Governor Mike Beebe urges Republican state legislators to look at all possible solutions to shore up the shortfall in the state's Medicaid system, though he stated he is against using one-time budget surplus funds to close the gap. The city of Fayetteville looks into selling a bit of land in an effort to clear an eyesore in the name of new commerce.
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Ahead on Ozarks: postcards sent from the past tell the history of Fort Smith. Plus, a new program aims to provide teachers to school districts that need them most. And a Fayetteville based communications company expands its global reach.A new program in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas aims to address teacher shortages in Arkansas schools by placing fellows in classrooms as early as fall 2013. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with the program's director Benton Brown and faculty director Gary Ritter.
Ahead on this edition of weekend Ozarks: we go to a unique geolocation in Carroll County. Plus, Robert Ginsburg takes a look back at some of his favorite jazz tunes from 2012. And a look at a new hall of fame headed soon to the streets of one local city.A triptych, coming from the Greek word for three fold, is a work of art, usually a panel painting that is divided into three panels. A new book takes a closer look at the antique artform. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams spoke with University of Arkansas art historian and assistant professor Lynn Jacobs about her new book, which attempts to reinterpret the early Netherelandish triptych.
Ahead on the program: how the closure of a rural landfill has repercussions across the Ozarks. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the fallout from a decision to default on a landfill’s revenue bond payments. Plus The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs is not gone after all. Timothy Dennis has the latest on efforts to keep the Eureka Springs attraction open. And Robert Ginsburg, host of KUAF’s Shades of Jazz, has his picks for the best jazz recordings of 2012.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a new look at a mediaeval form of art, Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross on retirement, and a visit to Crystal Mountain.Catch Me If You Can and a pair of performances by the Oberlin Dance Company are all that’s in store for January at the Walton Arts Center, but Beth Bobbitt, the center’s manager of public relations says that more is on the way in February.
A triptych, coming from the Greek word for three fold, is a work of art, usually a panel painting that is divided into three panels. A new book takes a closer look at the antique artform. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams spoke with University of Arkansas art historian and assistant professor Lynn Jacobs about her new book, which attempts to reinterpret the early Netherelandish triptych.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a new theatre company for and by young adults prepares to make its debut in Northwest Arkansas. Plus, our history doctor Bill Smith stops by to examine the history of swing states.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, March 7, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Downtown Bentonville launches its new Notes at Night series, and Candy Lee stops by the studio to discuss and perform some songs off her new album.
Today's Locally Made segment shines a light on Gingiber, an illustrative paper goods and homewares store based in Springdale.
Becca Martin Brown has more on NWACC’s upcoming theatre season.
at end of show: "Don't Call it Love" by Velcro Pygmies
The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Roby Brock speaks with Tom Cotton's communications director and Mark Pryor's deputy campaign manager.
The Beaver Lake Sailing Club, headquartered near Lost Bridge, is not only a historic recreational club, the membership is engaged in numerous charitable events.
