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.
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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.
Judd Burns, Jason Smith, Roger Haak, Michael Baker Brown, the four members of the a cappella group Five Forty Express, recently performed some holiday tunes inside KUAF.
A street improvement project in Bentonville nears completion, just in time for Christmas. And the newly-appointed char of the Regional Chamber of Commerce discusses his plans for the post during his one-year term.
"I Feel Lucky" by Mary-Chapin Carpenter
The GOP will be in the majority in the Arkansas Senate for the first time since Reconstruction. Roby Brock of Talk Business talks with senate president-elect Michael Lamoureux.
Dr. Steven Rosales will be joining the University of Arkansas’ History Department faculty next year. Earlier this fall he came to KUAF to talk about oral history and more.
The Rogers Historical Museum has dressed up the Hawkins House for a period Christmas.
"Fill Me Up" by Shawn Colvin
