Governor Beebe selected a new Highway Commsioner as discussions continue about revenue for roads in the state.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the University of Arkansas Fort Smith has a book it wants you to read. The third installment of the UAFS "Read This" program begins later this month. And the things people collect. Last weekend dozens of collectors showed of thousands of their things at the Cabin Fever Reliever at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. From accordions to pottery, the collections were on display for one day only.
The University of Arkansas Fort Smith's latest selection for the "Read This" program is the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon.Ahead on Ozarks: Governor Mike Beebe welcomes the 89th General Assembly to Little Rock with his State of the State Speech, plus Jacqueline Froelich reports on a new study concerning the quality of water near natural gas production in Arkansas. We also find out what happens at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks during this month, sometimes referred to an off month. Robert Ginsburg finds out it is anything but quiet there right now.
Governor Mike Beebe gave his State of the State address before a joint-session of the state legislature yesterday. In the address, he once again urged lawmakers to enact federally-backed expansions to the state's Medicaid system.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Fort Smith officials discuss the possibility of an urban deer hunt to help control deer populations. And, we have a conversation with comedian Ralphie May before he heads to Arkansas for a series of performances later this week.Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers is intrigued about a discussion at the Shiloh Museum about a small community she has not heard of.
Governor Beebe used his state of the state address today to talk briefly about his plans to further cut the state grocery tax. Meanwhile, a state grant is set to help Fayetteville residents recycle unwanted electronics waste. And, Walmart makes a pair of announcements today; one involving the hiring of veterans and the other centered on purchasing more domestically produced goods.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: combating plagiarism on college campuses with a new kind of blackboard. And we’ll preview the 2013 session of the Arkansas Legislature. The general Assembly is opening today.Fourth Congressional District Representative Tom Cotton weighed in on several prescient national issues over the weekend during a stop in Texarkana. Congressman Tim Griffin urges President Obama to disclose more to the American public about the nation's financial situation. State House Speaker Davy Carter says that the issue of a Medicaid funding shortfall is the biggest issue facing the upcoming legislative session in Little Rock. And the Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History has a new director.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, March 10, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, an accusation over teaching creationism at school is raising questions regarding charter authorization in Arkansas. Plus, problems caused by pythons in the Everglades.
Caroline Rose and her band stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio on their way to Wakarusa.
A recent study suggests that Arkansas' two racetrack and gaming complexes have a sizable impact on the state's economy. Fayetteville Public Schools prepares to offer free meals to city youths through the summer, and an effort to raise the state's minimum wage gets a groundswell of support.
“Dr. Funk” by The Main Squeeze
The Walmart AMP will host its first concert at its new, permanent home in Rogers Saturday night.
The 21st Cancer Challenge is just one of many ways to support nonprofits in the area this month.
“Marking” by Tropic of Pisces
In case you’re wondering who to see at Wakarusa this weekend, Becca Martin Brown provides some suggestions.
