Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
Ozarks At Large
The first in a series of meetings looking at overhauling workforce development education in the state is held. Freidns of one Fayetteville park organize in order to potentially grow the large public amenity, and a series of meetings in coming weeks will show what's being done to mitigate the impairment of one local waterway.

We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.


Governor Mike Beebe yesterday officially issued the call for a special session of the state legislature. The Federal Reserve Bank released its quarterly Burgundy Book, which provides some insight into the health of the state's economy. hundreds of volunteers associated with World Changers are descending upon Fort Smith to help with some repairs to homes in the city. And the city of Fayetteville recently released a new Web application to help city residents find city information applicable to where they live in the city.

The board of directors of Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport recently approved a new long-range master plan for the airport. That plan contains a variety of projects for the short, near and long term future.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, how material seized by the police end up at auction. Also, the fate of undocumented young people who make it to Northwest Arkansas.
Dr. Stephen Gates talks about the penultimate concert of the KUAF/Fulbright Summer Chamber Music Festival.
“Spirit in the Night” by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
The academy has two summer camps coming up this summer. For more information, visit http://www.uafortsmith.edu/Academy/Index.
A large group of Walmart hourly employees gathered on the steps of the Walmart headquarters in Bentonville yesterday to raise concerns about wages and healthcare.
“Eyes of Blue” by Wax and Wane
A group of graduate students from the University of Arkansas are helping local gardeners care for their sick plants.
In this audio extra, Lou Hirsch shares some of the resources people can use to help them care for their plants.