
Ozarks At Large

The Arkansas Legislative council on Friday heard details of a potential agreement to settle more than two decades of litigation involving the state and three Little Rock area school districts. The Buffalo National River releases its operational plan for next year. The state Capitol building is prepped for the holidays. And both Razorback cross country teams take the regional NCAA title.



We celebrate National Novel Writing Month with a "book and writer" montage of songs and film clips.
- "Paperback Writer" The Beatles
- Nicholas Cage in Adaptation
- "Everyday I Write the Book" Elvis Costello
- The Shining
- Deconstructing Harry
- "Book I Read" Talking Heads
- Romancing the Stone
- "Lady Writer" Dire Straits
- Capote
- "who Wrote the Book of Love" the Montones



We continue our once-a-month series asking experts to explain three things about a certain topic. This month, in honor of National Philanthropy Month, three things about giving.
Several stories from the past week, as with most weeks, centered around money. We look at some of those stories in this morning's week in review.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: we find out, kind of, why Dr. Lonnie Smith is a “doctor.” The legendary jazz master of the Hammond organ will play in Fayetteville this weekend and he talks to Robert Ginsburg about his music and his career. And a survey to help gauge the direction for the city of Rogers as growth continues.
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has set up a new initiative aimed at Arkansans who have not completed college to get back into the classroom, the extreme heat is wreaking havoc with some of the state's wildlife, and more.
“Confirmation” by: Charlie Parker
Roby Brock from Talk Business discusses the results of a Hendrix College/Talk Business poll that looks at Arkansans' views on the Affordable Care Act and medicinal marijuana.
Recent polls indicate Americans have low opinions…some historically low…about the way we are governed. An Arkansas-based project, Directing Democracy, wants to re-engage members of the voting public by creating a piece of legislation…and taking a cross-country road trip…and filming a documentary about the experience. Kody Ford is one of the co-founders of Directing Democracy. For more information, visit DirectingDemocracy.com.
Trike Theatre prepares to head “Into the Woods (Jr.)” for its summer musical July 27-28. More information is available at TrikeTheatre.org.
Music: “I Guess This Is Goodbye” by: Stephen Sondheim
Becca reminds us that single tickets for the Walton Arts Center's 2012-2013 season are officially on sale. More information is available at WaltonArtsCenter.org.