The 28th Annual National Veteran’s Golden Age Games will take place this weekend and into next week across NWA. We talk with a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to sweep the track, rifle, bicycle and swimming competitions.
Ozarks At Large
Every year a select group of Arkansas elders obtain their GED, or general equivalency diploma. This spring, a Madison County minnow farmer was among the graduating class. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to meet him.Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
The first in a series of meetings looking at overhauling workforce development education in the state is held. Freidns of one Fayetteville park organize in order to potentially grow the large public amenity, and a series of meetings in coming weeks will show what's being done to mitigate the impairment of one local waterway.
Ahead on Ozarks, how to stay safe and entertained this summer. Also, we learn about a tick-borne illness called bobcat fever that's affecting local cats.We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics talks to the CEO of St. Vincent Health System about a recent acquisition and merger.Becca says the winner of the 66th annual River Valley Invitational has an installation on display at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.
Dr. Estes from Mercy's Bella Vista clinic discusses how to protect yourself against heat, ticks, and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center is here to tell us about the Blue Man Group, Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band, Tao – The Art of Drum, and other events.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week results from its “Blueprint for Stronger Services”--a department wide review designed to increase efficiency and cut costs. Sixteen offices in Arkansas will be closed.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net discusses 2011’s biggest stories.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has details on today’s gallery tour and Skyspace discussion at Crystal Bridges, and a sci-fi book club meeting in Bella Vista.
Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams sat down with UA-Fort Smith Director of Theatre Bob Stevenson to find out more about the multiple award-winning classic production “South Pacific.”
To hear more of the conversation between Kyle Kellams and Bob Stevenson, click here .
“Some Enchanted Evening” by Sonny Rolling
