
Ozarks At Large


In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.

The trial of former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner continued Friday with testimony via taped conversations from a bond broker who allegedly received much of the state's bond business after giving kickbacks to Shoffner. And a number of court-related entities in Arkansas are receiving less funding after a decline in court fee and fine collections.

Lady Razorbacks in various sports prepare for an eventful weekend and as we prepare for spring, a few outdoor activities to look forward to.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, July 7, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, what teeth can tell us about our ancestors. Also, how climate change is affecting the Marshall Islands.
The statesman is the subject of a one-man show in Springdale tonight.
Lyle Lovett, the Sistine Chapel and more in our history capsule for November 1.
"MGB-GT" by Richard Thompson
Christopher Spencer, the owner of ozarksunbound.com, sits in with Kyle Kellams for another of their Monday sessions. This week they talk with Washington County Election Commissioner John Logan Burrow about the nuts and bolts of an election.
Hear more from the conversation here, including how an election commission is appointed.
"This Autumn's Ours" by Pat Martino
Halloween is traditionally illustrated with images of skeletons, witches--and bats. But for bat conservationists, the spooky iconography is a reminder of a very grave situation. To learn more click here.
This weekend you can spend some quality time with the big cats at Turpentine Creek in Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.turpentinecreek.org.