Since the year 2000, the Annie E Casey Foundation has been publishing reports regarding the well-being of our nation’s children through its “KIDS COUNT” reports. The 2013 edition was released earlier this week. But what does the new report say about the well-being of children in Arkansas?
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the former president of Heifer International speaks on the University of Arkansas campus. Plus, we take a walk through history that begins in Jasper. Peter Lippincott's second CD finds the songwriter playing multiple instruments, including a rescued French banjo.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the annual surge of activities for spring is at full speed.
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program's next Walks Through History tour will take place April 12 in Jasper.
Jo Luck, the former CEO of Heifer International was on the University of Arkansas campus yesterday as part of the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series. She used her time speaking to relay stories of her time working to help improve the lives of people in the developing world through agriculture.
The Arkansas Department of Health says that 74 people have died from the flu this season. Meanwhile, the Pulaski County Special School District has its case heard regarding long-standing desegregation concerns.
Ahead on Ozarks: if you've been the victim of a violent crime, you may be due more than justice. We speak with the director of the Arkansas Crime Reparations Board to find out the steps to take in order to receive monetary compensation. And, how a dream and a wooden sign were catalysts for a home where girls learn the skills needed to become self-sufficient women. And, we learn about the training regular citizens receive to become volunteer storm spotters.
Among many nonprofit events in the region this April will be Butterflies and Blooms benefitting Saving Grace, an organization that helps girls who have aged out of foster care.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the founders of Olivia's Basket share the spirit of their late daughter and of the organization she inspired. Plus, our insect expert offers low-tech solutions to pesky insects in the garden.
Some Republican state lawmakers are still floating the possibility of a partial Medicaid expansion while others want to see tax reforms during this legislative session. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality gives a clean bill of health to a piece of formerly contaminated land in southeast Fayetteville. And the diamond Hogs get even more props in two new preseason polls.
"This Ain't The Blues" by Speedy Wast and Jimmy Bryant
All major cities in Arkansas report bulked-up sales tax collections. Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses that plus homes sales figures and guns in city parks in his weekly conversation with Kyle.
The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank staff knows their services are needed in the winter as much as any other time of year. Two porjects could help stock the food pantry this month.
"Table" by The Beautiful South
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the rundown on the Rogers Little Theater's 28th season, Wizard of Oz is included in the highlights.
Representative Charlie Collins from Fayetteville, the chair of the House Revenue and Tax Committee, talks to Roby Brock from Talk Business about possible tax policy legislation.
"Mantiqueira Range" by Antonio Carlos Jobim
