The 28th Annual National Veteran’s Golden Age Games will take place this weekend and into next week across NWA. We talk with a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to sweep the track, rifle, bicycle and swimming competitions.
Ozarks At Large
Every year a select group of Arkansas elders obtain their GED, or general equivalency diploma. This spring, a Madison County minnow farmer was among the graduating class. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to meet him.Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
The first in a series of meetings looking at overhauling workforce development education in the state is held. Freidns of one Fayetteville park organize in order to potentially grow the large public amenity, and a series of meetings in coming weeks will show what's being done to mitigate the impairment of one local waterway.
Ahead on Ozarks, how to stay safe and entertained this summer. Also, we learn about a tick-borne illness called bobcat fever that's affecting local cats.We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics talks to the CEO of St. Vincent Health System about a recent acquisition and merger.Becca says the winner of the 66th annual River Valley Invitational has an installation on display at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.
Dr. Estes from Mercy's Bella Vista clinic discusses how to protect yourself against heat, ticks, and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
A small museum that is opening soon will look at the legendary performers who have played at Little Rock's Barton Coliseum.
“Heartbreaker” by Grand Funk Railroad
Monday evening, the Fayetteville Public Library will host a premiere event for documentaries made by the students of the University of Arkansas’ Lemke Department of Journalism.
Teresa Maurer, our slow food ambassador, reminds us that local farmers' markets will remain open through October.
Becca gives a list of the top 10 things to do this weekend from quietest to loudest.
"1952 Vincent Black Lightning" by Richard Thompson
The Village Players will stage a production of "Harvey" this weekend at White Auditorium on the NWACC campus.
More information is available at www.bvvillageplayers.org.
