Becca says movie screenings will help celebrate Black Music Month this year.
Ozarks At Large
Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent with The New York Times discusses recent political happenings with Roby Brock.The Springdale Chamber of Commerce went public yesterday with a grand plan intended to spur job growth.
Joe Thompson, Arkansas Surgeon General, on Tuesday presented to a legislative oversight panel a timeline for major changes to the Private Option. Meanwhile, Cheryl Smith, the new executive director of Arkansas' Health Insurance Marketplace on Tuesday introduced herself to legislators. Foresters and biologists across the state are celebrating Pollinator Week, and next week, hundreds of veterans will descend upon Fayetteville for the Veterans Golden Age Games.
Ahead on Ozarks, a business degree from the University of Arkansas without ever seeing Old Main or setting foot on senior walk: an online degree is now a reality. Plus, we get an update on updating Cane Hill, one of the oldest communities in the region.Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.The Yellowjackets are one year older than their newest member, Felix Pastorius. He talks about joining the band and more.
The last days of spring have almost everything for the curious. From a science fiction reading to a workshop on rails, we have details on some of the events.
Last fall, a nonprofit was launched to restore and revitalize the small yet significant town west of Fayetteville. We revisit to check the progress. Shiloh Museum will give us the story of Essie Ward, an artist from Nubbin Hill.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the National Veterans Golden Age Games are set to take over Fayetteville and the region this weekend; we speak with one 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to win in his competitions, and we speak with an Arkansas elder who decided to obtain his GED many, many years after his high school years had passed. Plus, while many eyes are on the happenings at the World Cup, we attend a sports match of a different nature, polo, in Bentonville.
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"Etienne et Petunia" by Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor
A new instructional video produced in Marshallese is designed to introduce the culture and laws of the United States to newly arrived Marshallese migrants to Northwest Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich attended the premiere.
For more information visit the minority health section on healthy.arkansas.gov or call the Jones Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 756-8090.
"Reel Carrskwheel" by Vasen
Quinn Montana wants people to think more about what they eat. Her new book is titled "Worship Your Food."
While in our studio Quinn Montana also discussed bad eating habits and the ease with which people can break those habits. You can hear that and more from our conversation here.
Becca Bacon Martin, from What's Up in Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, has a long list of entertainment for the weekend...and some advice on how to have a safer Friday the 13th.
