Legislators are planning for the vote on the future of the private option this week, including Senator Jane English. She announced this morning she's supporting the measure.
Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, we learn more about long-term care insurance. Plus, a local pastor discusses the intersection of new media and faith.Clint Schnekloth is the Lead Pastor at Good Shepard Lutheran Church in Fayetteville and the author of the new book, Mediating Faith: Faith Formation in a Trans-media Era.
We purchase auto, home and health insurance. But what about long term coverage for when we are old and frail, and require skilled nursing care? Jacqueline Froelich reports.
In his weekly address, Governor Mike Beebe remembers the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and what the future may hold for achieving ethnic equality. Washington County Officials warn residents of outdoor burning, New polling data shows differing levels of support for the state's Private Option. Allens Canning Company will have a new CEO when the company's sale to Sager Creek Acquisition is final. And the Razorback baseball team finds sweeping victory during the opening weekend of the season.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks at Large, we visit Baum Stadium during the opening weekend of Razorback baseball; not for the game but rather to see how the stadium came to be. Plus, three things to keep in mind when taking in a theatrical show, and a history of Cubans in Fort Smith.
In the latest installment of our monthly “3 Things You Should Know” series, we learn about theatre etiquette.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, March 28, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Isayah's Allstars performs inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, details on a festival that celebrates edamame, and Michael Tilley from The City Wire gets us up to date on the week in news.
The Fort Smith Museum of History opens an exhibit this weekend honoring women responsible for breaking barriers of all kinds in Arkansas.
"Boa Sorte" by Vanessa Da Mata with Ben Harper
The century-old national organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters, celebrates its 20th year in Northwest Arkansas this month. In honor of the anniversary and to fill a need, the organization has launched a 20 men in 20 days campaign.
We were there for the first table read, now we sit in on one of the last rehearsals before a new script goes public in Fayetteville.
"Mr. Bad Luck" by Jimi Hendrix
The three members of the Cole Reeves Band play a song for us inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Senator Mark Pryor ranks high among members of Congress who have taken money from lobbyists in the 2014 election cycle. And Walmart announces a partnership with 16 other retailers to bring oversight to the safety of garment factories in Bangladesh.
"Land Features" by Freelance Whales
