With federal budget sequestration looming around the corner, Arkansas' U.S. Senate contingent sounds off about the issue. We also look at how budget sequestration could impact research at the University of Arkansas. And, the Arkansas Legislature moves forward with two anti-abortion bills.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at how some local leaders make decisions for their cities. Plus, a preview of a concert featuring siblings Jura and Alyssa Margulis, and more.The cities of Fort Smith, Fayetteville and Springdale are the second, third and fourth-largest cities in Arkansas. But, how do the leaders of those cities deal with making difficult decisions. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis spoke with leaders of the three cities to find out.
A busy March for theater in our region includes a musical adaptation of a favorite children's book at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in SpringdaleThe show's new host Guy Raz, formerly the host of Weekends on All Things Considered, spoke to us about the show.
The 12th Annual Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is this Sunday from 4 - 7 p.m. in Springdale. OAL’s Christina Thomas spoke with Laura Kellams, director of the organization’s Northwest Arkansas office. We look back at legislative stories from the past seven days in today's week in review.
The 12th Annual Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is this Sunday from 4 - 7 p.m. in Springdale. OAL’s Christina Thomas spoke with Laura Kellams, director of the organization’s Northwest Arkansas office. The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation recently awarded this rural advocacy organization a $175,000. Rural Community Alliance will use a portion of the funds for a community revitalization project in Southeast Arkansas. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with the directors of both organizations.
Continuing our food series, Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas travels to the Smoke & Barrell Tavern for a special cocktail: the Cinnamon Sazerac.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, highlights from a lecture given by David Pryor last night in downtown Fayetteville. Also, the region's population prepares to reach the half-million mark.
Wednesday’s topics for the 88th General Assembly included taxes and immigration. Our colleagues at KUAR covered the votes and discussions in Little Rock.
An abandoned historic African American Church in Fort Smith is scheduled to be demolished unless two advocates for the structure manage to raise the necessary funds to save it. Jacqueline Froelich first visited the Mallalieu Church last year, and provides an update. To contribute to the Mallalieu Project call 479-629-0994.
Michael Tilley from www.thecitywire.com talks about rising gas prices and the possibility water rates may soon go up in Fort Smith.
George Thorogood, the Voice of America and more in our history capsule for February 24.
