A new report shows Arkansas house prices rose 1.6 percent, and ADEQ is hosting a meeting about new carbon standards existing power plants will have to meet.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a conversation with Arkansas Living Treasure Robert Runyan. Also, the president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands pays a visit to Springdale.
Robert Runyan was recently named a Living Treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council.
(Photo: Arkansas Arts Council)
The President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands visited Northwest Arkansas over the weekend, to join thousands of Ozark islanders in celebrating their nation’s 35th Constitution Day.
Jacqueline Froelich attended opening ceremonies Friday evening and brings us some sounds of the gathering.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas discusses the primary election results and more in his weekly business and political news recap.Only five swimming beaches were closed throughout Arkansas during the Memorial Day weekend, as E. Coli hot spots haven't been as bad so far as in previous years. And, passage of a water projects bill in Congress may mean federal money for waterway infrastructure projects in Arkansas.
For a holiday edition of Ozarks at Large we hear highlights from a show at Fayetteville Public Library featuring songwriters Candy Lee, Shawn James and Barrett Baber.Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, raising the minimum wage in Arkansas. Plus, we have a report on regional accents.
The state's Economic Development Director joins other gay rights activists in support of same-sex marriage. Hewlett-Packard announces its plans to lay off several hundred workers at its call center in Conway. Arkansas Attorney Dustin McDaniel issues his opinion on the meaning of the wording of Act 746 of 2013. And hot and humid weather continues for the area.
"Film" by Aphex Twin
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to French Hill, CEO of Delta Trust and Bank about new banking rules and regulations.
Steve Yates talks to us about his Juniper-award-winning collection of short stories, Some Kinds of Love.
"Millard Fillmore" by Electric Needle Room
Arkansas artist Elise Taylor chose an independence theme for her July exhibit at the library. Taylor also has work on display at Ink in Glass in Fayetteville and a Eureka Springs gallery this month.
For more visual arts exhibits and events throughout the month, visit the following links:
Arts Center of the Ozarks
the Fayetteville Underground
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
The Fayetteville Roots Festival is returning for a fourth year and today the full schedule is released.
