
Ozarks At Large


The Northwest Arkansas Community College board of trustees votes against allowing licensed faculty and staff to carry concealed firearms on the school's campus. Ozark Regional Transit announces expanded hours for several routes. The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotions Commission announces a new website, new visitor's guide for the year, and a new guided tour in the works. And, it's election day for the Sebastian County one-cent sales tax.
Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Media tells us about the play, scheduled this weekend and next at Arts Center of the Ozarks.k Plus, it's African Night tomorrow night at UAFS.

Becca Martin Brown gives the down low on a new museum exhibit in Springdale that explores the history of the city, particularly it's original name.

The Kansas City band Trampled Under Foot recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to talk with Paul Kelso, host of the Generic Blues Show. While they were here, they performed a couple of songs including Bob Dylan's “Don't Think Twice, It's Alright.”

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
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.
Scientists believe natural gas drilling operators in Arkansas may have disturbed an ancient underground fault. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, seismologists with the Center for Earthquake Research in Memphis have elevated a potential earthquake risk.
The month of March marks the centennial anniversary of the International Women's Day and also the 24th anniversary of Women's History Month. The University of Arkansas has many events planned to celebrate the two.
The Singing Men of Arkansas will perform a benefit concert March 13 at Central Methodist Church in Fayetteville.
“Concerto for Saxophone Quartet” by Philip Glass
Becca has a ten-item rundown for the weekend. Most cost nothing and one is a way to say goodbye to a Fayetteville legend.
The West African inspired drumming and dancing group Afrique Aya visit the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio and show us how the "telephone of Africa" works.
To watch Afrique Aya in action in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio click here.