Ozarks At Large

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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: in an effort to facilitate further business success in Arkansas, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has launched a new website, ArkansasFavorsTheBold.com. We'll have a conversation with Grant Tennille, that organization's executive director. Plus, the Fourth Congressional District, geographically the largest in the state is in the midst of a heated Republican race this primary season. We have part one in a series of conversations with each candidate.
The band Charliehorse will headline the Fayetteville Roots Festival after-party at Kingfish Saturday night.
Arkansas has adopted a new educational standard called Common Core. Advocates say it will help students succeed at entering college or a vocation. Critics claim it’s a national standard pushed by special interests and therefore unconstitutional.
“Trampa” by Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com talks about the future of Mitsubishi and Whirlpool operations in Fort Smith, and the new XNA terminal.
Beaver Water District and the Illinois River Watershed Partnership recently received two grants totaling $350,000 to build 60 new rain gardens in the two watersheds over the next three years.
How about an Art Amiss Fashion Show and some music by Boom! Kinetic and Band of Heathens?
“Jumpin’ In” by Dave Holland