Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks with Speaker of the House Davy Carter about the issue of same-sex marriage. Also, we learn more about the weather phenomenon known as a land spout.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks with Speaker of the House Davy Carter about the issue of same-sex marriage. Also, we learn more about the weather phenomenon known as a land spout.
A few weeks after the devastating April 27th EF-4 tornado in Faulkner, Randolph, White and Pulaski counties killed 15 people, a lesser storm swept through the region. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, this one may have caused a possible and rare land spout north of Ozark. (Photo: two types of land spouts over Texas, courtesy NWS)Only one statewide runoff election will be held next month after yesterday's primary elections, which decided the Democratic and Republican candidates for most of the races for state constitutional offices. One potential ballot measure that is just getting started with passing petitions aims to make all of arkansas wet when it comes to alcohol sales. And, the Jones Center gets another multi-million dollar gift.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: it's primary election day in Arkansas, and Roby Brock talks to three Republicans who are vying for their party's nomination for attorney general. Plus, the City of Fayetteville is looking toward the future as Baby Boomers continue to age. A new project wants the city to become an age-friendly place. And, in our monthly series on technology, we visit the VA hospital in Fayetteville, where new solar arrays aim to make the facility more sustainable.
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On this Election Day in Arkansas, the three GOP candidates seeking their party's nomination for attorney general talk to Roby Brock from Talk Business and Politics.
Speaker of the Arkansas House wants to call a special session of the state legislature to deal with problems with the insurance program for public school employees, and Crawford County officials are hopeful that county voters will approve a sales tax increase that would help the county build a new jail.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, taking steps to improve juvenile justice in Arkansas, and the brand new Hope Supply Center in Bentonville helps those diagnosed with breast cancer in many ways.
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Ahead on Ozarks, coverage from a groundbreaking ceremony for Bentonville's new high school. Plus, a conversation with the author of “The Indicted South: Public Criticism, Southern Inferiority, and the Politics of Whiteness.”
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has a list of not one, not two, but several end-of-the-world activities.
"The Final Countdown" by Europe
Tonight’s concert at Rogers Little Theater includes Earl and Them. Earl Cate recently visited our studio to talk about his career with the Cates Brother Band and more.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, is back for another edition of We’re History. Today he examines the lengthy relationship between aviation, daredevils and advertising. And, yes, he has a northwest Arkansas connection.
"Waiting For The End of the World" by Elvis Costello
Two of Ozarks at Large’s own go into the Firmin Garner Performance Studio to send us into the weekend with holiday cheer.
"There's Always Tomorrow" by Burl Ives
Although 2012 was a tough year for agriculture in Arkansas, farmers are getting better prepared for next year. Also, the city of Fayetteville is renovating a pair of tennis courts at Wilson Park in an attempt to attract more young athletes to the sport. And Senator John Boozman speaks out against the Defense Authorization Act and the uncertain future for the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith.
"Little Drummer Boy" by The Hoodoo Gurus
