Since the year 2000, the Annie E Casey Foundation has been publishing reports regarding the well-being of our nation’s children through its “KIDS COUNT” reports. The 2013 edition was released earlier this week. But what does the new report say about the well-being of children in Arkansas?
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the former president of Heifer International speaks on the University of Arkansas campus. Plus, we take a walk through history that begins in Jasper. Peter Lippincott's second CD finds the songwriter playing multiple instruments, including a rescued French banjo.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the annual surge of activities for spring is at full speed.
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program's next Walks Through History tour will take place April 12 in Jasper.
Jo Luck, the former CEO of Heifer International was on the University of Arkansas campus yesterday as part of the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series. She used her time speaking to relay stories of her time working to help improve the lives of people in the developing world through agriculture.
The Arkansas Department of Health says that 74 people have died from the flu this season. Meanwhile, the Pulaski County Special School District has its case heard regarding long-standing desegregation concerns.
Ahead on Ozarks: if you've been the victim of a violent crime, you may be due more than justice. We speak with the director of the Arkansas Crime Reparations Board to find out the steps to take in order to receive monetary compensation. And, how a dream and a wooden sign were catalysts for a home where girls learn the skills needed to become self-sufficient women. And, we learn about the training regular citizens receive to become volunteer storm spotters.
Among many nonprofit events in the region this April will be Butterflies and Blooms benefitting Saving Grace, an organization that helps girls who have aged out of foster care.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the founders of Olivia's Basket share the spirit of their late daughter and of the organization she inspired. Plus, our insect expert offers low-tech solutions to pesky insects in the garden.
Pat Hall, John Stires and Ezra Idlet will be joined by other friends Tuesday night, July 3rd, for the latest concert in the Music on the Mountain series on Mt. Sequoyah. They visited KUAF recently to talk to us about the concert and perform a few songs.
Arkansas reacts to the United States Supreme Court rulings regarding Arizona’s immigration law and mandatory life sentence without any parole for juveniles, and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Magnificent Seven” by The Clash
Fayetteville brand development agency Freeman+Zeck plan to help four local non-profits every year with matters of branding and promotion to enhance community support for the organizations.
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas speaks with Fayetteville and Rogers city engineers about traffic roundabouts.
“Roundabout”
Jules Taylor from the Seedling Film Association says the association will participate in the Arts Night Out event at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art by screening film shorts.
