Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.Ozarks At Large
Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.Governor Mike Beebe has joined other governors in a call on Congress to forgo certain cuts to the National Guard. And although three Arkansas counties were issuing marriage certificates this morning to same-sex couples, others were not and instead are waiting on a ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the duo Still on the Hill talks about their new album, and how Beaver Lake inspired the songs. Plus, we learn about how Gunderpickles started with a family recipe, and we honor the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day in our Sunday Morning Montage, a song from Cletus Got Shot and more.
Still on the Hill's latest album aims to help educate northwest Arkansas residents about the history of Beaver Lake, and to promote a greater stewardship of the region's largest drinking water reservoir.The idea of Community varies from person to person. A year long project at Fayetteville High School concludes with an open house showcasing juniors’ and seniors’ ideas of community as seen through each of their camera lenses.
The past week in Arkansas saw a visit from President Obama, hundreds of new jobs announced, and expansion plans for one decades-old stadium move forward. We have more in this morning's Week in Review.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Michael Tilley talks about a new owner for some long-abandoned real estate in Fort Smith, and the official announcement of a Whole Foods in Fayetteville. Plus, Cletus Got Shot gets ready to perform at a few festivals in the next month.
Cletus Got Shot will perform at the 2014 Artosphere Celebration and the Block Street Block Party next weekend. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce announces a program to create new jobs. Also, a conversation with Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times.
Here are the pieces used in today's pop culture montage dealing with asking questions.
The Moonglows with their hit "Who Wrote The Book of Love"
The ultimate question, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop
Bob Dylan with his breakout 1963 hit "Blowin in the Wind"
Laurence Olivier asks Dustin Hoffman "Is it safe?" in the chilling thriller Marathon Man
The Big Bopper wonders "Who Put the Bop in the Bop-Shoo-Bob"
The question that many Verizon customers continually ask: "Can you hear me now?"
Dionne Warwick asks "Do You Know The Way To San Jose"
The famous scene from Dallas that left many asking who shot J.R.?
Robert De Niro nearly loses his wits when he asks his taxi-driving reflection "Are you talking to me?"
Rockapella asks "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?"
During their visit to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, Farmer & The Markets performed their cover of the classic Mungo Jerry tune "Summertime."
State Republicans gear up for an awareness campaign in the wake of their veto override of a controversial voter ID law, a NWA Council survey finds that the area is ripe for another low-cost air carrier, and state revenue collections for March come in below budget officials' forecasts.
"Four on Six" by Wes Montgomery
Aside from wanting the Razorbacks to avoid a nail-biting finish against the Crimson Tide, Michael Tilley of The City Wire says that the governor's race is just getting heated up, several hundred jobs are coming to Fort Smith and Walmart and other retailers are revamping inventory systems to make sure the shelves don't run out of peanut butter.
"Mayflower Rock" by Dizzy Gillespie
Senator Mark Pryor stops by the Carver Center for Public Radio to talk immigration reform, sequestration, proposed changes to the nation's gun control laws and the recent oil spill in Faulkner County.
"Army Corps of Architects" by Death Cab for Cutie
