The Human Rights Campaign based in Washington, D.C. has announced plans to aggressively expand operations in Arkansas and two other southern states. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the group has committed $8.5 million dollars to make it happen. (Photo: Chad Griffin, HRC President and Arkansas native)
Ozarks At Large
A half-mile wide tornado killed at least 16 last night when it rolled across the central part of the state, hitting the cities of Mayflower and Villonia especially hard. Meanwhile, the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross begins coordinating its response teams to help in the recovery efforts.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, how little pieces of blue plastic are being recycled at Mercy hospital. We'll also go to First Tee of Northwest Arkansas in Lowell to find out how golf and life are intricately connected. Plus, we'll hear a song from Elephant Revival recorded in the4 Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Here, the Nederland, Colorado-based folk quintet performs "Rogue River."
The Arkansas Secretary of State this month approved the use of electronic notarization. Danielle Fusco, special projects coordinator for the business and commercial services division talks about how it works.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, says the AMC drama can be a great place to begin a discussion about history.
The First Tee of Northwest Arkansas offers advice on hitting straight down the fairway...but is more concerned with nine core values.
P3 Waste Consulting has helped develop a program for Mercy Hospital in Rogers to recycle blue wrap used to keep surgical instruments sterile.
The week's headlines were filled with stories of one senator's emergency heart surgery, and with several lawsuits at the state level.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: it's primary election day in Arkansas, and Roby Brock talks to three Republicans who are vying for their party's nomination for attorney general. Plus, the City of Fayetteville is looking toward the future as Baby Boomers continue to age. A new project wants the city to become an age-friendly place. And, in our monthly series on technology, we visit the VA hospital in Fayetteville, where new solar arrays aim to make the facility more sustainable.
Cori Wegener is the president of the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield, an international organization committed to the protection of cultural property. She served 2003-04 in Iraq as Arts, Monuments, and Archives Officer.
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“Travels” by Charlie Haden
We keep pace with Eric Walker and Keith Scheffler as they train for the “Tough Mudder Dallas.” Their team of seven will face a 12-mile gauntlet of wall, rope, fire, water, electro-shock and, of course, mud obstacles at the end of this month.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers offers family friendly suggestions that are bound to keep both children and adults busy next week.
Our math expert Dr. Chaim Goodman-Strauss offers his solution of a puzzle that involves seating on an airplane.
“Escalator” by Bang on a Can
Dan Craft from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers discusses a special project regarding USA Metals. The company’s Lowell facility is causing problems for locals.