Michael Dorcas, herpetologist and professor at Davidson College in North Carolina, will speak this afternoon at 4:00 in Room 604 of the Science Building on the University of Arkansas campus. One of his areas of expertise is the problem of invasive Burmese pythons in southern Florida.
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Today, Fayetteville is celebrating its first community orchard, which is located at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, says the House and Senate continue to consider private option funding while in session in Little Rock.
The Arkansas House yesterday again voted down the appropriation for the Private Option, a date is set for a lawsuit challenging the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, the NWA Council calculates when the region will be home to half-a-million people, and Walmart plans to push more small stores in the coming year.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we look at the history of The Lincoln Echo, the last in a long line of African American newspapers in Arkansas. Plus, we speak with one of the cast members of 'I Love Lucy On Stage,' and we find out how Martin Greer makes his sweet treats.
On this edition of Ozarks, a task force on race is working in Harrison to discuss the past, present and future of that city. And a student organization at the University of Arkansas is working to make sure a small town in Belize will have an ample supply of safe water in the future.On this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock takes a look at the state's Lt. Governor's race. Also, the Springdale Police Department is offering a period of warrant amnesty for the next week.A producer and actor discuss the work that goes into Leo, which can be seen on stage at the Walton Arts Center Friday night.
Grant Tennille, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and the creator of the LA*ish Documentary will on the University of Arkansas campus this week.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a preview of an upcoming grief seminar for bereaved parents. Also, Fort Smith releases an annual report on its homeless community.
Voters in Bentonville reject a millage increase; the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program awards $1.6 million in grants; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Egyptian Robe” by Miniature Tigers
The group “Keep Dollars in Benton County” has until Aug. 8 to turn in enough signatures to get a measure on the ballot that would allow residents to vote on turning the county wet, allowing alcohol sales and manufacture.
“Dry Counties” by Mountain Sprout
We take a look behind the scenes of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship to see what it takes to organize the annual LPGA event.
For more information, visit www.nwachampionship.com.
University of Arkansas Razorback athlete Caleb Cross begins his quest to be part of the U.S. Olympic team this week.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers is still in New Orleans, but has some great suggestions on how to spend the day in a fun way in northwest Arkansas.
“Fun Stuff” by Frightened Rabbit
