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Ozarks At Large
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In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
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The state legislature finished business before getting ready to adjourn this year's fiscal session, and Peco Foods announces expansion in Arkansas. Those stories and more in this morning's week in review.
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Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, has a long list of St. Patrick's Day activities.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, April 18, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.
Republican state lawmakers remain skeptical about Governor Beebe's push to expand the state's Medicaid system, and Speaker of the House Davy Carter says that he's unsure about the long-term costs of the program. The Fort Smith Police Department unveils a new online service aimed at saving time for people involved in some minor auto accidents. The Rogers Historical Museum has a record-breaking year. And, two convenience store chains vie for the same piece of land in Fayetteville.
"Blackberry Blossom" by Mark O'Connor
Governor Mike Beebe gave his State of the State address before a joint-session of the state legislature yesterday. In the address, he once again urged lawmakers to enact federally-backed expansions to the state's Medicaid system.
Bentonville-based Walmart announced yesterday it would hire 100,000 honorably discharged veterans beginning this spring.
"Please Ask For Help" by Telekinesis
Becca Martin Brown has help if you made a resolution to get out of the house more in 2013.