Digital Series

"Once Upon a Time in Arkansas"

What power does storytelling hold, and how has it impacted our state’s history? Dive into a unique catalog of Arkansas folklore in the new AETN digital series "Once Upon a Time in Arkansas." A blend of sharecroppers' stories, myths of the Wild West and tall tales from the deepest hollers of the Ozarks, the series takes a creative look at some of the more powerful stories.

Tune in Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. starting Oct. 3 at facebook.com/aetntv.

Outdoors

"Exploring Arkansas" digital series premieres Oct. 2

Check out new digital-first segments of "Exploring Arkansas" beginning Oct. 2 on AETN's Facebook page and aetn.org. A new episode will be released each Wednesday featuring host Chuck Dovish discovering more natural wonders of The Natural State.

Tune in Wednesdays beginning Oct. 2 at facebook.com/aetntv and aetn.org.

In The Community

Free Events for "Country Music" in North Little Rock

Want more "Country Music"? This free event will feature a 45-minute screening, followed by karaoke and light refreshments.

Join us Saturdays, Oct. 5 and 12, at 1:30 p.m. at Laman Library in North Little Rock.

Learn more at aetn.org/countrymusic.

Public Affairs

"Retro Report on PBS"

"Retro Report on PBS," a new one-hour magazine format series hosted by journalist Celeste Headlee and artist Masud Olufani and featuring New Yorker humorist Andy Borowitz, premieres Oct. 7. Produced by Retro Report, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to arm the public with a complete picture of today’s most important stories, the series offers viewers a fresh perspective on current headlines, revealing their unknown – and often surprising – connections to the past.

Tune in Mondays and Tuesdays starting Oct. 7 at 8 p.m.

Programming

"Student Selects" premieres Oct. 13

Arkansas student filmmakers showcase their creativity and talent in "Student Selects 2019." The special will include comedies, dramas, music videos and historical films.The most frightening and hair-raising films will be included in "Student Selects: Ghosts, Blood & Zombies 5."

Tune in to "Student Selects" Oct. 13 and "Ghosts, Blood & Zombies" Oct. 27 and 31. See the complete schedule at aetn.org/schedule.

In The Community

"State of the Art" to be screened at HSDFF

Join AETN at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival for a screening of "State of the Art." The film highlights seven artists featured in an exhibition at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville.

Join us Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 4:45 p.m. at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.

Podcast

"Country Fried"

Listen to "Country Fried" this month as host Ryan Harmon talks to country music icons and Arkansas favorites including Darrell Scott, Shawn Camp and more.

Available on Facebook and select podcast providers.

Like us at facebook.com/aetntv for more.

Programming

Halloween with AETN

Celebrate Halloween with a full lineup of special programming. During the day, "Arthur," "Wild Kratts," "Curious George" and "The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That" will feature holiday episodes. The evening will be spooky and spirit filled with "Hauntings of Arkansas," "Sanatorium Hill," "Once Upon a Time in Arkansas" and "Student Selects: Ghosts, Blood & Zombies 5."

Tune in Thursday, Oct. 31. See the full schedule at aetn.org/schedule.