Michael Dorcas, herpetologist and professor at Davidson College in North Carolina, will speak this afternoon at 4:00 in Room 604 of the Science Building on the University of Arkansas campus. One of his areas of expertise is the problem of invasive Burmese pythons in southern Florida.
Ozarks At Large
Today, Fayetteville is celebrating its first community orchard, which is located at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, says the House and Senate continue to consider private option funding while in session in Little Rock.
The Arkansas House yesterday again voted down the appropriation for the Private Option, a date is set for a lawsuit challenging the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, the NWA Council calculates when the region will be home to half-a-million people, and Walmart plans to push more small stores in the coming year.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we look at the history of The Lincoln Echo, the last in a long line of African American newspapers in Arkansas. Plus, we speak with one of the cast members of 'I Love Lucy On Stage,' and we find out how Martin Greer makes his sweet treats.
On this edition of Ozarks, a task force on race is working in Harrison to discuss the past, present and future of that city. And a student organization at the University of Arkansas is working to make sure a small town in Belize will have an ample supply of safe water in the future.On this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock takes a look at the state's Lt. Governor's race. Also, the Springdale Police Department is offering a period of warrant amnesty for the next week.A producer and actor discuss the work that goes into Leo, which can be seen on stage at the Walton Arts Center Friday night.
Grant Tennille, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and the creator of the LA*ish Documentary will on the University of Arkansas campus this week.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, March 31, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a preview of an upcoming grief seminar for bereaved parents. Also, Fort Smith releases an annual report on its homeless community.
KUAF's new blog gives listeners insights they can't find elsewhere.
"Halloween" by John Carpenter
The Farm Bill is making it to the committee stage in Washington, though many Senators are disappointed with cuts made to nutrition programs in the House version of the bill. A group works to quantify racial disparities in Arkansas' criminal justice system. And fall colors reach their peak this week in the Natural State.
"Tango Viejo" by Montana Skies
On October 18th The Buffalo River Back Country Horsemen set out on the Great River Ride, from Ponca to Buffalo City, to commemorate the 40th anniversary the of the Back Country Horsemen of America-- dedicated to the preservation of horse trails on public land. Jacqueline Froelich visits with the horsemen—and women, as they depart on their two week journey—which ends on Halloween.
"Goby" by Kaki King
The Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville is hosting a Grease sing-a-long for Halloween.
"Every Direction is North" by El Ten Eleven
An effort is underway in Fayetteville to increase the amount of public art in the city.
"I Could Write a Book" by Miles Davis
