Governor Mike Beebe yesterday issued a line-item veto on a tax exemption for sand used in oil and natural gas drilling. The state's top economist says that the latest unemployment numbers show positive growth in the state's economy. And the Siloam Springs board of directors is set to consider a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance.
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Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.
Tyson Foods responds to issues raised in the new book The Meat Racket.

The Mid-continent Independent System Operator, who will manage Entergy Arkansas' power grid, breaks ground on its regional headquarters. Urban agriculture rules are again slated for discussion in Fayetteville, and a federal judge strikes down the state's 12-week abortion ban.


Here is our list of famous Patricks:
- Pat(rick) Sajak spins the Wheel of Fortune.
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation.
- Danica Patrick answers a pre-race question.
- The Smiths, including Steven Patrick Morrissey, sing How Soon is Now.
- Patrick McGoohan is The Prisoner.
- Patrick Swayze defends Baby in Dirty Dancing.
- Patrick Star, comic relief, from Spongebob Squarepants.
- Patrick Duffy as a fictional Ewing, Bobby on Dallas.
- Patrick Ewing as a real Ewing, Patrick...with the Knicks.
- Orson Welles on a vinyl record delivers Patrick Henry's speech.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a conversation with author Joyce Carol Oates prior to her lecture in Fayetteville. Plus, a bit of tinkering before the Amazeum opens to children and the community next fall.
Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses the goods and bads of television this past season.
The Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County hosted the opening for the EOA Children’s House, the largest long-term child abuse treatment and prevention center in the country.
“Meeting Across the River” by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Participants will seek out energy-saving features at Orlo and Mary Stitt’s home in an unusual scavenger hunt. Ozarks at Large's Energy Corps correspondent Christina Thomas reports.
Becca has a list of live performances: Effron White and Sarah Hughes in Fayetteville, Mo Brothers in Rogers, Motley Crue in St. Louis, Steve Miller band in Memphis, and Elvis Costello in Kansas City -- over the next few days.
“Resurrection Shuffle” by Clarence Clemons
Paul Chuh-pakhi opens his Fayetteville farm to visitors this Saturday for a slow food potluck. To RSVP, send an email to Pauline@ozarknaturalfoods.com
“Tenth Avenue Freeze Out” by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band