Screen time is on the rise for children and adults alike. Author Richard Louv offers his views on the importance of maintaining a balance between technology and nature.
Ozarks At Large
Some young entrepreneurs are helping make changes in Springdale. Many of them are returning to the city where they grew up.
The Arkansas gubernatorial candidate has plans for November plus business news from around the state in this week’s Talk Business and Politics Update.
New data show that one in every 65 children in Arkansas has an autism spectrum disorder. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the Arkansas Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Program, a collaboration among experts at UAMS-Little Rock and UA-Fayetteville, is on task to both clearly document ASD and intervene.
Ozark Regional Transit is launching it's new route 620 today, which will connect small towns throughout Washington County to one another, and to the larger transit system in the region. The two GOP candidates for Lieutenant Governor that will face off in a runoff election later this month sound off on their views regarding medical marijuana. And, ArcBest Corporation announces its plans to build a new headquarters at Chaffee Crossing, an investment worth $30 million.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we'll hear the pitter-patter of many feet; young, old, male or female.If you're interested in running, we'll have tips on how to get started. Plus, a celebration of the life of Maya Angelou in a special edition of Arkansongs, Becca Martin Brown has What's Up this afternoon, and our Sunday Morning Montage.
Here is our collection of clips dedicated to running.
1. Jackson Browne sings about Running on Empty.
2. Richard Dawson (the bad guy) hears a famous movie line in The Running Man.
3. The Dixie Chicks are Ready to Run.
4. A young Forrest Gump hears what will become a familiar refrain.
5. RUN DMC and It's Tricky.
6. Usain Bolt wins the 2014 200 meters in Sochi.
7. Pharcyde sings Runnin'.
8. Chariots of Fire: Get up and run!
9. Jerry Seinfeld explains how he won the big race.
10. Bruce Springsteen is a scared and lonely rider in Born to Run.
Apologies to: Roger Bannister, Julia Roberts in the Runaway Bride and Dion. Maybe next time.
1. Jackson Browne sings about Running on Empty.
2. Richard Dawson (the bad guy) hears a famous movie line in The Running Man.
3. The Dixie Chicks are Ready to Run.
4. A young Forrest Gump hears what will become a familiar refrain.
5. RUN DMC and It's Tricky.
6. Usain Bolt wins the 2014 200 meters in Sochi.
7. Pharcyde sings Runnin'.
8. Chariots of Fire: Get up and run!
9. Jerry Seinfeld explains how he won the big race.
10. Bruce Springsteen is a scared and lonely rider in Born to Run.
Apologies to: Roger Bannister, Julia Roberts in the Runaway Bride and Dion. Maybe next time.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we learn the trick of the trade with a monster truck driver. Plus, if you had a magazine, how would you choose its name? Would it be literal, a hint as to what's expected inside, or something completely different?
Daniel Hintz with Downtown Bentonville Inc. stops by to discuss some of the events at the first First Friday of the season.
A bill that would cap growth in state spending is reintroduced to a House committee today while an approved bill to change the state's scholarship lottery system moves to Governor Mike Beebe's office for the governor's signature. And, more trail construction may soon get underway in Rogers.
"I'm Walking" by Fats Domino
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business talks to Larry Teague (D-Nashville) about budget concerns and the continued discussion over Mediciad expansion.
A preview of a talk tonight on the University of Arkansas campus about what the Four Corners area in the American west might have been like centuries ago.
"Sorbet No. 1: Latin American Interlude" by Evelyn Glennie
Becca Martin Brown says last-minute plans for a cold Tuesday night are no problem...and inexpensive.