Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we conclude our series of conversations with candidates in primary races with GOP Congressional candidate Bruce Westerman. We also welcome Barrett Baber back into the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to hear a new take on one of his songs.
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After a busy few months of winning contests, Barrett Baber and his band are preparing for a performance at George's May 16. You can hear Barrett play another song here.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Media, says the weekend is full of activities designed for the youngest among us.
Our final conversation with a candidate in next week's primary election is with Bruce Westerman. He's seeking the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District.
Members of the Arkansas Bar Association gathered in the state capitol yesterday to protest the influx of dark money, or out-of-state contributions from unknown sources and agendas, in the state's judicial elections. Plus, the USDA says that global climate change is having, and likely will continue to have an effect on agriculture in the country and in Arkansas.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: in an effort to facilitate further business success in Arkansas, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has launched a new website, ArkansasFavorsTheBold.com. We'll have a conversation with Grant Tennille, that organization's executive director. Plus, the Fourth Congressional District, geographically the largest in the state is in the midst of a heated Republican race this primary season. We have part one in a series of conversations with each candidate.
In our "What's in a Name?" series, we learn about George Peabody, the namesake of the UA's Peabody Hall
Planting and cultivating home vegetable gardens takes hard work and certain investment—in seeds, starts and soil amendments. And protecting that investment from varmints can also be expensive. One no-cost solution? The pallet.
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers discusses a visit from author Amy Stewart who wrote "Wicked Plants," and other things that must be done this weekend.
Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar visited the site of University of Arkansas’ very own community garden earlier this week and has this report.
“Circus” by Garage Atrois
Tim Coldwell, one of the co-founders of Circuz Oz, speaks with Antoinette Grajeda about his career and what inspired him to start his own circus.
“Circus” by Melanie Laurent
…one with kids, one without. Becca Bacon Martin with Northwest Arkansas Newspaper, elaborates.
“Mon-Ti” by Tito Puente
To celebrate Ozarks at Large’s 22nd anniversary, we’re bringing you stories about interesting pairs.
Today, Liam and Harmless T, a father-son juggling duo, visit KUAF to talk about their story.
To hear more of this conversation, click here.
“Karmacoma” by Massive Attack