for the boys and girls State Wrestling tournament, the recent swimming and diving tournament and for basketball.
“Know the News” is a weekly podcast produced by the editors and reporters of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Each week it will preview some of the stories we have in store for our readers over the weekend. We’ll also talk about how we report and produce the stories we bring you each week and give folks a glimpse at how we do our jobs. A new version comes out every Friday.
Paul Haas, music director of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, chats with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown about the release of the Florence Price Piano Quintet in A Minor, now streaming at sonamusic.org.
The Bentonville Public Library has grown since its opened its doors in 2006 South Main Street. It has become a gathering place for patrons of all ages. There have been more than 3.75 million visitors since it opened. A proposed bond issue will further the library’s expansion. $4.5 million is earmarked for the library in the April 13 election. Join Library Director Hadi Dudley as she’s talks about the past and future of the library.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast. This week's show features a visit with North Little Rock Girls Basketball Coach Daryl Fimple and talks about upcoming games and sports.
Dixie Longate last visited the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville two years ago with her Off-Broadway smash "Dixie's Tupperware Party." Now, "America's Sixth Favorite Redhead" returns to the WAC, virtually for "Dixie's Happy Hour." The new performance is presented as part of the Proctor & Gamble Ghost Light Programming at WAC. Longate (the drag persona of writer/actor/comedian Kris Andersson) will be mixing cocktails, regaling stories from her past, and helping viewers find their own happy hours in life during the show. Performances will stream Feb. 25-28 and March 4-7. Longate discussed the show, surviving quarantine, and more with What's Up Associate Producer Jocelyn Murphy for another What's Up podcast.
Director Joseph Farmer has brought together an international cast for the Arkansas Public Theatre comedy “The Clean House.” Listen to a chat with Farmer; Daniela Kidd, a newcomer to the APT stage who grew up in Brazil; and NWADG Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Dr. Michael Pierce, an associate professor of history at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, is tracing the story of Nelson Hackett, an enslaved man who escaped from Fayetteville in 1841. His extradition from Canada ultimately helped protect future fugitives. Pierce will be speaking at noon Feb. 17 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History via Zoom.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
The podcast with NWA Democrat-Gazette Reporter Doug Thompson talking to Arkansas Senator Bob Ballinger and Dennis Garner on a Stand your ground bill Sen. Ballinger is proposing this legislative session.
Members of the NWA Democrat-Gazette and the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette talk about their Covid Classroom series they produced.
A discussion of a statewide survey on education and covid-19 in Arkansas with Robert Coon with the Impact Management Group, Candace Williams, executive director of the Rural Community Alliance and Jared Cleveland, superintendent of the Springdale School District.
Join the staff of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
NWA Democrat-Gazette sports staff visits with Greenwood Football Coach Chris Young on his teams 6A state championship win and talks about upcoming games.
Join the staff of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
This weeks podcast will feature Jeremy Muck and Nika West, Har-Ber's wrestling coach.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Chip Souza and Rick Fires interview Greenland Football Coach Lee Larkan and Charleston Football Coach Rick May as they talk about the 2nd round of high school football playoffs.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast. Today's show features guests Crosby Tuck, head football coach at Van Buren and Jody Grant head football coach at Bentonville. Chip and the gang also talk about a controversial segment that appeared on ESPN featuring a local football player.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
This week, the crew talks about the Arkansas High School Football playoffs.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Folk icon Arlo Guthrie, 73, announced in a Oct. 23 Facebook post he is retiring from touring due to health challenges. What's Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy spoke with the singer/songwriter, known for his protest music and his humor, in September about his Walton Arts Center performance that was canceled in response to covid-19, and about his newly released single "Hard Times Come Again No More." Here are some excerpts from that conversation. (P.S. Please excuse the brief appearance by Jocelyn's cat meowing in the background. The joys of working from home!)
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Dave Perozek, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette education, reporter talks about the experience of K-12 teachers this school year with Joel Lookadoo, Arkansas’ 2020 teacher of the year and Carol Fleming, president of the Arkansas Education Association.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Today's show features football coaches Chris Young and Jeff Conaway.
William Harris, who lists a variety of past jobs before moving to Fayetteville and working as an author, is running for the mayor of Fayetteville. In 2016, he ran for Washington County constable in District 2.
The mayor’s race also includes candidates Ron Baucom, Lioneld Jordan and Tom Terminella.
Baucom did not respond to requests for an interview.
Tom Terminella is a real estate developer making his second run for the office of mayor.
The mayor’s race also includes candidates Ron Baucom, William Harris and Lioneld Jordan. Interviews with Harris and Jordan can be found here [insert hotlink to mayor interviews landing page]. Baucom did not respond to requests for an interview.
Lioneld Jordan is running for a fourth consecutive term as mayor of Fayetteville, a position he’s held since he first took office in 2009. Prior to that, Jordan served as a member of the City Council, beginning with his first term in 2001.
The mayor’s race also includes candidates Ron Baucom, William Harris and Tom Terminella.
Hawley Woods of Johnson is a Democrat running in District 88 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election.
Woods is a small business owner who operates a pet-sitting and personal assistance service.
Woods is challenging Republican incumbent Clint Penzo of Springdale in the District 88 race. Penzo did not respond to our requests for a recorded interview.
John Carr of Rogers is a Republican candidate in District 94 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election.
Carr is an independent information technology consultant.
Carr faces Democrat Jené Huffman-Gilreath for the District 94 House seat.
Jené Huffman-Gilreath of Rogers is a Democratic candidate in District 94 for the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election.
Huffman-Gilreath is shared services manager for Rogers Water Utilities.
Huffman-Gilreath faces Republican John Carr for the District 94 House seat.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast. Today's guests include Bentonville's golf coach Kent Early and Fort Smith's athletic director Mike Beaumont.
Josh Bryant of Rogers is a Republican candidate for District 96 of the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election.
Bryant has served since 2014 as the elected justice of the peace serving District 2 on the Benton County Quorum Court. He’s a former U.S. Marine and is a partner in a Northwest Arkansas construction company.
District 96 was formerly served by Rep. Grant Hodges, who stepped down earlier this year and did not seek re-election.
Brant faces Democrat Jon Comstock for the District 96 post.
Jon Comstock of Rogers is a Democratic candidate for District 96 of the Arkansas House of Representatives in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election.
Comstock is an attorney and mediator who previously served as legal counsel to Walmart Stores Inc. He served an appointed term as a circuit court judge in the 19th Judicial District West.
District 96 was formerly served by Rep. Grant Hodges, who stepped down earlier this year and did not seek re-election.
Comstock faces Republican Josh Bryant for the District 96 post.
Daisy Bonilla of Bentonville is a Democrat candidate for District 93 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 93 can be found here.
Bonilla is a licensed social worker in the mental health field.
She faces Republican Jim Dotson of Bentonville. Dotson declined to be interviewed.
Michael Bennett-Spears of Siloam Springs is a Democratic candidate for District 87 in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Bennett-Spears is a marketing and events director at a restaurant. Bennett-Spears faces Republican Robin Lundstrum of Elm Springs.
Robin Lundstrum of Elm Springs is a Republic candidate for District 87 in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Lundstrum is a former teacher who now operates residential and commercial rentals. She first took office in 2015 and is seeking her fourth term.
Lundstrum faces Democrat Michael Bennett-Spears of Siloam Springs.
David Whitaker of Fayetteville is a Democratic candidate for District 85 in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Whitaker is an attorney and veteran of the Air Force. He was first elected to the House in 2013.
Whitaker faces Republican Brian Hester of Farmington. Hester declined to participate in an interview.
Charlene Fite of Van Buren is a Republican candidate for District 80 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 80 can be found here.
Fite is a retired school psychology specialist who has served in the House since 2013.
Fite faces Democrat Lou Reed Sharp of Washington County near Tontitown.
Lou Reed Sharp of Washington County near Tontitown is a Democratic candidate for District 80 in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Sharp is a retired nurse who co-founded the Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale.
Sharp faces Republican incumbent Charlene Fite of Van Buren.
Delia Haak of Benton County near Gentry is a Republican candidate for District 91 in the Arkansas House of Representative. A map of District 91 can be found here.
Haak is former director of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership and an appointed member of the state’s Pollution Control and Ecology Commission.
Haak faces Democrat Nick Jones of Centerton. Jones did not respond to repeated request for an interview.
Kelly Ross Krout of Lowell is a Democratic candidate for District 90 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 90 can be found here.
Krout is an author of children’s books and a graduate student in social work.
Krout faces Republican Kendon Underwood of Cave Springs. Underwood declined to participate in an interview.
Megan Godfrey of Springdale is a Democratic candidate for District 89 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 89 can be found here.
Godfrey is an educator and English language specialist. She first took office in the House in 2019.
Godfrey faces Republican Jed Duggar of Springdale. Duggar did not respond to repeated requests for an interview.
Clowney hopes for re-election to District 86 House seat
Nicole Clowney of Fayetteville is a Democratic candidate for District 86 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. A map of District 86 can be found here.
Clowney is educated as an attorney and educator. She was first elected to the House in 2018.
Clowney faces Republican John La Tour of Springdale. La Tour declined to participate in an interview.
Jim Hendren of Gravette is a Republican candidate in District 2 for the Arkansas Senate in the Nov. 3, 2020, general election. A map of District 2 can be found here.
Hendren is owner of a plastics company and is a military veteran. Prior elective office includes the Gravette School Board and the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He’s been in the state Senate since 2013 and currently serves as the Senate’s president pro tempore.
Hendren faces Democrat Ryan Craig of Prairie Grove. Craig has not responded to repeated emails and phone calls.
Ronetta Francis of Rogers is a Democratic candidate in District 1 for the Arkansas Senate in the Nov. 3, 2020 general election. A map of Arkansas Senate Districts can be found here.
Francis is an attorney and CEO of an executive coaching consulting firm.
Francis faces Republic incumbent Bart Hester for the District 1 Senate Post, who was invited but did not participate in an interview.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from Springdale HarBer's Volleyball Coach Cassie Loyd and Leland BarClay author of the Almanac of High School football in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast.
The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale reopened Sept. 7 and the Rogers Historical Museum will reopen Sept. 24 after both were forced to close for six months due to covid-19 concerns. Some things will be different, but Director Serena Barnett of RHM and Director Allyn Lord of Shiloh both promise much will be the same — or better. In this podcast, they chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast. This week, Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Paul Boyd are joined by Jeremy Muck as they talk about games that have been delayed or cancelled because of the covid-19 pandemic.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette education reporter Dave Perozek chats with two K-12 school administrators who specialize in distance learning: Shay Hopper, coordinator of the Springdale School District’s Virtual Innovation Academy, and Amy Johnson, head of school at the Arkansas Virtual Academy.
Filmmaker Larry Foley just released the third in his Arkansas series, “Indians, Outlaws, Marshals and the Hangin’ Judge,” at a premiere screening Sept. 10 in Fort Smith. In this podcast, he chats with features editor Becca Martin-Brown about the film and maybe the meaning of life!
Join the staff of the Northwest Aransas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they tackle the prep sports issues of the day. The show will feature guest call-ins from coaches and sports writers from the region in a lively roundtable weekly podcast. This week will include interviews with Prairie Grove football Coach Danny Abshier and Fort Smith Southside volleyball coach Natalie Throneberry.
Join Chip Souza, Paul Boyd, Henry Apple and Rick Fires for the latest Prep Rally podcast. The crew will recap the first week of high school football games and talk about some of the top volleyball games in the past week.
Thanks for listening to this edition of Speaking of Arkansas featuring a discussion with two county election coordinators from Northwest Arkansas. They will talk about some of the challenges of running an election during a pandemic and amid other questions about how secure this year's election will be.
As mentioned in the podcast, Benton County voters who would like an application for an absentee ballot can visit https://vote.bentoncountyar.gov and select "Absentee ballot" to download an application.
In Washington County, voters can visit https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/government/departments-a-e/county-clerk/voting/absentee-voting for instructions on acquiring a ballot application.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 5. In Benton County, registration information is also available at https://vote.bentoncountyar.gov In Washington County, information specific to registration may be obtained at https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/government/departments-a-e/county-clerk/voting/voter-registration
Questions may be directed to the Washington County Clerk at (479) 444-1711 or the Benton County Clerk at (479) 271-1013.
This week the Prep Rally podcast has Kim Dameron, the first-year coach at FS Southside, previewing the Battle of Rogers Ave. on Thursday for Southside at Northside; we also had Michelle Smith, the volleyball coach at Bentonville who was involved in a crazy match on Tuesday with Mount St. Mary with the Lady Tigers winning 35-37, 42-40, 25-22, 25-17.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports weekly podcast with Chip Souza. Our guests this week will be Jessica Phelan Fayetteville High School's volleyball coach and Bryan Pratt, Bentonville West's football coach. We will discuss the upcoming start to the prep volleyball and prep football seasons next week.
The covid-19 pandemic has been something of a gut punch to America's education system. We discuss the impacts on education in Arkansas and nationally with Richard Abernathy, executive director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators; Jay Barth, chief education officer for the city of Little Rock; and Anna Beaulieu, a French teacher and president of the Fayetteville Education Association.
While the stage is dark at Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers, creative minds have been busy coming up with new ways to make something like theater — a serialized comedy podcast titled “Amanda Kill.” Director Barry Cobbs; Joseph Farmer, APT executive director; and actor NaTosha DeVon, who just got her MFA in Drama from the University of Arkansas, chat with Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette features editor Becca Martin-Brown about the show, the future and life in a pandemic.
“Covid Classroom” is an ongoing series produced by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette newsrooms. The series will explore the effect that the coronavirus pandemic is having on K-12 public education and creative ways students, parents, teachers and administrators are adjusting to it. In this podcast, editors and reporters from the two newspapers discuss how the project came to be and preview the stories it will tell over the ensuing weeks. All the elements of “Covid Classroom” will be digitally available to non-subscribers.
The U.S. Census Bureau is working to wrap up its 2020 head count by the end of September. But there are multiple difficulties facing the operation, especially when it comes to counting minorities and immigrants.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter Doug Thompson speaks with Brad Cameron, Jeff Hawkins, Mireya Reith and Celina Reyes about the challenge facing the country's first online census and its implications for Arkansans.
Brad Cameron is the communications chairman for the Arkansas Counts statewide committee, a nonprofit group encouraging and coordinating census participation statewide.
Jeff Hawkins is the executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission.
Mireya Reith is the executive director of Arkansas United, a nonprofit advocacy group for immigrants. The group has made a priority of getting immigrants and other hard-to-count groups to participate in the census.
Celina Reyes is a program assistant for Arkansas United responsible for coordinating the group's census efforts.
NWADG sports writers Henry Apple, Rick Fires and Chip Souza will discuss the starting of some fall sports in Arkansas. Last week the Arkansas Activities Association announced that tennis, golf and cross country will begin their seasons on time.
Keegan Steinspring and Cole Joyce are two of the top linebackers in the state. The Bentonville seniors join Prep Rally Podcast this week to talk about covid-19 and their thoughts on the upcoming season.
The Arkansas Public Theatre’s Season 35 hasn’t gone exactly as planned with covid-19 getting in the way of most of 2020. But APT Artistic Director Ed McClure is excited about doing eight shows in the first eight months of 2021. He chats with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown about the plan to catch up on all the fun.
Caity Church is better known as an actor on Northwest Arkansas stages, but she’s also a visual artist with a new series that is guaranteed to make viewers laugh out loud. She chats with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown about what exactly makes “judgey” art.
Arkansas prep football coaches Chris Wood of Springdale Har-Ber and Daryl Patton of Little Rock Southwest join the NWDG sport podcast this week to talk about covid-19 and whether football games will be played this fall.
Chip Souza, with the Prep Rally Podcast, interviews Perfect Timing owner JT Baker about the upcoming 125-team Chad Wolff Classic baseball tournament and get an update on the PT College League.
TheatreSquared will be adding a streaming component to their productions this fall as a response to covid-19 concerns. Learn more about the options when Martin Miller, T2 executive director, chats with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will unveil the best athletes in all team sports in the Prep Rally: Best in the West series. The series starts June 1 and runs through the end of July.
Flip Putthoff, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors writer, talks about crappie fishing in Northwest Arkansas. Is the crappie the most popular fish in Arkansas? More than black bass? Now that the weather is warming, the fish are spawning and can be caught in shallower water. Flip will let us know the right baits, which lakes to fish in and more.
Campaign consultants J.R. Davis and Dustin Seaton talk about what it is like for candidates to run for office during a pandemic. Northwest Arkansas has a congressional race and a number of state legislative seats on the ballot this year.
Artists Nick Vaughan and Jake Margolin were part of the artist-in-residence schedule at the Momentary and were supposed to begin their multi-week residency in April. With the venue's closure, the residency has shifted to a virtual one, and the artists spoke with What's Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy about their work and about what that virtual process will now look like.
As the population of Northwest Arkansas grows, so does the pressure on undeveloped lands that help give the region its natural feel. And what is Northwest Arkansas if it's not full of options to experience nature?
Building up the region to handle the influx of businesses and residents is an intentional act — construction of restaurants, apartments, houses, office buildings. Advocates say the preservation of natural spaces needs to be every bit as intentional, lest Northwest Arkansas residents are willing to chart a course toward a future as a concrete jungle, as has happened in other areas with growing populations.
"Land is being consumed at an astronomical rate," says Terri Lane, executive director of the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust.
In this edition of "Speaking of Arkansas," host Greg Harton speaks with Lane about her organization's work to set aside land protected from development, particularly in the increasingly urban areas of Benton and Washington counties.
Below are links to organizations or sites mentioned in this podcast:
U.S. Census Bureau — https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust — https://www.nwalandtrust.org/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NWALandTrust
To read a profile of Terri Lane that appeared in the Feb. 16, 2020, edition of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, readers can visit https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/feb/16/teresa-lynn-lane-20200216/
Washington County businesses and home owners are looking at a bigger property tax bill if a long-planned reappraisal of the value of their property goes through in 2020 as scheduled. We talk to county assessor Russell Hill, who wants to delay that reappraisal by a year since the covid-19 pandemic is hurting property owners. Also, president Steve Clark of the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce joins in to describe the economic effects of the pandemic.
Zeek Taylor has been hosting the White Street Walk-in Eureka Springs for the past 29 years. This year, the coronavirus has shut down the May Festival of the Arts, but Taylor shares some of the ambiances of the event in this phone chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
Now that it is spring, Mushroom hunting season is upon us. Catch up with Flip Putthoff, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors writer, as he gives a few tips and tricks on where to hunt them, how to hunt them and how to cook them.
Er-Gene Kahng is a professor of music at the University of Arkansas and professional violinist. Kahng spoke to What's Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy just one day after returning to Fayetteville from London where she had to exit the U.K. earlier than her anticipated return date due to the expanded travel bans. Kahng discusses her travel and her experience as a musician in a time when concerts and other large gatherings are canceled for the foreseeable future in response to covid-19.
The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville announced the new Broadway series for the 2020/21 season on Monday, March 16. Scott Galbraith, WAC VP of programming and executive producer, and Jennifer Ross, director of programming, joined What’s Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy by phone to discuss the new season. Subscriptions are currently available. Ticket information for individual shows will be available soon.
Even Features writers woke up in a brand new world this week. Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown tells you what to expect to read as we navigate the coronavirus slowdown in this What’s Up! podcast.
Tom Jenkins, Rogers fire chief and governor’s appointee to the state Trauma Advisory Council, talks about trauma/emergency care in Northwest Arkansas and what needs to be done so fewer people leave the area for emergency medical care.
Actor Lila Coogan stars as the titular character in the first national tour of Broadway’s “Anastasia,” which opened at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Tuesday, March 10. Coogan discusses the tour and the show’s history with What’s Up Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy.
Flip Putthoff, outdoors reporter for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, talks about one of the best winter fishing spots, Swepco Lake near Gentry. The water in the lake is warm due to the coal fired power plant next to the lake. The water is hot near the plant, 90 degrees or so, and warm by the dam, 70 degrees. It is a great lake for bass fishing and more.
TheatreSquared’s Executive Director Martin Miller and Artistic Director Bob Ford join features writer Lara Jo Hightower to talk about the theater’s upcoming 15th season.
The directorial team, David Radames Toro and Cris Frisco, and two of the singers, Alex Scheuermann and Opera Fayetteville founder Tamara Ryan, stopped by the studio on North East Avenue to chat with features editor Becca Martin-Brown about the upcoming production of “Glory Denied.” Sung in English, it recounts the story of the longest held POW from the Vietnam War and what happened when he finally came home.
FAQ Opera Fayetteville: ‘Glory Denied’ WHEN — 7:30 p.m. March 6-7 WHERE — Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville COST — $30-$40 INFO — operafayetteville.org/glory-denied
Breaking news! TheatreSquared has exciting news about the production in their first slot of the 2020-2021 season – news so exciting, it warranted national coverage in the New York Times. Find out what it is in this podcast with T2 Executive Director Martin Miller and Director of Marketing and Communications Joanna Sheehan Bell, hosted by Features writer Lara Jo Hightower.
Matt Herren says going home was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. But leaving the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas won’t be easy for the executive director. Herren chats with Becca Martin-Brown, Features editor, about the move.
Michael Cockram and Susan Shore are playing new music together as the Barbaloots. Their first album, “Possum Came to Town,” will debut at 2 p.m. March 1 at the Fayetteville Public Library. They stopped by the NWADG office to sing and chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
Listen to a NWA Democrat-Gazette Features Podcast as features writer Lara Jo Hightower chats with members of the design team and cast of “Ann”, opening this weekend at TheatreSquared.
We were joined in the NWA Democrat-Gazette podcast studio today by Lieven Bertels, director of the Momentary; Pia Agrawal, curator of performing arts at the Momentary; and Lauren Haynes, curator of visual arts at the Momentary and curator of contemporary arts at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The trio discussed the Momentary, a multidisciplinary contemporary arts space scheduled to open Feb. 22 in Bentonville.
The national tour of Broadway’s 2018 revival of “Once on This Island” opened at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville Feb. 11.
The show won the Tony Award in 2018 for Best Revival of a Musical and is at WAC through Feb. 16.
Cast member Tamyra Gray portrays Papa Ge, the demon of death, and joined What’s Up! associate editor Jocelyn Murphy to discuss the show.
Fort Smith Little Theatre opens its 2020 season with “Glitter Girls,” which director Eric Wells describes as “Steel Magnolias” meets “Survivor.” Listen to Wells, Assistant Director Emilee Dale and actress Jamie Lambdin-Bolin talk about the show with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown in the first FSLT podcast!
FAQ
‘The Glitter Girls’
WHEN — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14-15; 2 p.m. Feb. 16; again Feb. 19-22
WHERE — Fort Smith Little Theatre
COST — $12
INFO — 783-2966, fslt.org
Flip Putthoff, outdoors writer with the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, talks about his favorite season, winter. He also talks about how easy it is to see waterfalls in winter. Flip will talk about a few of his favorite waterfalls including the Glory Hole, Tanyard Creek waterfall, Lake Ann and more.
Don't forget to check out his story and video about the Twin Falls waterfall in our outdoors section here. https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/feb/11/cascade-pours-where-buffalo-flows-20200/
Stephen Sondheim’s tongue-twisting fairy tale “Into the Woods” comes to the Arts Center of the Ozarks this weekend, under the direction of veteran actor/director Julie Gabel. Gabel and two of the cast, Michael Weir, who plays the Narrator and the Mysterious Man, and Shane Sturdivant, who plays the Baker, stopped by to chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
FAQ
‘Into the Woods’
WHEN — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-8; 3 p.m. Feb. 9; 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14-15; 3 p.m. Feb. 16
WHERE — Arts Center of the Ozarks, 214 S. Main St. in Springdale
COST — $20-$30
INFO — 751-5441, acozarks.org
Michael Myers, Aaron Young and Coral Young from the cast of the Arkansas Public Theatre production of “Newsies” stopped by to chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown. Myers plays Jack Kelly, who leads the newsboys’ strike of 1899; Aaron Young is his partner in planning, Davey; and Coralee Young is reporter and love interest Katherine Plummer.
FAQ ‘Newsies’ WHEN — 8 p.m. Feb. 7-8; 2 p.m. Feb. 9; again Feb. 13-16 and 20-23 WHERE — Arkansas Public Theatre, 116 S. Second St. in Rogers COST — $32-$44 INFO — 631-8988 or arkansaspublictheatre.org
Set designer Kim Powers and actors Na’Tosha De’Von and Troy Wallace joined features writer Lara Jo Hightower to talk about TheatreSquared’s new production, “The Royale”, which opened this week.
Join Chip Souza, Paul Boyd, Henry Apple and Rick Fires for this week’s episode of ‘The Shop.’ The crew will talk about last week’s high school basketball games, including an incredible comeback by Har-Ber, the Fayetteville/Bentonville game and more.
They will also interview Fort Smith Northside coach Ricky Smith, New School basketball coach David Ferrell, big time performances and the latest achievement about Fayetteville’s Sasha Goforth.
Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers announced its 35th season at a sneak peek party Jan. 17. Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown visits with APT Artistic Director Ed McClure about the season selections.
Join Chip Souza and the rest of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's sports staff for this week's edition of The Shop. The crew interview Vic Rimmer with Fayetteville High School and Greg White with Bentonville West.
Every year, What’s Up! considers some of the movers and shakers in arts that you’ll want to watch going forward. One of them for 2020 is Katy Henriksen — the former voice behind NPR affiliate KUAF’s “Of Note,” the co-founder of the Trillium Salon Series, an arts and culture journalist and musician herself, and all-around supporter and contributor to NWA’s arts community. Read more about Henriksen on our website at https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/jan/12/katy-henriksen-arts-journalist-carving-/.
In this edition of Speaking of Arkansas, Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks about agricultural trade between Arkansas and China; a November election proposal to make permanent a half-cent state sales tax to fund highway construction; the new registration fees for hybrid and electric vehicles; his decision in December to continue allowing refugees vetted by the federal government to settle in Arkansas; his computer coding initiative in schools; guns in churches and schools; the state's levy systems along the Arkansas River; the Buffalo River watershed and the state's efforts to protect it; the casino controversy in Pope County; and his thoughts about what might be in store for him after he leaves office in 2023.
Every year, What’s Up! considers some of the movers and shakers in the arts that you’ll want to watch going forward. One of them for 2020 is actor, director and teaching artist Julie Gabel. She’s everywhere!
Ziba Rajabi, an Iranian artist, and Cynthia Smith, the assistant director for outreach for International Students and Scholars with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, stopped by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette podcast studio to talk about challenges that exist for the region’s international students.
Find out more about how Rajabi uses art to discuss the relationship between her life in Northwest Arkansas and being an artist in Iran, as well as how the university is helping to continue to build diversity in the region through its International Culture Team by joining us for this discussion.
Jody Travis Thompson, a multidisciplinary artist, and Eva Madison, a lawyer with Littler Mendelson, help provide a greater understanding of the barriers that exist within the Northwest Arkansas’ LGBTQ+ community in this diversity in the visual arts podcast.
Gain a greater understanding of the region’s LGBTQ+ population, as well as how art can help create conversation toward change by joining us for this discussion.
The narrative that exists for Northwest Arkansas’ Native American population is the focus of this diversity in the visual arts podcast.
Bobby C. Martin, a Muscogee (Creek) artist; Bonnie Barnes, the assistant manager of the Museum of Native American History; and Macey Henley, MONAH’S cultural outreach coordinator, joined us in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette podcast studio to talk about how art has the ability to break down barriers and remove stereotypes for the region’s Native American population.
Danielle Hatch, a multidisciplinary artist, and Ryder Buttry, director of strategic programs and initiatives with the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, discussed some of the challenges of building a career as a working, female artist at the Northwest-Arkansas Democrat-Gazette podcast studio.
Find out more about how Hatch’s art is influenced by the experiences of women in the spaces they inhabit and the barriers that exist for working female artists by joining us for this podcast.
Octavio Logo, a multidisciplinary artist, and Ellen Weintraut, a lawyer with Northwest Immigration Law, stopped by the Northwest-Arkansas Democrat-Gazette podcast studio to talk through barriers that exist within Northwest Arkansas’ immigrant population.
Join us to find out how art is being used to build awareness and effect change for the region’s growing immigrant population. Read more about Octavio Logo on our website at https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/dec/31/art-helps-paint-picture-of-northwest-ar/.
The evolving nature of local Marshallese art and the value of diversity in the arts is the topic of conversation in this podcast that launches a seven-story diversity in the visual arts series for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Melisa Laelan, chief executive director and founder of the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese; Nelson Peacock, president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council; and Allyson Esposito, executive director of a regional arts service organization launched by the Northwest Arkansas Council, joined us in the NWADG podcast studio to speak into the topics.
The evolving nature of local Marshallese art and the value of diversity in the arts is the topic of conversation in this podcast that launches a seven-story diversity in the visual arts series for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Melisa Laelan, chief executive director and founder of the Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese; Nelson Peacock, president and CEO of the Northwest Arkansas Council; and Allyson Esposito, executive director of a regional arts service organization launched by the Northwest Arkansas Council, joined us in the NWADG podcast studio to speak into the topics.
Listeners might only hear three voices in a podcast featuring the cast and director of “A Tuna Christmas,” but the Arkansas Public Theatre comedy — a sequel to “Greater Tuna” — has 22 characters, a score of costume and wig changes, lots of Christmas trees and a great big dollop of holiday heart. Meet Tanner Pittman, Chad Cox and director Joseph Farmer, who bring to life the denizens of the tiny town of Tuna, Texas, as they chat with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
FAQ ‘A Tuna Christmas’ WHEN — 8 p.m. Dec. 13-14; 2 p.m. Dec. 15; again Dec. 19-22 WHERE — Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers COST — $30-$36 INFO — 631-8988 or arkansaspublictheatre.org
The musical version of the beloved 1983 holiday movie “A Christmas Story” is on stage right now at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Chris Carsten, who portrays Jean Shepherd, the narrator of the story and author of the original book; Maisie Van Vleet, who plays Esther Jane, Ralphie’s “love interest”; and Kailyn Rose Sanders, who plays Nancy, stopped by our podcast studio to chat about the show with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown. The girls are both tweens with acting experience since preschool, and Carsten is a veteran in the role — and Maisie’s real-life dad.
Deb Harvell of the features staff got to see the show Tuesday evening and we asked her to review the show in a few sentences:
A few sentences? I don't even know how to sum it up, but here goes:
Walton Arts Center was packed last night for the opening of "A Christmas Story: The Musical” — as well it should have been. I was smiling from the opening act until the final curtain, thoroughly entertained by the story of the Parker family and the weaving of the tapestry that made their Christmas story so memorable. From the talented young actors and actresses tapping their way through Western scenes with Ralphie saving the day to the Bumpus' hounds devouring the sacred Christmas turkey, the cast was superb. There were so many things to enjoy about the show for children and adults alike. Ralphie's quest for a Red Rider BB gun was sure to trigger every child's angst over their gifts, while the song "What a Mother Does" nearly brought tears to my eyes. When Old Man Parker won his "Major Award," he brought the house down by quite literally making a Broadway production out of his prowess. If you get an opportunity, go see the show. Wear your pink rabbit outfit, as one member of the audience did last night; your favorite sweatshirt, with the warning "You'll put your eye out!" emblazoned on the front; or dress in your finest — everyone seemed perfectly comfortable, and I think was thrilled with the performance. I know I was.
FAQ ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’ WHEN — 7 p.m. Dec. 11; 1:30 & 7 p.m. Dec. 12; 8 p.m. Dec. 13; 2 & 8 p.m. Dec. 14; 2 p.m. Dec. 15 WHERE — Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville COST — $40-$91 INFO — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org
The publicity team from Silver Dollar City has been on a mission across the Mid-South to talk about not just what’s new at Christmas but plans for 2020 and beyond at the Branson, Mo., theme park. Lisa Rau, Dalton Fischer and Noel Perkin stopped by the NWADG office this week to visit with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown.
Actor Jeri Marshall and scenic designer Martin Andrew — theater professionals currently working on TheatreSquared’s production of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic “A Christmas Carol” — and T2 Director of Marketing Joanna Sheehan Bell join features writer Lara Jo Hightower for a podcast talking about the upcoming production, which is running at T2 now though December 27.
"The Play That Goes Wrong” at the Walton Arts Center.
The play HuffPost calls “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen!” opened Nov. 12 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville as part of the show’s first national tour. The show is a play within a play, with the inept Cornley University Drama Society attempting to stage an ambitious production of the murder mystery play “The Murder at Haversham Manor.” Everything that can go wrong, does go wrong in this comedy that devolves into chaos.
Actor Jemma Jane is the female cover — the alternate who covers all female parts in the show — and stopped by the NWADG office to chat with What’s Up! Associate Editor Jocelyn Murphy to discuss the fall-down-funny play.
Jocelyn’s interview with Michael Thatcher, who portrays actor Robert Grove, ran in the What’s Up! section on Sunday, Nov. 10 and you can read it here.
FAQ "The Play That Goes Wrong" WHEN — 7 p.m. Nov. 12-13; 1:30 & 7 p.m. Nov. 14; 8 p.m. Nov. 15; 2 & 8 p.m. Nov. 16; 2 p.m. Nov. 17 WHERE — Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville COST — $32-$69 INFO — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org
Fayetteville singer/songrwiter and multi-instrumentalist Candy Lee spoke to What’s Up! associate editor Jocelyn Murphy about her new album Ozark Mama, out Nov. 16. Lee will perform at an album release show at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 with special guests Dandelion Heart at the Guisinger House in downtown Fayetteville.
FAQ Candy Lee CD release party with Dandelion Heart WHEN — 7 p.m. Nov. 15 WHERE — Roots HQ, Guisinger House, 1 E. Mountain St. in Fayetteville COST — $10-$15 INFO — candyleemusic.com
The legendary Cate Brothers, Earl and Ernie, are celebrating more than 50 years performing together. The twin musicians stopped by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette office for an interview with features editor Becca Martin and What’s Up! associate editor Jocelyn Murphy to talk about the NWA music scene, musicians they’ve met and played with, fame and always coming home to Fayetteville. Read more in the Nov. 10 edition of What’s Up!
Walleye are an up and coming fish in Beaver Lake. They grow large and are tasty. Flip Putthoff tells us how to fish for them.
There's more in our story at the link below. https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/sep/17/eyes-on-the-walleye-prize-20190917/
In the Arkansas Public Theatre production opening Nov. 1, Michael Weir and Shane Sturdivant play two of three tenors gathered for a big concert in 1930s Paris. What could go wrong? In this farce by Ken Ludwig, everything — from mistaken identities to misleading intentions to slamming doors, it’s “comedy on crack,” as actor Ed McClure says. Join Becca Martin-Brown in a chat with the actors from “A Comedy of Tenors” — with some interesting insights into their lives off stage.
FAQ
‘A Comedy of Tenors’
WHEN — 8 p.m. Nov. 1-2; 2 p.m. Nov. 3; again Nov. 7-10
WHERE — Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers
COST — $24-$31
INFO — 631-8988
BONUS — Artwork by Jan Gosnell is on show in the theater’s Zephyr Blevins Gallery.
Read more on our website at https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/oct/20/wastin-away-again-in-a-broadway-version/.
David Johnson, executive director of the Fayetteville Public Library, is our guest on this episode of “Speaking of Arkansas.”
Johnson details changes at the library as a result of an August 2016 election in which the people of Fayetteville agreed to higher property taxes to fund the expansion and ongoing operating and maintenance of the library. The project will double the library's size, but it will also launch a new era for delivering more. The future of the library involves a bigger collection, but also "maker spaces" for audio and video editing, a photography studio, a teaching kitchen, access to 3D printers and other features. The library also plans to use technology to make some services available on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The library’s website for the expansion and fundraising efforts can be found at https://www.beyondwordsfpl.org
Folk rocker Don McLean performs at the Eureka Springs City Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18. The music icon who penned classics like “Vincent” and “American Pie” spoke with What’s Up associate editor Jocelyn Murphy about the upcoming show and his pride over a five-decade career. Here, McLean also discusses the last time he visited the Natural State, what it will take to unite people through music once again, and the gratitude he feels for his career.
The Thaden School, an independent private school that opened three years ago in Bentonville, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, celebrates its move into permanent facilities on 30 acres that for 80 years served the community as the Benton County Fairgrounds.
In this edition of "Speaking of Arkansas," we interview Clayton Marsh, founding head of the school, about the school's mission "to provide a balanced and challenging education that ignites in our students a passion for discovery and learning, prepares them to succeed in college, and inspires them to lead lives of integrity, purpose and responsible global leadership."
In the podcast, we discuss what the student body is like, the schools origins and namesake connection to an early 20th century aviation pioneer, the way the school seeks to educate its students and its process for selecting students and faculty.
For more information on the Thaden School, visit thadenschool.org.
"Speaking of Arkansas" is one of several podcasts produced by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. You can subscribe to be notified of new editions through Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, SoundCloud and other popular podcast services. They can also be found online at nwaonline.com/podcast.
Contact “Speaking of Arkansas” host Greg Harton, editorial page editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, at gharton@nwadg.com or by calling (479) 872-5026.
Join Flip Putthoff, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors editor, and Spencer Tirey, photo editor, talk about the current and upcoming hunting seasons in Arkansas. From dove to squirrel to deer, Flip will give you the details for the hunting world.
Good fences make good neighbors ... right? Or that’s the question being asked in “Native Gardens,” a comedy opening this weekend at TheatreSquared in Fayetteville. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising star attorney husband, move into a venerable D.C. neighborhood next door to Virginia and Frank, a deep-rooted couple with an impeccably trimmed backyard. At first, it's a storybook match. But when a questionable fence line puts Frank’s prize-worthy garden in jeopardy, what starts as a friendly question soon escalates hilariously into an all-out border dispute.
In this What’s Up! podcast, features writer Lara Jo Hightower and features editor Becca Martin-Brown chat with Marissa Castillo, who portrays Tania, and Tanya Orellana, the scenic designer responsible for making gardens bloom inside T2.
The show runs through Oct. 31, and look for Hightower’s story Oct. 13 in What’s Up!
Now in its 11th year, the Fayetteville Film Festival has something for everybody, from shorts to documentaries to feature films like “To the Stars” and “Max Winslow and the House of Secrets.” Morgan Hicks, the FFF executive director, chats with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown about the event, which begins Oct. 3 in downtown Fayetteville.
Roots rockers the Nace Brothers Band return to Fayetteville on Oct. 10 with an intimate, acoustic performance at the Walton Arts Center.
Lead singer and drummer David Nace spoke with What's Up associate editor Jocelyn Murphy about the upcoming show.
Here, he discusses the personnel changes the band is undergone the last few years, leading to the addition of young bassist Chase McRroy to a group that has been performing together for more than three decades.
Join Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Henry Apple on this week's episode of 'The Shop.'
The trio talk about the impending football weather, this weekend's Chili Pepper Cross Country Festival with Fayetteville cross country coach Michelle Fyfe, Gravette head football coach Kelby Bohannon, how coaches that started in Northwest Arkansas are doing coaching college teams, prep volleyball, a follow to the 6A state girls golf championship and more.
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team, Chip Souza, Henry Apple and Paul Boyd as they talk about high school sports in this week's episode of "The Shop."
Chris Wood, Springdale Har-Ber head coach, Paul Ernest, Gentry head coach and Leeland Barclay join the crew as they preview this week's games.
Every year, the journalists of Northwest Arkansas get together to write, produce and appear in two outrageous acts of skits and songs poking fun at politics — and almost everything else. This year, topics in the Northwest Arkansas Gridiron Show — titled “Game of Groans” — include the UA football situation, the future of Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the attempted purchase of Greenland and what might happen if Mary Poppins invaded the White House. Listen to Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown chat with Antoinette Grajeda from KUAF and retired city editor Dave Edmark about what to expect at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5 at Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers.
Join Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Paul Boyd on this week's The Shop. The crew will cover high school sports as they talk to Lee Larkin, Greenland high school head football coach, Mike Beaumont, Fort Smith athletic director, Jody Grant, Bentonville high school head football coach. They will also preview this week's games.
Flip Putthoff, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors writer, talks about the 2019 annual meeting of Trout Unlimited coming to Rogers in October. Who can attend? What events are scheduled and more.
Join Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Paul Boyd in the latest episode of The Shop. The crew will talk with Springdale head coach Zac Clark, former Greenwood athlete Jay Burgess and Rogers coach Mike Loyd and preview some of the upcoming games.
In this edition, Fayetteville Police Chief Greg Tabor discusses his 34-year-career at the agency he retires from on Sept. 20, 2019.
Our interview includes his thoughts on the challenges of being a law enforcement officer, the changing nature of law enforcement, leadership and the community he’s served since 1985.
Other editions of “Speaking of Arkansas” as well as other podcasts from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette can be found at nwaonline.com/podcast. You can also subscribe to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s podcasts through Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, Apple Podcast and other popular podcast apps.
Additional information about the Fayetteville Police Department can be found at https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/167/Police-Department
Contact “Speaking of Arkansas” host Greg Harton, editorial page editor of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, at gharton@nwadg.com or by calling (479) 872-5026.
There’s an old adage about dogs: Everybody thinks theirs is the best. And nobody is wrong.
The same might be said of productions of “The Rocky Horror Show.” From basic to high-tech, every version is the best. And nobody is wrong about that.
But this year’s production at Arkansas Public Theatre hopes to go beyond expectations. Hear about it as Becca Martin-Brown, Features editor, chats with director Ed McClure; Michael Myers, who portrays Dr. Frank N. Furter; and Ben Baldwin, new to the role of Brad Majors.
Be sure to look for our story on Sunday.
FAQ
‘The Rocky Horror Show’
WHEN — 8 p.m. Sept. 13-14; 2 p.m. Sept. 15; 8 p.m. Sept. 19-21; 2 p.m. Sept. 22; again Sept. 26-29
WHERE — Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers
COST — $30-$42
INFO — 631-8988, arkansaspublictheatre.org
BONUS — “Men With Earrings” by Eureka Springs photographer John Rankine is on show in the Zephyr Blevins Gallery.
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team Chip Souza, Rick Fires and Paul Boyd as they talk about high school sports. The trio interview Fayetteville High School football coach Casey Dick, Prairie Grove football coach Danny Abshier and Greenwood volleyball coach Jennifer Golden. The crew also talk about this weeks predictions.
International entertainment phenomenon Blue Man Group returns to the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville to launch the tour of their all new show “Speechless.” Blue Man captain Meridian stopped by the NWADG office to chat with What’s Up! associate editor Jocelyn Murphy about the new show, which has been in tech rehearsals at the WAC since mid-August.
Jocelyn’s story on the show's technical development includes interviews with designers and members of the creative team and will run in What’s Up! and online Sept. 8.
The show opens with preview performances Sept. 10 & 11 and premieres to the general public on Sept. 12.
FAQ WHEN — 7 p.m. Sept. 10-12; 8 p.m. Sept. 13-14; 2 p.m. Sept 14-15; 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15; 7 p.m. Sept. 17-18; 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 WHERE — Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville COST — $40-$81 INFO — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org, blueman.com
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team, Chip Souza, Henry Apple and Paul Boyd for The Shop. The crew talk with Bentonville High School football coach Jodie Grant, BHS volleyball coach Michele Smith and Springdale Har-Ber wrestling coach Nika West.
In the buildup to last April's bond issue election in Fayetteville, advocates for what they called a "cultural arts corridor" in the downtown area from time to time repeated a description of what could be: It will be "transformational," they said.
The voters gave them a chance to demonstrate that, voting 54 to 46 percent in favor of a $32 million plan to develop the corridor from West Avenue and Dickson Street — beside the Walton Arts Center — south to just past the Fayetteville Public Library.
In this edition of the "Speaking of Arkansas" podcast, we speak with Molly Rawn, executive director of the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission, who has taken a lead role in developing the "programming" of the corridor space. Rawn explains her thoughts on what that means as the city embarks on a project reflecting its ambitions, but one with a lot of questions still to be answered.
Additional city of Fayetteville information on the arts corridor is available by visiting http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3456/Cultural-Arts-Corridor
The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission's website is https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/
As always, news coverage related to the arts corridor and other Northwest Arkansas news can be found at nwaonline.com, website of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Join the What’s Up! team as features editor Becca Martin Brown and writer Lara Jo Hightower talk to actors from TheatreSquared’s production of “Shakespeare in Love.” New York-based actors Alison England (Queen Elizabeth and the Nurse) and Kevin Orton (Philip Henslowe) share what’s particularly special about this show — and what it’s like performing in T2’s brand new, 50,000 square-foot building.
Walton Arts Center programming director Jennifer Ross and Scott Galbraith, executive producer and vice president of programming, came by the NWADG to chat about shows coming to the WAC for the 2019-20 season, which officially begins Sept. 10.
Ross and Galbraith talked to What's Up associate editor Jocelyn Murphy about how they populate the different series that make up the season, some of the highlights and can't-miss shows, and exciting new developments for the venue.
Create-your-own subscriptions begin Aug. 6 and individual tickets for most shows go on sale Aug. 9. Visit waltonartscenter.org for more.
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter Mary Jordan as she talks with Al Bell, with Al Bell Presents and Ben Meade, owner of Cosmic Cowboy Studio and Cosmic Cowboy Records, as they talk about the growing music scene in Northwest Arkansas. Look to Sunday's Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for the full story.
It might be every director’s nightmare, but it’s also every actor’s dream — to be the understudy who steps in to save the day — and the show — when a leading lady can’t perform.
On this What’s Up! podcast with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown, meet Kailey Miller, who stepped into the role of Miss Hannigan in Arkansas Public Theatre’s production of “Annie" with one night of rehearsal. They're joined by APT veteran Caity Church, who portrays Grace Farrell, Daddy Warbucks’ right-hand woman for some lively chatter.
FAQ
‘Annie’
WHEN — 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3; 2 p.m. Aug. 4; again Aug. 8-11
WHERE — Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers
COST — $28-$39
INFO — 631-8988 or arkansaspublictheatre.org
Chip Souza, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports editor, joins Paul Boyd and Henry Apple, NWADG sports writers on this week's episode of The Shop. They talk local sports and interview golfer Lilly Thomas of Bentonville, former Fayetteville volleyball phenom Ella May Powell and Bentonville wrestler Tristan Stafford.
Musician, poet, rapper, activist and documentarian Michael Franti tells the origin story of his self-directed, award-winning documentary "Stay Human," which was released last year and inspired the music for his 10th studio album and January release "Stay Human, Vol. II." Franti performs at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers with Sublime with Rome at 6 p.m. July 31.
Doug Thompson, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, talks with Sonia Gutierrez, D'Andre Jones, Richard Laraya and LaTricia Hill-Chandler gather to talk about diversity and inclusion in Northwest Arkansas. Millions of dollars are being spent in Northwest Arkansas to increase diversity and inclusion of all races and ethnic groups. A special report upcoming in Sunday’s edition takes a look at the successes and remaining challenges of those efforts.
Director Ed McClure promises the sun WILL come out tomorrow, despite Miss Hannigan’s best efforts when he and actress Jennifer Armstrong visit with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown in this What’s Up! podcast. Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers will present “Annie” for three weekends, opening July 26.
FAQ ‘Annie’ WHEN — 8 p.m. July 26-27; 2 p.m. July 28; again Aug. 1-4 & Aug. 8-11 WHERE — Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers COST — $28-$39 INFO — 631-8988 or arkansaspublictheatre.org
Flip Putthoff, outdoors writer, talks about floating the White River near the Beaver Dam. Learn about the ice cold water you can enjoy in the middle of the summer, where to put in, trout fishing and the best spots to fish.
Darynne Dahlem, the 22-year-old daughter of Ron and Traci Lewellen of Greenwood and a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, was crowned Miss Arkansas June 15 in Little Rock. She stopped by during her media tour of Northwest Arkansas to talk about her addiction awareness platform, which she calls “Know Who You Are,” her preparation for the Miss America Pageant and her plan to attend medical school when her reign is over.
Read more about Miss Arkansas in the Our Town section on July 4.
One of the most celebrated musicals in theater history opened June 18 at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville as part of the revival’s national tour. Cameron Mackintosh’s re-imaginging of the classic musical based on the Victor Hugo novel ran on Broadway for two-and-a-half years before hitting the road. Now, the production is showing at the WAC through June 23, with very limited tickets remaining.
Actor Mary Kate Moore stars as Fantine, who performs the show’s iconic number “I Dreamed a Dream.” Moore stopped by the NWADG office to chat with What’s Up! associate editor Jocelyn Murphy about being part of such a storied show.
FAQ
WHEN — 7 p.m. June 19; 1:30 & 7 p.m. June 20; 8 p.m. June 21 & 22; 2 p.m. June 22 & 23
WHERE — Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville
COST — $68-$107
INFO — 443-5600, waltonartscenter.org, lesmis.com
FYI — Very limited tickets remain
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team Chip Souza, Paul Boyd and Henry Apple as they talk about sports in Northwest Arkansas. They'll discuss the University of Arkansas baseball team with Bentonville coach Todd Abbott. The crew also talk to J.T. Baker with Perfect Timing Baseball & Softball Academy and Doug Loughridge, Alma High School football coach.
Audiences don’t need to know anything about Henrik Ibsen’s original “A Doll’s House” — or about Lucas Hnath’s “sequel," “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” really — except that the 2017 play feels very contemporary and is very accessible, agree its director, Joseph Farmer, and two of its its four stars, Kate Taylor Williams and Kris Isham.
They stopped by the NWA Democrat-Gazette Wednesday to talk with Features Editor Becca Martin-Brown about the “dramedy” opening June 14 at Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers.
FAQ
‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’
WHEN — 8 p.m. June 14-15; 2 p.m. June 16; again June 20-23
WHERE — Arkansas Public Theatre at the Victory in Rogers
COST — $22-$29
INFO — 631-8988
TAKE NOTE — This production contains adult language and content and is recommended for mature audiences.
Flip Putthoff, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors writer, talks about bass fishing.
Flip will tell us about the best time of year to fish for bass, the best baits including three different kinds of topwater lures and the best time of day.
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Chip Souza, Henry Apple and Rick Fires on this episode of "The Shop."
They talk about the conference realignments for high school sports and who are the best athletes from each local high school.
Beaver Lake has been the water supply for much of Northwest Arkansas for nearly 55 years. But without steps to protect it, its capacity to deliver high-quality drinking water to the region could be challenged.
In this edition of “Speaking of Arkansas,” host Greg Harton speaks with two advocates for protecting Beaver Lake and its watershed from pollution, whether it’s in the form of erosion that causes sediment in the lake or chemicals and trash attributed to a growing population and changing land uses.
Alan Fortenberry is former chief executive of the Beaver Water District (https://www.bwdh2o.org) Clell Ford is executive director of the Beaver Watershed Alliance (https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org)
Events mentioned in this podcast include: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History “Once Upon A Stream” — 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019. https://shilohmuseum.org/museum-events/once-upon-a-stream Secchi Day — 8:30 a.m to 1 p.m. Aug. 17, 2019 https://www.bwdh2o.org/education-outreach/secchi-day July is Lake Appreciation Month — https://www.beaverwatershedalliance.org/programming/lakes-appreciation-month.aspx
Recent Democrat-Gazette coverage of environmental issues affecting Northwest Arkansas waters includes: New water service denied to Bethel Heights at state’s request, June 5, 2019 — https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/jun/05/new-water-service-denied-to-bethel-heig/ Some Beaver Lake swimming areas closed, May 25, 2019 — https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/may/25/some-beaver-lake-swimming-areas-closed-/ E. Coli presence prompts warning on stretch of White River, May 27, 2019 — https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/may/27/e-coli-presence-prompts-warning-on-whit/ Beaver Lake cleanup more fun than work, Sept. 18, 2018 — https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/sep/18/beaver-lake-cleanup-more-fun-than-work-/ West Fork sewer project gets state funding, Dec. 3, 2018 — https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/dec/03/west-fork-sewer-project-gets-state-fund/
The Citizens Climate Lobby’s push for a carbon fee and dividend system to reduce climate change
Members of the organization Citizens Climate Lobby stopped by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette offices to visit with our editorial board about their hopes for federal legislation to establish a fee and dividend structure to encourage the reduction of carbon-producing activities.
Editorial page editor Greg Harton visited with two members in our Fayetteville podcast studios for the latest edition of “Speaking of Arkansas.”
For additional information about the Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s stance, visit the organization’s Carbon Fee and Dividend Policy and FAQs at https://citizensclimatelobby.org/carbon-fee-and-dividend/
For a sampling of other analyses about the merits or lack of merits for a carbon fee and dividend system, visit:
Yale Climate Connections - https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2016/07/pros-and-cons-of-a-carbon-tax-key-issues/ The Congressional Budget Office report on the “Effects of a Carbon Tax on the Economy and the Environment” - http://www.cbo.gov/sites/default/files/113th-congress-2013-2014/reports/44223_Carbon_0.pdf The CATO Institute - https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/case-against-us-carbon-tax Wharton University of Pennsylvania - https://publicpolicy.wharton.upenn.edu/live/news/1519-why-a-carbon-tax-is-good-for-the-us-economy The National Review - https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/02/carbon-tax-dividend-plan-conservative-case/
Other editions of “Speaking of Arkansas” as well as other podcasts from the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette can be found at nwaonline.com/podcast
A new tour based on the 2016 Broadway revival of "Cats" is stopping this week at the Walton Arts Center. Dan Hoy, who portrays Munkustrap, came by the NWADG office to talk with Becca Martin-Brown, features editor, about living his dream role.
FAQ ‘Cats’ WHEN — 1:30 & 7 p.m. May 30; 8 p.m. May 31; 2 & 8 p.m. June 1; 2 p.m. June 2 WHERE — Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville COST — $51 & up INFO — 443-5600
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team as they talk about high school sports and Billy Joel. They will cover the baseball and softball tournaments in Northwest Arkansas and interview Crosby Tuck, the new head football coach at Van Buren.
Dr. Kevin Fitzpatrick is a professor of sociology at the University of Arkansas who is actively engaged in local efforts to ease the burdens of homelessness and create paths of assistance to help bring people out of such circumstances.
In this edition of “Speaking of Arkansas,” we discuss a new project in Fayetteville designed to usher “unsheltered” people from the woods toward permanent housing. We also discuss the challenges to those efforts and whether Dr. Fitzpatrick gives panhandlers anything when he spots them on the area’s street corners.
Links to organizations mentioned in today’s podcast include: ServeNWA — servenwa.org
The University of Arkansas Community and Family Institute — cfi.uark.edu
The Salvation Army in Northwest Arkansas — http://salvationarmyaok.org/nwarkansas
Join Lara Jo Hightower, Julie Gabel, director, and Emmeline Fletcher, 8-year old Junie B. Jones expert/super fan, as they talk about the upcoming production of "Junie B. Jones the Musical."
Junie B. Jones is the beloved children’s fiction character created by Barbara Parks in 1992. Over the course of three decades, Parks would go on to write nearly 30 books featuring the precocious Junie.
Fayetteville’s Arts Live Theatre is presenting “Junie B. Jones, the Musical”, which condenses material from four of Parks’ most popular Junie B. Jones books into a 50-minute musical with around a dozen fun and funny songs.
The show runs at 7 p.m. May 2-4 and 2 p.m. on May 4-5. Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults. Patrons can call 521-4932 for more information or to reserve tickets.
Arkansas' U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton is spending part of his April Senate recess traveling around Arkansas. He recently visited the offices of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette in downtown Fayetteville and joined Greg Harton, editorial page editor, and Rusty Turner, editor, for an episode of "Speaking of Arkansas."
Our discussion touched on immigration, the report from the special counsel on Russian meddling in U.S. elections, the senator's efforts to eliminate illicit drugs from China and unwashed poppy seeds, and health care.
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For several years now, longtime Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder has advised other county leaders the county jail, with a capacity around 700 inmates, is operating in "crisis mode" due to overcrowding.
Only the Quorum Court, which consists of 15 elected justices of the peace, can authorize expansion of the jail, a project that would likely require an increase in the county sales tax. The cost to add about 500 beds is around $38 million.
In this edition of "Speaking of Arkansas," Greg Harton and Rusty Turner of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette interview Sheriff Helder about a $38 million expansion proposal that has stalled in the Quorum Court. Helder responds to ideas put forth by others to reduce the jail population in hopes of avoiding the need for an expansion, including calls for him to end the so-called 287(g) program through which his agency cooperates with federal immigration authorities to review the legal status of people booked into the county jail.
For additional information from Sheriff Helder, visit https://www.co.washington.ar.us/government/departments-f-z/sheriff If you'd like to get involved in discussions about the jail at the Washington County Quorum Court, visit https://www.co.washington.ar.us/government/elected-officials/quorum-court/2019-2020-agenda-minutes/2019-agendas to learn more about the agendas of upcoming Quorum Court and committee meetings. Videos of recent meetings may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/user/washcoar/videos And, as always, subscribe to the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette at http://www.nwaonline.com for regular coverage of Washington County issues.
“Waitress" The Tony Award-nominated musical “Waitress” opened at the Walton Arts Center April 9 as part of the first national tour.
The musical debuted on Broadway in 2016 and was brought to life by screenwriter Jessie Nelson (“I Am Sam”); choreographer Lorin Latarro (“Les Dangereuse Liasons,” “Waiting for Godot”); Tony-winning director Diane Paulus (“Hair,” “Pippin,” “Finding Neverland”); and seven-time Grammy-nominee Sara Bareilles, who wrote the original music and lyrics.
Actors Christine Dwyer (Jenna) and Steven Good (Dr. Pomatter) stopped by the NWADG office to chat with What’s Up! associate editor Jocelyn Murphy about their characters, traveling the country and being part of this groundbreaking musical.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team Chip Souza, Henry Apple and Paul Boyd talk high school baseball and softball in this week's edition of "The Shop."
The crew talks about baseball, softball, and the Hogeye Marathon.
It is that floating time of the year.
Flip Putthoff, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors writer, talks about the ins and outs of floating in Northwest Arkansas.
Putthoff will talk about the best practices for floating including any needed permits, where the float for your experience level, canoe and kayak outfitters and more.
Missy Gipson is founder and artistic director of Pilot Arts, a theater company based in Fayetteville and dedicated to the idea that musicals are fun for everyone, on stage and off. In this podcast, she talks with Becca Martin-Brown about the next Pilot Arts production, “Freaky Friday.”
FAQ
‘Freaky Friday: The Musical’
WHEN — 7 p.m. March 27-30; 2 p.m. March 30-31
WHERE — Arkansas Air and Military Museum, 4290 S. School Ave., Fayetteville
COST — $12-$30
INFO — 879-1034
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors reporter Flip Putthoff is ready for crappie fishing. Join Flip and photo editor Spencer Tirey as they talk about the best time of the year to fish for Crappie (hint: it is getting close), where to find them, how to catch them and more.
Join What's Up! associate editor Jocelyn Murphy and features writer Lara Jo Hightower as they chat with director Shana Gold and actor Emily Tomlinson about what makes TheatreSquared's production of Sarah DeLappe's Pulitzer Prize-nominated play, "The Wolves", so special.
In "The Wolves", a close-knit group of teen girls spar on and off the soccer field as they seek to navigate the rough waters between childhood and adulthood. "The Village Voice" said DeLappe's play is a "smart, hilarious, delightful meditation on society, sex and soccer". The show is running now through March 24 at T2.
Read more about the show at https://bit.ly/2O6HYuJ
TheatreSquared has much to be proud of in its new, $31 million building. The professional company's current home at the Nadine Baum Studios has one performance space, a small rehearsal room that doubles as storage and a cramped green room/dressing room area. The new theater, opening in August, includes two performance spaces; a scene shop; rehearsal space; a costume shop; and a commons area intended to invite even non-playgoers in. Hear Martin Miller, T2 executive director, and Bob Ford, artistic director and company founder, talk about “walking around inside your dream” in this What’s Up! podcast with Lara Jo Hightower and Becca Martin-Brown.
There’s so much excitement surrounding the Walton Arts Center’s 2019-20 Broadway season, it’s hard to know where to begin! There are seven shows. Five of them are on their first national tour. Six of them are Arkansas premieres. There are two sure-to-be-popular add-ons that season subscribers get first crack at. And there’s literally something for everybody. Listen to WAC spokeswoman Jennifer Wilson chat with Jocelyn Murphy, What’s Up! associate editor, on this edition of our What’s Up! podcast.
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports editor Flip Putthoff as he tells us about fishing walleye in Northwest Arkansas. Now is the time to start fishing for them. Flip will let us know the best places to fish, how best to catch them, how to cook them and more. Be careful when you get one on the line, they've got teeth.
It’s Christmas every day right now for theater lovers in Northwest Arkansas, as local producers and presenters announce their 2019-20 seasons. This week, Features writer Lara Jo Hightower and Features editor Becca Martin-Brown visited with Bob Ford, co-founder and artistic director of TheatreSquared, and Martin Miller, the company’s executive director, about the first season in T2’s new home just south of the Walton Arts Center.
Ed McClure, artistic director for Arkansas Public Theatre in Rogers, says choosing a season is a lot like selecting stores for a mall: The musicals are the big, flashy anchor stores, and the rest are the boutiques that fill in in between.
The final contract signing for APT’s 34th season, announced at a gala March 1 at the Victory Theatre, was a little more stressful than most, with the 2020 summer musical selection changing right up to the wire. McClure explains what happened and discusses the rest of the 2019-20 offerings with Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's features editor Becca Martin-Brown in this podcast.
Read more about the season in Sunday’s What’s Up!, inside the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team Chip Souza, Henry Apple, Rick Fires and Paul Boyd for the latest episode of The Shop. The crew will talk about the start of the 6A state basketball tournament at Bentonville West High School. They will also talk about high school wrestling and swimming.
Joe Steinmetz became the University of Arkansas' sixth chancellor of the Fayetteville campus three years ago. In this edition of the "Speaking of Arkansas" podcast, host Greg Harton is joined by Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Editor Rusty Turner for a conversation with Steinmetz on a wide range of issues related to the university:
• Efforts to promote diversity and inclusion on campus and in the state's business community. • A planned arts and design district in south Fayetteville. • Safety on campus, ranging from sexual assault to concealed handguns to the tragic, recent death of a student struck by a car as she walked in a crosswalk. • UA-Fayetteville's economic impact on the state. • Whether anyone needs to come to the rescue of Mullins Library on the UA campus.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team Chip Souza, Rick Fires, Henry Apple and Paul Boyd talk high school sports in this week's edition of "The Shop."
The crew will recap the fallout from the Friday night Springdale/Fayetteville melee, what's settled in the 6A post season standings, conference tournament results for smaller districts, wrestling and swimming.
Did you forget about Valentine's Day? No worries, tune in as Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette features editor Becca Martin-Brown gives you some last minute ideas for where to take your Valentine.
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team, Chip Souza, Rick Fires, Paul Boyd and Henry Apple as they talk about the latest news from high school sports in Northwest Arkansas. The crew will talk about the final few games from the 6A schools and tournament play from the smaller conferences.
What is an arts corridor and why do Fayetteville officials want one?
In this podcast, listeners will learn more about Fayetteville's proposed cultural arts corridor project, such as: • What an arts corridor is and what sparked the idea in Fayetteville • Why the city is likely to build the arts corridor regardless of whether voters approve the funding plan in an April 9 election • Why city leaders believe it's important to tie existing amenities together • What city leaders plan to do about parking the civic space would displace • Discussion about the economic impact the arts corridor might be expected to have • Whether the civic space is an anti-Bikes, Blues and BBQ project (https://bikesbluesandbbq.org/)
Fayetteville residents will be asked in April to provide $30 million to build what city leaders call a "civic space" on the city-owned parking lot at West Avenue and Dickson Street. That parking lot, with 290 spaces, now serves as primary parking for the Walton Arts Center's performances. The project (http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3456/Cultural-Arts-Corridor) on the April 9 sales tax election is referred to as a cultural arts corridor that includes the civic space as well as a trail/park connecting the area's arts-related amenities, from the new TheatreSquared performance space (https://ournextstage.org) to the Fayetteville Public Library, which is now expanding (https://www.beyondwordsfpl.org/), and beyond to land the University of Arkansas is transforming into Windgate Arts and Design District in south Fayetteville.
This podcast features an interview with Breck Gastinger, a senior associate with Nelson Byrd Woltz (https://www.nbwla.com), a landscape design and engineering firm funded with a Walton Family Foundation grant to the city for design work on the project. He's joined by Zu Ponca, an associate with the firm, and Peter Neirengarten, who is sustainability director for the city of Fayetteville and is leading the city's efforts on the project. Visit nwaonline.com for more stories on the Arts Corridor. https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/jan/30/fayetteville-council-sees-final-concept/ https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2018/dec/07/public-helps-shape-planned-arts-corrido/
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team Chip Souza, Henry Apple and Paul Boyd talk about basketball season, the upcoming start of spring sports, wrestling, swimming, National Signing Day and more on this week's edition of "The Shop."
Outdoors editor Flip Putthoff and photo editor Spencer Tirey talk about winter fishing in Northwest Arkansas. Find out what fish will bite in the winter, which lakes are stocked and the one lake in the area that stays warm in the winter.
Join Chip Souza, Henry Apple, Rick Fires and Paul Boyd as they talk high school basketball in Northwest Arkansas. The teams have reached the halfway point of conference play. They's discuss the Fayetteville lead for both boys and girls teams, tiebreakers in basketball versus football, Rogers is having a great season, and more topics.
For years, government officials in Benton County have piecemealed the county’s civil and criminal courts system. Currently, six judges hold court in four different buildings that were not built to be courtrooms.
Benton County leaders have set a special election on March 12 to ask voters for a ⅛-cents sales tax increase that will raise about $25 million for a four-story courts facility in downtown Bentonville.
In this episode of "Speaking of Arkansas," Benton County Judge Barry Moehring and Susan Anglin, a member of the 15-member Quorum Court, speak about the project, the tax proposal and the need.
Moehring and other county officials plan 11 town hall meetings to deliver information about the project across the county. Below are the forum times and locations.
Join Chip Souza, Henry Apple, Rick Fires and the Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year Paul Boyd this week on "The Shop." The crew recaps the latest high school basketball games across the state from the 6A to the small schools.
Join Chip Souza, Henry Apple, Rick Fires and the Arkansas Sportswriter of the Year Paul Boyd this week on "The Shop." The crew recap high school basketball games including Bentonville at Fayetteville, Springdale at Rogers, Fort Smith Northside, Bentonville west and more. The Shop will also talk about the new conference classification system in Arkansas outside of football.
Join Chip Souza, Rick Fires, Henry Apple and Paul Boyd as they talk high school basketball in this week's edition of The Shop.
The sports crew recaps Tuesday's (1/8/19) games including Springdale's Heather Hunsucker's 100th win, several 7A teams are undefeated including Springdale, Fayetteville and Bentonville, and other teams in other conferences.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team talks about this year's prep basketball favorites Fayetteville, Bentonville and others, as 6A conference games begin as well as smaller schools worth watching like Valley Springs, Elkins and more.
In the inaugural edition of a Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette podcast called "Speaking of Arkansas," Greg Harton, editorial page editor, and Editor Rusty Turner are joined in our podcast studio by Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is about to have his own inauguration into a second four-year term as Arkansas' chief executive. The governor speaks to the upcoming legislative session, the allocation of funding for an underground fire fouling the air in Bella Vista, the hiring of two former state legislators from Northwest Arkansas into full-time jobs with the state and his just-named pick to fill a vacancy on the Arkansas Highway Commission, among other topics. More episodes to come, so stay tuned.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team talk last week's state tournament and championship weather delays, Shiloh Christian losing a starter due to appendicitis, Boonville advancing, upcoming games and more.
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports department as they talk about last week's high school football games on the latest episode of "The Shop."
The Shop returns as the crew, Henry Apple, Paul Boyd , Rick Fires and Chip Souza talk about the first week of Northwest Arkansas' football postseason.
Outdoors editor Flip Putthoff encourages his listeners to smoke their Thanksgiving turkeys this year.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoor editor Flip Putthoff talks about the kickoff to the modern gun season for deer hunters.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team talk about what happened in the first week of playoff action and the upcoming matchups. Take a listen to "The Shop" to learn more.
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports department for "The Shop." Chip Souza, Rick Fires, Henry Apple and Paul Boyd talk about the last conference football game and look toward the postseason.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reporter Doug Thompson talks about some of the surprises from the 2018 mid-term election.
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team as they recap last week's high school football games and look ahead to this week.
Flip Putthoff's outdoors podcast is all about fishing Beaver Lake this week. He's talk about the best times and baits to fish and the results of some big fishing tournaments at the lake.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports teams talk about high school football in "The Shop" podcast.
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team as the go over the previous week's high school games. Paul, Rick and Chip touch on the Bentonville/Fayetteville game, Darius Bowers' knee, Bentonville West/Har-Ber game, Springdale/Rogers, Siloam Springs, Van Buren and more.
Join Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette outdoors editor Flip Putthoff as he talks about fall foliage trip in Northwest Arkansas. Flip will let you know to go to see the best color in the trees. Go hiking, driving or floating.
The 'Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette' sports team talks about high school football.
Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team, Chip Souza, Rick Fires, Henry Apple and Paul Boyd as they talk about the previous week's high school football games. They cover several important matchups including the Springdale/Bentonville West match, Bentonville/Van Buren, the success of several backup quarterbacks and more.
The "Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" sports team talks about high school football.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team in this week's Prep Rally Podcast. Join Chip Souza, Henry Apple, Rick Fires and Paul Boyd as they talk about last week's games including Fayetteville vs. Bryant, Bentonville West's injuries. The crew will also preview the upcoming games which begin conference play.
The Week 2 edition of the Prep Rally Podcast featuring 'Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette' sports editor Chip Souza and writers Rick Fires, Paul Boyd and Henry Apple. The crew talk shop about last week's prep football games and preview some of this week's matchups.