Ozarks At Large
The National Labor Relations Board issues a ruling in Walmart's case against an organization that claims to be struggling to raise awareness about the company's labor practices. A bill that would bar doctors from conducting abortions on women as early as six weeks pregnant passes the state Senate. And rains from earlier this week have raised the water level at Beaver Lake, though the lake is still several feet below normal levels.
Ahead on Ozarks, some dangerous cows and a local dog goes to the Big Apple. The cows are part of a Springdale couple's new board game that they hope will soon be available in stores across the country. The dog is headed to the biggest dog show in the world. We'll meet Spike, an Ozark-born and bred Russell Terrier head to the Westminster show in Manhattan.Arkansas' U.S. Senate delegation is opposed to a proposed federal assault weapons ban while a state Senate bill to allow concealed handguns in churches advances to the state House of Representatives. In non-legislative news, the number of students served by the Ozark Literacy Council substantially increased last year.
On this edition of Ozarks, a preview of the fifth annual Interfaith Harmony Day. This one-day event at St. Paul's Episcopal Church gives local residents the opportunity to learn about a variety of belief systems all in one place. Plus, our bird man, Joe Neal, returns with some sounds from the Red Crossbills.It took an extra month, but Wayne Bell has seen enough films to now make his Best of 2012 list.
George Gershwin's iconic, American work is a highlight of Saturday night's Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra concert.
The 5th annual Interfaith Harmony Day is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville. The event is free and will include a variety of events including music, poetry, food, children's activities, and discussions. More information is available by calling 832-754-1791.A voter ID bill that mimics several other states' efforts to curb voter fraud has been introduced in the Arkansas legislature. The city of Fayetteville gets ready to offer free spay and neuter clinics to city residents. And Governor Beebe announces a $1.1 billion dollar "superproject" for the state: a steel mill set to be built in Osceola.
Ahead on Ozarks:how "new tech" schools are changing education for some high school students. OAL's Timothy Dennis talks to teachers in Rogers and Lincoln about their work. Plus the band Paper Hearts split up when some of the members moved away ten years ago. This weekend, for one night only, the original band is back together and some of their fans might be traveling from just as far as the band for the show.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: In 1980, thousands left Castro's Cuba on a boatlift to the United States. Many of them were given housing at Fort Chaffee. Jacqueline Froelich examines what happened then, what's happened since…and why historians are spending time getting the facts correct. Plus, a new adult education library for Northwest Arkansas Community College.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Armies of insurance adjusters deploy to Central Arkansas to begin helping their customers file claims for storm damage, and Entergy Arkansas has its own army of crews working to repair the area's infrastructure.
UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months.
New standards in education are increasing the accountability placed on the nations 5 and 6 year olds. Will it soon be PRE - K through 12?
The Arkansas & Missouri Railroad has been named the 2014 Regional Railway of the Year.
