Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas State Police will soon be on the lookout for drivers who are texting or are otherwise distracted while behind the wheel, and unemployment declines in the area.

Former First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish has a strong passion for education. He often speaks on the roles of education in the United States vs the United Kingdom. He spoke to Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas about learning in a modern society and his political career.
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the region's libraries offer plenty this month for their youngest visitors.
Fayetteville's National Cemetery will soon have two acres more of space, after the Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation completed the land purchase. And, two special elections are happening today in Washington County.

For the past twenty-five years one man has had an intimate connection with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, we learn more about a state rule that allows Arkansas children in state custody to be placed with fictive kin. Plus, the duo Still on the Hill stops by the studio to discuss their latest CD titled “Once a River.”
If you had to pick one thing to do every 12 hours, what would be your choice? Becca Bacon Martin helps with the answers.
Katy Henriksen, KUAF’s classical music producer, spoke with Joanie Madden, the founder and leader of Cherish The Ladies. The group performs traditional Irish music and will be in Fort Smith tomorrow.
Visit www.fortsmithsymphony.org for more details on tomorrow’s performance.
“The Telephone Call” by Kraftwerk
Arkansas Razorback volleyball coach Robert Pulliza talks about tonight’s game against Ole Miss. The game will also raise funds to benefit breast cancer research.
Folk musicians Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform tonight at Goodfolk Productions in Fayetteville. Call 479.521.1812 for more details.
Feed Fayetteville, a non-profit organization created to alleviate hunger in the region, held a panel discussion yesterday.
“Hyperballed” by Bjork