A study released yesterday by Oxfam International suggests that many workers in Arkansas would benefit from a raise in the federal minimum wage. A matching grant from the Walton Family Foundation will soon result in a mountain bike trail in Springdale, and Fayetteville joins the Arkansas Downtown Network.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, raising the minimum wage in Arkansas. Plus, we have a report on regional accents.
To Fort Smith this weekend. We get a look into the life of a monster truck driver and learn how they ready those cars for a show. There is plenty to do in Springdale this weekend including visiting the Amtrak Exhibit Train or eating at the 10th annual Wingfest.
This month's Three Things feature tells us three things we should all know about CPR
Becca says this year, the Washington County Library System's summer reading program is called “Fizz, Boom, Read.”
Regional accents, scholars say, change over time, as cultures drift and migrate around the globe. But some worry, into the 21st century and beyond, American regional accents may disappear altogether. Jacqueline Froelich talks with UA psycholinguist, Doug Behrend.
Yesterday's runoff elections settled the GOP side of the ticket for this year's election for Arkansas Attorney General, but yesterday's runoffs may also have implications for funding the state's Private Option next year. Meanwhile, state legislators this week debated whether public schools should be allowed to tie onto the fiber optic network used by the state's higher education institutions, and Fort Smith Public Schools' summer meals program for youths gets underway.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an update on HIV services in northwest Arkansas, and a review of the latest release by St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, what has been termed by some as mommy-blogging has become big business in the area. We learn about the legality of earning money for blogs and reviews. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
The University of Arkansas is hosting the Human Library Program this Thursday and Friday for the campus community. The program aims to fight prejudice and stereotypes.
More information is available at www.humanlibrary.uark.edu and www.humanlibrary.org.
“Spring” by Mark O’Connor
John Brown University in Siloam Springs announced yesterday a gift of $4 million from an anonymous donor to help in the construction of a new banquet hall and a new collection of townhouse apartments for students.
Vice-President of University Advancement at John Brown University Dr. Jim Krall speaks with Kyle Kellams.
Governor Mike Beebe reacts to Mitsubishi’s announcement to put its wind turbine plant in Fort Smith on hold; Arkansas Razorback football coach Bobby Petrino involved in a single-motorcycle accident; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has information on each one of those events.
“Dolphin” by Poe & “The Dusty Miller” by The Chieftans
To celebrate Ozarks at Large’s 22nd anniversary, we’re bringing you stories about interesting pairs.
Today, the duo Black and Tan returns to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
“Driving” by Frans Bak
