The Arkansas Lottery Commission reports the second straight year of declining revenue for the state's scholarship lottery. Rogers Public Schools officials remove a rule that implied a requirement for end of semester exams. And two Arkansas attorneys file a motion in federal court for a summary judgement in regards to the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
The history is rich for an area attraction that boasts 30,000 visitors each year and temperatures of 58 degrees.The Center for Business & Economic Research at the UA released a study on the economic impact of legalizing retail alcohol sales in three dry counties in Arkansas.
The Beaver Lake Sailing Club, headquartered near Lost Bridge, is not only a historic recreational club, the membership is engaged in numerous charitable events. 
Roby Brock speaks with Tom Cotton's communications director and Mark Pryor's deputy campaign manager.The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.The second half of the month has all kinds of science opportunities for all ages in the area.
A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the trumpeter of The Sons of Brasil. The Kansas City jazz band plays nothing but Latin music and will be in NWA this weekend. Plus, we join a program in progress as it encourages youngsters to read over the summer.
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center says Mozart’s Requiem, Alice in Wonderland, and The Importance of Being Earnest are just some of the many performances coming up in the next few weeks.
Senator Mark Pryor discussed his plan to create jobs at the Arkansas World Trade Center in Rogers yesterday. Here are some highlights from the discussion.
To listen to the entire press conference, click here.
“Eyeye” by Either/Orchestra
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net talks to Jim Phillips, the CEO of the Springdale based nanotechnology start-up NanoMech, about how nanotechnology will shape the future of Arkansas’ economy.
Tomorrow night’s “Gone in 60 Seconds” event gives entrepreneurs a minute to pitch their products/services to get the backer committed. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas speaks with Jeff Amarine, the advisor for one of the organizations behind the event, Innovate Arkansas.
“The Minute Waltz” by AM Orchestra
The Beatles tribute band Rain performs tonight at Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith at 7:30 p.m.
