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.
Ozarks at Large contributor Sophie Kidd discusses the rich history of the piece.
Ceramic Cow Productions’ Mark Landon Smith discusses David Sedaris’ The Santaland Diaries that’ll be performed next weekend. The show is strictly for adults.
For more information, visit www.ceramiccowproductions.org.
A University of Arkansas research team is developing an anti-icing system that uses solar energy to keep runways ice and snow free during inclement weather.
(Photo: The University of Arkansas website)
“It’s Oh So Quiet” by Bjork
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the latest Compass Report for the Fort Smith region, the plan for protecting the 188th Fighter Wing against possible budget cuts, and more.
Soma: An Exploration into Architecture and Decay is a collaborative sculpture project that will be open tonight only between 5-8 p.m. in a studio behind The Art Experience on 641 W MLK Boulevard in Fayetteville.
“Youth” by Ampop
