Robin Marty says recent legislation regarding abortion in several states is creating a bigger gap in available medical care for women of different economic levels.
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Nerdies is offering summer sessions next month, Apple Seeds is hosting a teaching farm tool drive, and more.
Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.
After Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza overturned the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage late Friday, dozens of couples rushed to the only courthouse open in the state on Saturday to obtain licenses—in the “Wedding Capital of the South”--Eureka Springs. Jacqueline Froelich was there. (UPDATE: As of 10:45am May 12th, the Carroll County Clerk's office stopped issuing licenses to same-sex couples, until further notice.)
Governor Mike Beebe has joined other governors in a call on Congress to forgo certain cuts to the National Guard. And although three Arkansas counties were issuing marriage certificates this morning to same-sex couples, others were not and instead are waiting on a ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the duo Still on the Hill talks about their new album, and how Beaver Lake inspired the songs. Plus, we learn about how Gunderpickles started with a family recipe, and we honor the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day in our Sunday Morning Montage, a song from Cletus Got Shot and more.
- “Mama Like Roses” by Elvis Presley
- Leave it to Beaver’s June Cleaver
- “Key Momma” Kanye West
- Birth of Royal Baby
- Mr. Mom
- “Momma” John Lennon
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting
- Brady Bunch’s Carol Brady
- “Mother” Danzig
- Mad Men’s Betty Draper
- Bambi
- “Mamma Said” The Shirelles
Still on the Hill's latest album aims to help educate northwest Arkansas residents about the history of Beaver Lake, and to promote a greater stewardship of the region's largest drinking water reservoir.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 1, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we'll hear the pitter-patter of many feet; young, old, male or female.If you're interested in running, we'll have tips on how to get started. Plus, a celebration of the life of Maya Angelou in a special edition of Arkansongs, Becca Martin Brown has What's Up this afternoon, and our Sunday Morning Montage.
PJ Robowski helps us preview tomorrow night's music faculty showcase.
Wildlife biologist Joe Neal is perennially listening for bird songs. As you will hear, he's noticed an unusual trend this autumn. Joe Neal's latest book is "Birdside Baptist and Other Ornithological Mysteries." He is also coauthor, with Douglas James, of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas press.
Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net sits down with two fellow political observers for a final look at the state's races before the polls close.
Dr. Joycelyn Elders was appointed Surgeon General of the United States in 1993. Her journey is the culmination of a remarkable life chronicled by The David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History at the University of Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich brings us her story. You can learn more at pryorcenter.uark.edu.
