Ben E. Keith Foods announces it will add more than 70 jobs to the state's economy, and some law experts say that its unsurprising that a number of counties stopped issuing marriage certificates for same-sex couples after doing so for a few days.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock discusses the final week of campaigning before primary election day and if Judge Chris Piazza's ruling striking down the state's ban on same-sex marriage will have any impact on those races. Plus, a return to a favorite CD from several summers ago; can the music still evoke the same response? And, a report on a multi-million dollar campaign targeting the Southern closet.In this month’s music review, we revisit an album of summer’s past. Abra Moore’s “Strangest Places” was released in 1995, but the whimsical folk vibes have us rolling down our windows and driving to the tunes again this year.
Discussing faith and religion does not have to create an argument.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, continues her week-long survey of what kids around the region can do this summer.
Last night, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization based in Washington DC, announced an $8.5 million push into Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, HRC’s President, Chad Griffin, an Arkansas native, says its time to open the “Southern closet.”
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas discusses the last week of campaigning before Arkansas' primary election voting ends.Senator Pryor and Congressman Cotton visited acres of idle pipeline in Central Arkansas yesterday, and they both issued renewed calls to approve the Keystone XL. Plus, several roadways in the area are closed, either for bridge inspection or condemnation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an Arkansas judge overturns the states's ban on same-sex marriage, so what's next?
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Monday, June 2, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, finding balance between nature and technology; we speak with author Richard Louv about nature deficit disorder and possible ways to cure it. Plus, autism spectrum disorder is on the rise in Arkansas. We learn more about the Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center.
Stewart Huff champions the underdog and comments on social issues in his comedy. He’ll be at the UARK Bowl for two shows tonight and came to our studio earlier today.
"Sanford and Son" by Quincy Jones
More information has been released regarding the size of the Pegasus Pipeline rupture in Mayflower. Arkansas' U.S. Senate contingent speaks out about aborted plans to quit Saturday delivery for the Postal Service. And the newest unemployment numbers for the area show slight improvement for February.
"Folk Metrolitano" by Saturnino
The Arkansas legislature has passed a new law regulating mineral levels on certain small streams in the state. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is not pleased.
Americorps volunteers are trying to make a lasting impact on the towns where they’re working. We talk to some local members and the national director of Energy Corps.
"Ten Million Slaves"
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Media says there are two, distinct entertainment choices for a chilly Thursday night.
