Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a blueprint for a cheap weekend of entertainment, and the logistics of taking materials across the country. We have a story about the challenges of staying current in the trucking industry.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a blueprint for a cheap weekend of entertainment, and the logistics of taking materials across the country. We have a story about the challenges of staying current in the trucking industry.The jazz duo Handmade Moments will release their self-titled album this Thursday at Smoke and Barrel Tavern. Expect cameos from Trout Fishing in America.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says you can be entertained all weekend without spending much cash.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about lingering questions surrounding the Fort Smith Board of Directors and more.State Legislators get an update on measures meant to ease overcrowding in the state's prison system. Arkansas' rural roads receive unfavorable rankings in terms of fatalities and maintenance, and Bentonville officials celebrate the topping out of the city's new community center.
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the trumpeter of The Sons of Brasil. The Kansas City jazz band plays nothing but Latin music and will be in NWA this weekend. Plus, we join a program in progress as it encourages youngsters to read over the summer.
Today's Locally Made segment shines a light on Gingiber, an illustrative paper goods and homewares store based in Springdale. A few things to do this weekend, and if those aren’t enough, enter to win a selection of tickets.
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Friday, July 18, 2014
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Today’s Election Day in Arkansas; the Republican and Democratic parties choose their State House and Senate nominees; a latest report indicates decline in Arkansas home sales numbers; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Stuff Your Ballot Box” by The Two Man Gentleman Band
Before tornado sirens begin to blare, our smart devices are already delivering severe weather warnings. We talk to KFSM 5News Chief meteorologist Garrett Lewis about emergency sirens obsolescence, and we also hear from an expert at the National Storm Prediction Center about hazardous “outlooks.”
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas recently visited an exhibit at the Gravette Museum that celebrates history of the city’s walnut shelling plant. The exhibit is part of Arkansas Heritage Month celebrations.
“Salt Peanuts” by Dizzy Gillespie
An experimental theatre project by Artists Laboratory Theatre will launch today as part of the 2012 Artosphere Festival. Becca Martin-Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has other suggestions for things to do as well.
“Primary” by The Cure
Bagpiper, former candidate for Congress and now an author Kenton Adler talks with Kyle Kellams about his poetry and new book “The Silver Piper of Teer Non Og” for young adults.
To listen to more of this conversation, click here.
