Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
Ozarks At Large
The first in a series of meetings looking at overhauling workforce development education in the state is held. Freidns of one Fayetteville park organize in order to potentially grow the large public amenity, and a series of meetings in coming weeks will show what's being done to mitigate the impairment of one local waterway.
We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.
Dr. Estes from Mercy's Bella Vista clinic discusses how to protect yourself against heat, ticks, and more.Governor Mike Beebe yesterday officially issued the call for a special session of the state legislature. The Federal Reserve Bank released its quarterly Burgundy Book, which provides some insight into the health of the state's economy. hundreds of volunteers associated with World Changers are descending upon Fort Smith to help with some repairs to homes in the city. And the city of Fayetteville recently released a new Web application to help city residents find city information applicable to where they live in the city.
UA Professor Angie Maxwell argues that the attention the South received throughout the 20th century in regards to three particular events has shaped the Southern Identity that exists yet today. She discusses her book The Indicted South: Public Criticism, Southern Inferiorty, and the the Politics of Whiteness with Ozarks’ Christina Karnatz.
This morning, the Bentonville Public School District broke ground on its new high school project in Centerton.
A nearly one-thousand mile bicycle journey passed through northwest Arkansas yesterday as riders commemorate the forced removal of thousands of Cherokee people along the Trail of tears.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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.
Donald Ouellette is the man with the gorilla mask and a pizza sign on the intersection of Crossover and Mission, one of Fayetteville’s few sign-shakers.
“Young at Heart”” by Brad Mehldau
Bryan Sanchez was a professional sign-spinner for Aarrow Advertising in Phoenix, Arizona for two years before switching to corporate side of the business. Bryan talks about the business, its effectiveness and what it takes to be a professional sign-spinner.
For the 2011 Ford Fiesta ad, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyFN-vpr7Js. For the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia ad, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rhsmEEg7Qk. For the 311’s Hey You video, visit http://www.metacafe.com/watch/sy-22475246001/311_hey_you_official_music_video/.
“Signs” by Rebirth Brass Band
Theater in Fayetteville and Black Music Month celebrations in Rogers is what's up today.
Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com talks about increase in personal income in Arkansas and more.
“Lost in Space” by John Williams
Tickets are available for a number of events at Walton Arts Center.
“Portland, Oregon” by Loretta Lynn featuring Jack White
