Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about new standardized public eduction testing that will be tried in schools as part of the new Common Core cirriculum. Also, Little Chief performs a song of their new album.
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The Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial will be dedicated tomorrow in Little Rock.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: a walk around the trails at Lake Fayetteville will take you past acres of charred land. We learn about the benefits of prescribed burns such as these. Plus not one, but two area towns are in the running to take over the March Madness bracket of the Greatest Southern Town. And, we climb a tree to visit the serene world of a children's treehouse, and get ready for Spring Break with options for movie lovers.
We go off into our own world with Josh Hart, a carpenter and owner of Natural State Treehouses, who builds play structures for people of all ages.
To adopt a pet at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter as it will be closed Saturday for the installation of new flooring. Plus a couple of events as the weekend nears.
The University of Arkansas Libraries formally opened the papers of Senator Dale Bumpers to researchers yesterday.
As promised, the state legislature overrode a line-item veto by Governor Mike Beebe to allow sand used in natural gas drilling to be exempt from sales tax. And, several organizations through the state accrue grant funding.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we head out on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, an update on SWEPCO's plan to construct a major new transmission line across the region.
Mary Kay Zuravleff is the author of Man Alive, a story about a physician whose life changed after he was struck by lightning. She will speak tonight at Nightbird Books.
We look at what makes two muscle cars go vroooom, one from this century and one from last.
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Sunday, June 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we learn the trick of the trade with a monster truck driver. Plus, if you had a magazine, how would you choose its name? Would it be literal, a hint as to what's expected inside, or something completely different?
We talk about Artosphere kicking into full gear with Jodi Beznoska, VP of Communications for Walton Arts Center.
More information is available at www.artospherefestival.org
Cinco de Mayo in Memphis by Guy Clark
The trio comprised of native Arkansans stopped by the studio prior to performing around the region for Artosphere.
I Like Van Halen Because My Sister Says They Are Cool by El Ten Eleven
The Fayetteville Underground on the downtown square is offering fresh artworks this month.
Shadows by Tory Rice
The Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas will host its 12th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival May 7.
We discuss Fort Smith's fire department's ISO rating and more in our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com.
Mexico by The Section Quartet