Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, they aren't native to the United States. but Burmese pythons are presenting themselves as quite a problem in parts of the nation; we take a look at how they got here. Plus, after years of planning, an orchard begins to take roots in Fayetteville this afternoon, and students at an area junior high school prepare to put their knowledge and problem solving skills to the test on the statewide stage.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, they aren't native to the United States. but Burmese pythons are presenting themselves as quite a problem in parts of the nation; we take a look at how they got here. Plus, after years of planning, an orchard begins to take roots in Fayetteville this afternoon, and students at an area junior high school prepare to put their knowledge and problem solving skills to the test on the statewide stage.
The Arkansas House yesterday again voted down the appropriation for the Private Option, a date is set for a lawsuit challenging the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, the NWA Council calculates when the region will be home to half-a-million people, and Walmart plans to push more small stores in the coming year.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we look at the history of The Lincoln Echo, the last in a long line of African American newspapers in Arkansas. Plus, we speak with one of the cast members of 'I Love Lucy On Stage,' and we find out how Martin Greer makes his sweet treats.
On this edition of Ozarks, a task force on race is working in Harrison to discuss the past, present and future of that city. And a student organization at the University of Arkansas is working to make sure a small town in Belize will have an ample supply of safe water in the future.On this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock takes a look at the state's Lt. Governor's race. Also, the Springdale Police Department is offering a period of warrant amnesty for the next week.You can go to Russia to watch Olympic curling. You can go to Springdale to actually play.
Roiled a century ago by race riots, Harrison is taking pragmatic steps to repair its reputation, and has become culturally diverse, due to the presence of the Harrison Community Task Force on Race Relations. Still, as Jacqueline Froelich reports, a few local
white patriots have come out to mark the town as their territory. On this edition of Ozarks, we learn more about long-term care insurance. Plus, a local pastor discusses the intersection of new media and faith.In his weekly address, Governor Mike Beebe remembers the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and what the future may hold for achieving ethnic equality. Washington County Officials warn residents of outdoor burning, New polling data shows differing levels of support for the state's Private Option. Allens Canning Company will have a new CEO when the company's sale to Sager Creek Acquisition is final. And the Razorback baseball team finds sweeping victory during the opening weekend of the season.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
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?
Becca has a complete list of items for the weekend.
For the third consecutive production, demand for tickets means more presentations for Theater Squared.
“Jive at Five” by Buckley Mills
The Walton Arts Center has created a new program to help teach local students about instruments in an orchestra.
Three tax bills make it out of the Arkansas House. Roby Brock of talkbusiness.net gives us a report from Little Rock.
Link: www.talkbusiness.net
Music: “Fast Food Socrates” by New York Electric Piano
What would it take to live on Mars or some other icy world out there? Dr. Steve Vance, from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs, tells us. He speaks tonight on the University of Arkansas campus.
Music: “Hospital Funk” by MSG (listen for a conversation with the band’s leader, Matt Smith, next month on Ozarks at Large)
