
Ozarks At Large

A workshop this month in Fort Smith is designed to help candidates, and potential candidates, of all kinds learn more about the electoral process.
A Tom Bresh concert in the River Valley and the Waka Winter Classic in NWA are on Becca's music agenda this week.


Yesterday, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration officials yesterday outlined Governor Mike Beebe's budget priorities to state legislators. Funding for the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid could be in danger after a special election for state Senate yesterday. And the University of Arkansas Fort Smith is in the process of developing its its first Master's degree program.



Lineups for music festivals are just part of what to keep your eye on this week.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, Davy Carter, Speaker of the Arkansas House, talks with Roby Brock about the continuing process to decide funding for the Private Option. And Jim DePriest, a deputy Attorney General for Arkansas, explains how his office combats potential fraud against seniors.
During the official opening day ceremonies, we heard remarks from Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges' executive director Don Bacigalupi, and the museum's architect, Moshe Safdie.
For a slideshow of photos from the opening ceremony, click
“Anthropology” by: Charlie Parker
One 11.11.11, we roamed the galleries of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art taping reaction from locals, volunteers, visitors, staff and a lead acquisitions curator.
Becca gives us some entertainment options for the weekend once we've finished our visit to Crystal Bridges.
“Arkansas Traveler” by Speedy West
Following opening day ceremonies, we speak to some visitors on the Bentonville Square including Dick Trammel, Senator John Boozman, Congressman Steve Womack, and Mike Malone.
Arkansas-grown Christmas trees could be in short supply this season.