Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
The annual Clothesline Fair at Prairie Grove Battlefield Park takes place this weekend. Becca Martin Brown has more.
Arkansas native Daisy Bates was one of the featured speakers at the 1963 March on Washington, which happened 50 years ago today. Meanwhile, the Rogers city council last night approved an ordinance allowing liquor-by-the-drink licenses to be issued in the city. And the Fayetteville city council will consider limiting noisy construction activity by private developers.
"Reservations" by Joy Kills Sorrow
Agricultural production represents a sizable portion of the Arkansas economy, and a major part of that production involves soybeans. Timothy Dennis takes a look at how researchers at the University of Arkansas produce soybean varieties that allow the state's farmers to keep track with trends in the marketplace.
Jacqueline Froelich takes us to Mulberry, Ark., where a new factory is processing a special variety of Arkansas-grown non-GMO soybeans into edamame, a popular Asian appetizer and snack. (Photo: American Vegetable Soybean & Edamame co-founder and CFO Raymond Chung)
Becca Martin Brown gives us a roundup of concerts within a few hours of driving from Northwest Arkansas.
"Treason! Animals" by Franz Ferdinand
