A study released yesterday by Oxfam International suggests that many workers in Arkansas would benefit from a raise in the federal minimum wage. A matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation will soon result in a mountain bike trail in Springdale, and Fayetteville joins the Arkansas Downtown Network.
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There is plenty to do in Springdale this weekend including visiting the Amtrak Exhibit Train or eating at the 10th annual Wingfest.
This month's Three Things feature tells us three things we should all know about CPR
Becca says this year, the Washington County Library System's summer reading program is called “Fizz, Boom, Read.”
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Yesterday's runoff elections settled the GOP side of the ticket for this year's election for Arkansas Attorney General, but yesterday's runoffs may also have implications for funding the state's Private Option next year. Meanwhile, state legislators this week debated whether public schools should be allowed to tie onto the fiber optic network used by the state's higher education institutions, and Fort Smith Public Schools' summer meals program for youths gets underway.
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Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, what has been termed by some as mommy-blogging has become big business in the area. We learn about the legality of earning money for blogs and reviews. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
Manhattan Transfer will play its holiday show tonight at Walton Arts Center, and “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be at Nadine Baum Studios right across the street
“Oh Christmas Tree” by Kelly Mulhollan
Kyle, Iti and Rhonda Dillard, KUAF’s underwriting director, give away gift certificates from Debra Dubois Massage Therapist, Arsaga’s, Newton’s Jewelers in Fort Smith, White River Nursery, and Urban Jungle.
“Here Comes Santa Claus” by Asleep at the Wheel
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center has all the details on holiday-themed shows and ticket availability.
“Happy Holiday” by Manhattan Transfer
Kyle, Iti and Rhonda Dillard, KUAF’s underwriting director, give away gift certificates from New Design School, Live on Stage, the University of Arkansas Bookstore, Rogers Historical Museum and Dog Party U.S.A.
“Carol of the Bells” by California Guitar Trio
A survey conducted by the United Way of Northwest Arkansas shows that local non-profits are serving more people in spite of despite earning lesser money.
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Oscar Peterson