Circle of Life Hospice serves patients in Benton, Washington, Madison and Carroll Counties with compassionate end-of-life care. Upon completion, the in-patient home in Bentonville will allow Circle to better serve their patients in Benton and Carroll Counties. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas took a tour of the new building.
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Northwest Arkansas is rife with businesses and institutions on the move. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis looks at Northwest Arkansas Business stories from the past week in today's week in review.
Because we mostly zoom by them in our sealed vehicles, nature recordist and essayist Joe Neal takes us into an Ozarks meadow for a listen. Joe Neal is coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press. His latest book is “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir.”
The Fayetteville Farmers" Market is looking to expand its operating hours, the drought stabilizes this week but doesn't improve, and a mobile film production company announces plans to move to Fayetteville.
Throughout our Music Matters series, Sophie Kidd has highlighted a wide range of instruments from flute to cello to viola. Today, Sophie takes a look at a University of Arkansas student with an eclectic taste in instruments.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers says we can research our Native American roots, attend a book signing and more today.
Ahead on this weekend edition of Ozarks, National Coffee Day celebrated with a visit to a local roaster and distributor, and a close look at environmental infrastructure and recycling news in today's week in review.
In today's week in review, Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis looks at environment-themed stories from the past week.
Last week, 7 Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville sent out a request to the community for supplies they urgently need. An updated list is available at the organization's Facebook page
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we continue our series on poverty in Arkansas, taking a look at some of the historic reasons why the state for decades has battled a higher poverty level than other states. And, a new effort to raise the number of people with college degrees in the region. Five area institutions are working together to encourage adults to finish the work they started on campus but didn't complete.
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an Arkansas judge overturns the states's ban on same-sex marriage, so what's next?
In the span of 35 years, The Austin Lounge Lizards have released 11 albums including one this year. The band has a loyal following around the country, and when they were in Fayetteville recently, they stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a live set on The Pickin' Post. Here's one of the songs from that set.
Governor Mike Beebe yesterday released the results of an investigation into the Arkansas Department of Community Correction, and that systemic problems exist within the department. Excess state revenue in October may be needed later this year, according to a state economist. Work gets underway at Fayetteville's Wilson Park, as renovations begin to the buildings at the park's pool. A longtime lobbyist for the U of A announces his retirement. And the Walton College of Business gets another favorable ranking.
"Vivian Leigh's Veins" by Kaki King
Two years ago we reported on plans by the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville to establish a comprehensive support program for students with high functioning autism. Nine students are now enrolled. The UA is among two-dozen colleges offering such services.
Some kids may like athletics or marching band, but one effort in Fayetteville aims to nurture the next generation of nerds in a positive atmosphere.
"A Streetcar Named Desire" by Kenny Burrell
Becca Martin Brown gives us the details of the big food and wine week in Eureka Springs.