On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio. Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio. Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, more than 3,000 Arkansas children are in foster care custody on any single day. A new report has suggestions on how to better serve these young people. Plus, Arkansas native Louis Jordan's forays into the Caribbean and Calypso in today's edition of Arkansongs, and we hear how the four men running for Governor of Arkansas responded when asked about the legality of same-sex marriage
Chuck Barrett will not be behind the microphone for the Razorback baseball team in 2015. He shares some of his memories of his 23 years in the booth.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says this week area libraries will open their doors to reptiles, birds and other animals.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, takes a look back at the previous seven days in Arkansas news.The Arkansas Press Association hosted three debates last week, including one with the four candidates in this year's governor's race.
A new report issued by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reveals the state’s foster care system would better serve children by allowing them to stay with their family of origin. Jacqueline Froelich talks with the report’s lead author, Jennifer Ferguson.The latest enrollment numbers for Arkansas' Private Option are announced, the city of Fayetteville gets ready to accept nearly a million dollars in grants for trails construction, design and engineering,and one water-borne illness is making the rounds through Arkansas and the nation.
Singer and songwriter Joe Crookston is back in Fayetteville this week, almost a year after his first visit at the 2013 Roots Festival.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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.
“Ricky Nelson Remembered” at Alma Performing Arts Center, plus a number of other events will keep us entertained this weekend. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Garden Party” by Ricky Nelson
Earlier this week, Kyle Kellams moderated a conversation with the cast and crew of TheatreSquared’s latest production “The Fall of the House.” Here are some highlights.
“The Lucky One” (James Yuill Remix) by Au Revoir Simone
Kyle Kellams and Antoinette Grajeda recently went on an Ozarks hiking trip with two hiking experts to discover a pair of waterfalls.
To view a slideshow of photos and video of the waterfalls, click here.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, a non-profit civil rights group based in Montgomery, Alabama, issued its annual “hate report,” last month. Jacqueline Froelich takes a critical look at the Arkansas data.
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the fall in natural gas prices in the state, the increase in tax collections in all major revenue categories, and more.
“Money” by Vitamin String Quartet (A Tribute to Pink Floyd)
