Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas State Police will soon be on the lookout for drivers who are texting or are otherwise distracted while behind the wheel, and unemployment declines in the area.

Former First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish has a strong passion for education. He often speaks on the roles of education in the United States vs the United Kingdom. He spoke to Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas about learning in a modern society and his political career.
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the region's libraries offer plenty this month for their youngest visitors.
Fayetteville's National Cemetery will soon have two acres more of space, after the Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation completed the land purchase. And, two special elections are happening today in Washington County.

For the past twenty-five years one man has had an intimate connection with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, we learn more about a state rule that allows Arkansas children in state custody to be placed with fictive kin. Plus, the duo Still on the Hill stops by the studio to discuss their latest CD titled “Once a River.”
Ozarks at Large’s Antoinette Grajeda speaks with the organizers of a new indie craft show that’s coming to Fayetteville in December.
To learn more, visit www.thelittlecraftshow.com.
Christina Thomas visited the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Filling Station in Fort Smith, the only one in the state. The Arkansas Energy Office recently announced that a CNG Conversion Rebate program will be now open to the public.
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses a proposal to open Vegas-style casinos in seven Arkansas counties, the area permits rate in the Fort-Smith region going up by nearly 80%, and more.
Last week a swarm of earthworms invaded the UA Alumni House building in Fayetteville. Turns out the worms were likely fleeing vibrations caused by Oklahoma’s historic earthquakes.
“The Caterpillar” by The Cure
A play called “The Adding Machine” is tonight on the University of Arkansas campus, and George Porter, Jr. performs at George’s tomorrow.