Ozarks At Large
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.
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
Samantha Fish plays tonight at George’s Majestic Lounge. She also recently played inside our performance studio for The Generic Blues Show with Paul Kelso.
at end of show: "Bam Bam Smash" by John Powell
The Arkansas Red Cross is sending people to help with flood recovery efforts in Colorado, and six months after the Pegasus pipeline rupture in Mayflower, another company proposes building a new pipeline to transport jet fuel across Arkansas.
"Harrison Ford" by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
State Representatives Allen Kerr and Greg Leding talk to Roby Brock and his Capitol View co-host David Goins talk about legislators trying to resolve the issue of public school employees facing premium increases in January.
Arkansas is ranked near the bottom in terms of states' residents being connected to the Internet. We look at the implications this might have for education, and efforts to try and bridge the digital divide.
Becca talks about a safe with an interesting pass that will be on display at