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.”
Former Fort Smith Mayor Ray Baker died Friday morning. Jacqueline Froelich provides this remembrance. To read about the passing of an era in Fort Smith, visit the www.citywire.com.
“Tears” by Frank Vignola
Peter Wolf, the Ozark National Forest and more in our history capsule for March 7.
Becca says there is no waiting for things to happen this week. A full seven days of activities begins today.
Tommy Sands is a legendary figure in music. He’ll perform as part of a double-bill with The Hot Club of Cowtown tomorrow night.