The Amazeum yesterday announced that it had received a $10 million matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation.Ozarks At Large
The Amazeum yesterday announced that it had received a $10 million matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation.The Arkansas Department of Education yesterday released the annual achievement adequacy report for primary and secondary schools in the state. The state Department of Human Services says that more than 49,000 Arkansans have been automatically enrolled in insurance plans based on a formula by the Arkansas Insurance Department. the director of FEMA under President Clinton declares his candidacy for the Fourth District seat in U.S. Congress. The Marshals Museum in Fort Smith gets a boost, and Mercy Hospital NWA names its new president.
The Arkansas Department of Education yesterday released the annual achievement adequacy report for primary and secondary schools in the state. The state Department of Human Services says that more than 49,000 Arkansans have been automatically enrolled in insurance plans based on a formula by the Arkansas Insurance Department. the director of FEMA under President Clinton declares his candidacy for the Fourth District seat in U.S. Congress. The Marshals Museum in Fort Smith gets a boost, and Mercy Hospital NWA names its new president.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we spend time with a student who is part of the Autism Support Program at the University of Arkansas…a program developed two years ago on campus. And we'll also find out about the plans for Nerdies…a program that will cater toward young people who might not want to spend time on the field or the court, but working with other hobbies and pastimes.
The Arkansas Libertarian Party will be on the 2014 ballot in Arkansas. The party is now trying to make sure they can automatically qualify for the 2016 ballot.
You can't do everything there is to do in the next two months...but we have some suggestions.
In this month's music review, we listen to Let's Be Still, the sophomore album from Seattle-based The Head and the Heart.
Some kids may like athletics or marching band, but one effort in Fayetteville aims to nurture the next generation of nerds in a positive atmosphere.
Two years ago we reported on plans by the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville to establish a comprehensive support program for students with high functioning autism. Nine students are now enrolled. The UA is among two-dozen colleges offering such services.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, january 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, lions and tigers and wampus cats? We learn whats in a name when it comes to high school mascots around Arkansas. Plus, lung cancer rates are on the decline in Arkansas while the use of solar energy systems is on the rise.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.
at end of show: "Keep on the Sunny Side" Roe Family Singers
Congressman Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor traded verbal blows late last week as each addressed the Delta Grassroots Caucus, which held its annual meeting in Little Rock. Enrollment in the state's Private Option continued to grow last month, as evidenced by a new report released by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the University of Arkansas System moved forward with its future online university programs last week by hiring the school's first three employees.
"Shuckatoom" by American Top 40
Students begin to lose gains made throughout the academic year almost as soon as the final bell rings for summer vacation. An open forum tomorrow at the Jones Center in Springdale will address opportunities to keep students' minds active during out of school times. Many organizations will be involved, including the Arkansas Out of School Network.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, says it was an especially busy week for economic matters in Arkansas, including Tyson Foods' attempt to acquire Hillshire Brands.
Children's House in Springdale is designed to help some of the youngest victims of abuse and neglect in northwest Arkansas.
"Twilight" by U2
