The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.If you want to relive those middle school days, the BOK Center in Tulsa is hosting a large dodge ball tournament.
The second half of the month has all kinds of science opportunities for all ages in the area.
Becca Martin Brown says it is creepy, crawly week (apparently) at local libraries.
A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. During a debate hosted by the Arkansas Press Association last week, Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates shared opinions on a variety of topics including the private option.
Every year hundreds of Arkansans toss truckloads of trash onto public, private and commercial property. Jacqueline Froelich tags along with Washington County environmental enforcement officer, Andrew Coleman, to see how he works to curb the blight. Demolition and excavation related to the downtown parking deck project gets closer to getting underway in Fayetteville. Eureka Springs aldermen pass a resolution supporting marriage equality. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department moves forward with plans to pave the only stretch of gravel state highway.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses the changing trend of television seasons; and the return of Mad Men, The Killing and Game of Thrones.
Douglas Casa, the chief operating officer of Korey Stringer Institute, a Storrs, Connecticut-based organization dedicated to heat stroke prevention among athletes, discusses ways to eliminate heat stroke injuries and deaths for athletes.
To listen to more of this conversation, click here.
“Just in Time” by Keith Jarrett Trio & “Sailing to Philadelphia” by Mark Knopfler
One of world’s top sopranos Anna Caterina Antonacci will perform tomorrow night inside the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall on the University of Arkansas campus. Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen has a preview.
Today’s the last day for the temporary exhibition Wonder World showcasing contemporary works at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Details on that and more art events are with Becca Bacon Martin, features editor with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers.
Law and Order Theme by Mike Post & “Jimmy’s Gospel” by Edgar Winter
To celebrate Ozarks at Large’s 22nd anniversary, we’re bringing you stories about interesting pairs.
Today, Chef David Lewis from Fayetteville’s BHK Café sits down with Christina Thomas to play a little game of random food pairings.
“Horse and Carrot” by Moby
