The story of the first African American policeman in Fayetteville led two graduate students at the University of Arkansas to uncover other stories for their documentary Oak Cemetery: A Forgotten Place.
Ozarks At Large
In case you’re wondering who to see at Wakarusa this weekend, Becca Martin Brown provides some suggestions.
The 21st Cancer Challenge is just one of many ways to support nonprofits in the area this month.
A recent study suggests that Arkansas' two racetrack and gaming complexes have a sizable impact on the state's economy. Fayetteville Public Schools prepares to offer free meals to city youths through the summer, and an effort to raise the state's minimum wage gets a groundswell of support.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
In this month’s food segment, we visit the Arkansas Food Innovation Center where the Roberts family makes Gina’s Salsa.
Later this month, Siloam Springs will be home to a Whitewater Recreation Park, the first of its kind in the state.
Memorial Day marks the opening of public swimming pool season across America. And this summer, an article about pools and race will be published in the Arkansas Historical Quarterly, titled “Going off the Deep End: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Desegregation of Little Rock’s Public Swimming Pools.” Jacqueline Froelich spoke with author and historian John Kirk.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a business degree from the University of Arkansas without ever seeing Old Main or setting foot on senior walk: an online degree is now a reality. Plus, we get an update on updating Cane Hill, one of the oldest communities in the region.
Roby Brock from our content partner TalkBusiness.net asks U.S. Congressman John Boozman questions submitted by listeners.
“Rabbit Habits” by Man Man
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers gives us a rundown of nearby concerts including performances by ZZ Top, Madonna and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The Peel Compton Foundation will host the inaugural Tales at Twilight event October 23-25.
The first wave of artists from Caravanserai make a stop at Walton Arts Center Thursday night. The concert will include instruments like the guembri and the electric oud as well as acrobatic dancing.
Political partiers push into the Natural State this week, the city of Fayetteville looks for input on planning a rapidly developing corridor and a scholarship is dedicated in memory of a former Razorback.
"The Russians Are Coming" by Val Bennett