
Ozarks At Large

In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.


The state legislature finished business before getting ready to adjourn this year's fiscal session, and Peco Foods announces expansion in Arkansas. Those stories and more in this morning's week in review.




Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, has a long list of St. Patrick's Day activities.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, April 18, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.
Community Health Workers in Arkansas have formed a network to better deliver public health services and share best practices.
The NWA Rape Crisis Center plans to open a forensic exam clinic in Rogers by the end of the month.
"Smoke" by James Moody
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers says there are drums, guitars and horns in our near future.
Surveys conducted through site visits to Arkansas school districts that conducted PARCC field testing this spring showed that most districts will be prepared for Common Core technology requirements this fall.
How not to be bored the next few days: standup comedy, a walk around Lake Fayetteville and Arts Live presents a modified musical.
"Four or Five Times" by Bessie Smith