Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
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There are plenty of opportunities to get out during the next few days.
New standards in education are increasing the accountability placed on the nations 5 and 6 year olds. Will it soon be PRE - K through 12?
UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months. Armies of insurance adjusters deploy to Central Arkansas to begin helping their customers file claims for storm damage, and Entergy Arkansas has its own army of crews working to repair the area's infrastructure.
On today's Ozarks, Walmart hosts a sustainability product expo, Mission of Mercy seeks dentists to volunteer their time, a reality show looks to cast Eureka Springs residents, and more.
This spring, a Hollywood casting agent started soliciting Eureka Springs residents to appear in a reality television series about the town. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, an unknown number of Eurekans have signed releases to appear on a project they know little about.
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 23, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Poncho Sanchez discusses places he’s toured and more.
Master of Combat Bret Yount, a University of Arkansas ’89 alumnus, discusses fight directing for stage and films.
The Siloam Springs High School Band recently participated in the 2012 Rose Parade, held every year in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses in California.
To watch the band perform, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE_RkMYRMik.
Several events are being organized in Fayetteville to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
More information is available on www.nwamlk.org.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net recaps the last seven days in business.
