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.
Here are the ten clips of angels and tomboys heard in today’s montage, alternating angels with tomboys.
1) Earth Angel from the Penguins.
2) Scout (Mary Badham) saves Atticus at the courthouse in To Kill a Mockingbird.
3) The great Charley Pride sings To Kiss an Angel Good Morning.
4) Karen Allen’s Marion Ravenwood punches Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
5) John Prine’s wonderful Angel From Montgomery in the very capable hands of Bonnie Raitt.
6) Blair (not a tomboy) learns to appreciate Jo on The Facts of Life.
7) Ray Charles singe Seven Spanish Angels.
8) Peppermint Patty, an underrated character, sits with Charlie Brown.
9) Tatum O’Neal (in an Oscar-winning performance) argues with real-life father Ryan O’Neal in Paper Moon.
10) Lucinda Williams’ Drunken Angel.
Apologies to: anybody who played for that MLB team in Anaheim, Clarence from It’s A Wonderful Life and Kristy McNichol in the first couple of seasons of Family
"Tomorrow" by Ryan Adams
Former state treasurer Martha Shoffner talks to reporters on her way into the courtroom in Little Rock. Some state lawmakers wonder if Arkansas can cover the cost of the so-called private option when the state has to pick up part of the cost in a few years. And UAFS gets a sizable gift to help expand the college's nursing program.
"Victoria" by The Kinks
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about a new labor agreement for ABF, another hurdle for an aquatics park in Sebastian County and more.
Angels and Tomboys, a new exhibit at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opens tomorrow. The exhibit features works that show the changing nature of girlhood after the Civil War.
"Angel With a Lariat" by k.d. lang
Becca Martin Brown provides a few ways to celebrate the Independence Day holiday other than the usual pops of firecrackers.
