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/

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: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sports/prep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sports/prep/</a> Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sportsemail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sportsemail/</a>

Basketball Roundup for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley

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

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: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/email/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/email/</a> Support your local news by subscribing at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/subscribe</a>

Know the News - Addressing the lack of affordable housing in Northwest Arkansas

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

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: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/email/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/email/</a> Support your local news by subscribing at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/subscribe</a>

Speaking of Arkansas - Civic Love in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

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.

Know The News Podcast - January 27, 2023

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

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: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sports/prep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sports/prep/</a> Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sportsemail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sportsemail/</a> Support your local news by subscribing at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/subscribe</a>

Prep Rally - Weather wrecks this week's basketball games in Northwest Arkansas and River Valley

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

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: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/email/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/email/</a> Support your local news by subscribing at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/subscribe</a>

Know the News - From show biz to natural wine

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/

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: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sportsemail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sportsemail/</a> Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/email/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/email/</a>

Prep Rally Podcast - January 19, 2023

The race is on to protect undeveloped land from getting paved over by Northwest Arkansas’ explosive growth. Rusty Turner, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editor, and Ron Wood, NWADG reporter, talk with Grady Spann, executive director Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, and Elizabeth Bowen, with Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning, about what’s being done to protect natural areas and green spaces in the region 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

The race is on to protect undeveloped land from getting paved over by Northwest Arkansas’ explosive growth. Rusty Turner, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette editor, and Ron Wood, NWADG reporter, talk with Grady Spann, executive director Northwest Arkansas Land Trust, and Elizabeth Bowen, with Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning, about what’s being done to protect natural areas and green spaces in the region on the Know the News Podcast. Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/email/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/email/</a> Support your local news by subscribing at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/subscribe</a>

Know The News - Northwest Arkansas Land Trust protecting natural areas

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 conference basketball games including Springdale HIgh’s huge comeback win Tuesday against rival Har-Ber. Read more sports stories at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sports/prep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sports/prep/</a> Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sportsemail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sportsemail/</a> Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/email/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/email/</a> Support your local news by subscribing at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/subscribe</a>

Prep Rally Podcast - January 12, 2022

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

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports reporters recap the Class 3A state football championship as Charleston knocked off Booneville.  Read more sports stories at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sports/prep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sports/prep/</a> Sign up for our free Prep Sports newsletter at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/sportsemail/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/sportsemail/</a> Support your local news by subscribing at: <a href="http://nwaonline.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/subscribe</a>

Prep Rally Report - Dec. 13, 2022

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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.

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.

Silver Dollar City

Stephanie Orman

Editorial editor Greg Harton interviews Bentonville mayoral candidate Stephanie Orman.

Stephanie Orman interview

Asa Hutchinson

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.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson

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.

The Shop 9-20

Join the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette sports team as they recap last week's high school football games and look ahead to this week.

NWADG Prep Podcast 10/30/18

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.

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.

The Shop

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.

White River Trout Fishing

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.

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.

The Shop January 23, 2020

Danielle Hatch

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.

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.

Danielle Hatch on the professional, societal barriers facing women artists

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

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 <a href="https://www.beyondwordsfpl.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.beyondwordsfpl.org</a>

Expansion of Fayetteville Public Library continues

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.

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 <a href="http://thadenschool.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thadenschool.org</a>. "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 <a href="http://nwaonline.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com/podcast</a>. 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.

Thaden School

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.

The Shop 9-5

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.

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.

Benton County Courthouse sales tax

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/.

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 <a href="https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/dec/31/art-helps-paint-picture-of-northwest-ar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/dec/31/art-helps-paint-picture-of-northwest-ar/</a>.

Octavio Logo helps paint a picture of NWA's immigrant population

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.

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.

Speaking of Arkansas - Arkansas Governor Interview

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.

The Shop - Prep Rally Podcast 1/30/19

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/

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. <a href="https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/sep/17/eyes-on-the-walleye-prize-20190917/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2019/sep/17/eyes-on-the-walleye-prize-20190917/</a>

Walleye Fishing in Beaver Lake

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-CorridorThe 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.

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 <a href="http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3456/Cultural-Arts-Corridor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/3456/Cultural-Arts-Corridor</a> The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission's website is <a href="https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/</a> As always, news coverage related to the arts corridor and other Northwest Arkansas news can be found at <a href="http://nwaonline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nwaonline.com</a>, website of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.

Fayetteville's Cultural Arts Corridor

Katy Henriksen

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-/.

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 <a href="https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/jan/12/katy-henriksen-arts-journalist-carving-/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/jan/12/katy-henriksen-arts-journalist-carving-/</a>.

People to watch in the arts in 2020: Katy Henriksen

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.

Valentine

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