Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says free talks this week will cover Ozark living, the Spiro Mounds and give you a chance to hear Newbery-Medal winning author Christopher Paul Curtis.
Ozarks At Large
Members of industry, government and education gathered yesterday for a career and technical education Summit in northwest Arkansas. The goal of the event was to determine how to meet the needs of the area's growing economy.
Music, cell phones and fishing are all being used to help raise money, food and awareness for area nonprofits.


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.
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.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 23, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Summertime biking can be a lot of fun if a few tips are kept in mind.
A number of activities to keep the kids busy along with some theater, Arts Fest, an origami workshop and more for the adults.
“Night Court Theme”
Apple unveiled new products earlier this week and our director of new media, Tyrel Denison, shares and explains some of the new technology to us.
“Theme from Taxi” by Bob James
Jim Dunn, executive director of the forthcoming U.S. Marshals Museum in Fort Smith, has updates on the progress of the museum.
Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks to mortgage banker David Taylor about the slump in housing figures in Arkansas.