Ozarks At Large


The Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies yesterday approved plans to let 13 school districts across the state arm some of their staffs. Governor Beebe talks with Roby Brock about what's next in attempts to fix a shortfall in the state's Public School Health Insurance Program. John Brown University is again ranked at the top, and the Walton College of Business at the U of A again gets praise as well.



In addition, the University Libraries digital exhibit on the history of Vol Walker Hall can be accessed here
Web Exclusive: More About Vol Walker
As Becca continues her (accidentally) music-themed week of entertainment suggestions with a reminder about the Time Jumpers at the Alma Performing Arts Center.


A new art gallery, dedicated to showing controversial and confrontational works, will open this month. We meet the curators at the new Bottle Rocket gallery.



Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a conversation with author Joyce Carol Oates prior to her lecture in Fayetteville. Plus, a bit of tinkering before the Amazeum opens to children and the community next fall.
The UA prepares for the Dalai Lama's visit, FEMA continues its work in Arkansas, and a local Rotary club raises money for polio vaccines.
"Ants Marching" by Dave Matthews Band
During a tour last week, guests were given a preview of what the completed museum will look like.
"Malatz's Serenade Española" by Virginia Luque
A regional natural resource conservation foundation has just opened a new office in Arkansas.
"Take Me to the River" by Bryan Ferry