Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a complaint has been filed against a charter school corporation for teaching creationism in Arkansas. Plus, one local couple has made an investment in the futures of underrepresented college students, and we take a look at what's in a name in Benton County.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a complaint has been filed against a charter school corporation for teaching creationism in Arkansas. Plus, one local couple has made an investment in the futures of underrepresented college students, and we take a look at what's in a name in Benton County.
Here is our list of famous Patricks:
- Pat(rick) Sajak spins the Wheel of Fortune.
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation.
- Danica Patrick answers a pre-race question.
- The Smiths, including Steven Patrick Morrissey, sing How Soon is Now.
- Patrick McGoohan is The Prisoner.
- Patrick Swayze defends Baby in Dirty Dancing.
- Patrick Star, comic relief, from Spongebob Squarepants.
- Patrick Duffy as a fictional Ewing, Bobby on Dallas.
- Patrick Ewing as a real Ewing, Patrick...with the Knicks.
- Orson Welles on a vinyl record delivers Patrick Henry's speech.
The Michigan-based band discusses how they came together as a family band, and they perform "My Love is a Tall Ship" by Jimmy Crowley.In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
The city of Fort Smith continues to construct a 20-year plan and the University of Arkansas has news about scholarships for future students.The state legislature finished business before getting ready to adjourn this year's fiscal session, and Peco Foods announces expansion in Arkansas. Those stories and more in this morning's week in review.
Ahead on Ozarks, Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers gives us a list of St. Patrick's Day events happening this weekend, and we have a preview of the William S. Paley Collection exhibit at Crystal Bridges. We also learn about the latest plans for the new high school in Bentonville.
Finvarra's Wren recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a conversation and performance. As Bentonville students and school board vote on potential mascots for the district's new high school, superintendent Michael Poore is also concerned with the building's design.
Michael Tilley, from The City Wire, talks about the delayed opening for the Marshall's Museum and another effort to place medicinal marijuana on the Arkansas ballot.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
The Old City String Quartet is in concert at Chapel on the Creeks in Rogers.
“Sunflower Waltz” by Beau Hunks
Peggy James, an FHS teacher, tells us how the school's students created a video that has become a bit of a viral sensation on the Internet.
“Firework” by Katy Perry
The Dalai Lama, along with Sister Helen Prejean and Vincent Harding discussed nonviolence in the 21st Century.
Photo: Susan Storch Photography
To hear extended audio of the Dalai Lama's lecture, click here.
"Master Plan" by Pharoah Sanders
Dan Craft from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers previews his Sunday story about the long-ago proposed condos on Beaver Lake.
The Fulbright Concerto Competition will feature 12 pianists from around the world.
"An Organ, A Guitar and a Chicken Wing" by Ray Manzarek and Roy Rogers
