
Ozarks At Large

There have been spies and spying in American history since before the formation of the country. Our history doctor, Bill Smith, reminds us of a few historic episodes.
The Northwest Arkansas Clinical Pastoral Education Institute is hosting a free grief seminar for bereaved parents this weekend .
In January, the Old Fort Homeless Coalition held its annual Point-in-Time Count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless people in the community. Overall, the number of homeless in Fort Smith decreased from last year, though the need for a homeless campus is still apparent.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released statewide jobless numbers Friday, showing a slight improvement to the unemployment picture in Arkansas. And Washington County records dating to before 2009 are now available online after necessary redactions were made.


Next year an LLM degree at the University of Arkansas will be obtainable in a face-to-face setting or from a distance.`
Here is the list of the ten clips we used as our salute to The Wizard of Oz (and the explanation for each):
1. Pinball WIZARD by the Who
2. Jed Clampett as played by Buddy Ebsen, the actor originally cast as the...
3. ...TIN MAN, also the inspiration for a song by America.
4. A 1961 documentary about Ham, sent into space by NASA...a real-life FLYING MONKEY.
5. John Cougar Mellencamp sings Rain on the SCARECROW.
6. Famous television doctor, Dr. OZ.
7. The song Africa by TOTO.
8. A 1966 commercial for the game TWISTER. (as in the phenomenon that sent Dorothy to Oz)
9. The Tokens sing the (cowardly?) LION sleeps tonight.
10. Elton John with the title song from his album Goodbye YELLOW BRICK ROAD.
Apologies to the band Kansas and the song Witchy Woman by the Eagles. Maybe next time.
1. Pinball WIZARD by the Who
2. Jed Clampett as played by Buddy Ebsen, the actor originally cast as the...
3. ...TIN MAN, also the inspiration for a song by America.
4. A 1961 documentary about Ham, sent into space by NASA...a real-life FLYING MONKEY.
5. John Cougar Mellencamp sings Rain on the SCARECROW.
6. Famous television doctor, Dr. OZ.
7. The song Africa by TOTO.
8. A 1966 commercial for the game TWISTER. (as in the phenomenon that sent Dorothy to Oz)
9. The Tokens sing the (cowardly?) LION sleeps tonight.
10. Elton John with the title song from his album Goodbye YELLOW BRICK ROAD.
Apologies to the band Kansas and the song Witchy Woman by the Eagles. Maybe next time.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
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.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has released a study on the financial impact of growing migration of Pacific Islanders to the U.S., including Marshallese moving to Arkansas. We talk with GAO Director of International Affairs, David Gootnick, who was lead author of the study.
The Theme from Millions by John Murphy
Retired journalist Ernie Dumas discusses the process of editing love letters of Sgt. Leland Duvall, a World War 2 soldier. Ernie Dumas will be available to sign copies of his book at the following venues:
December 8
Osher Institute of Lifelong Learning
Global Campus
2 East Center St., Room 410
Fayetteville, AR, 11:00
Free with registration, lunch available
December 8
Trolley Line Books
110 W. Walnut
Rogers, AR, 3:00 p.m.
“Sleep” by Poets of the Fall
Becca has some interesting options for tonight.
“Baby Tornado” by Jay Nash
inger-songwriter Jay Nash visited KUAF earlier this fall. He sat down with Kyle Kellams to discuss his music and upcoming album.