The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
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?
UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, June 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Michael Tilley of The City Wire tells us about the week's news including Tyson's bid for Hillshire Brands, and the band Xcluded joins us in the studio as they release their new original album and while they have some time off between the eighth and ninth grades.
The state's Economic Development Director joins other gay rights activists in support of same-sex marriage. Hewlett-Packard announces its plans to lay off several hundred workers at its call center in Conway. Arkansas Attorney Dustin McDaniel issues his opinion on the meaning of the wording of Act 746 of 2013. And hot and humid weather continues for the area.
"Film" by Aphex Twin
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to French Hill, CEO of Delta Trust and Bank about new banking rules and regulations.
Steve Yates talks to us about his Juniper-award-winning collection of short stories, Some Kinds of Love.
"Millard Fillmore" by Electric Needle Room
Arkansas artist Elise Taylor chose an independence theme for her July exhibit at the library. Taylor also has work on display at Ink in Glass in Fayetteville and a Eureka Springs gallery this month.
For more visual arts exhibits and events throughout the month, visit the following links:
Arts Center of the Ozarks
the Fayetteville Underground
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Fort Smith Regional Art Museum
The Fayetteville Roots Festival is returning for a fourth year and today the full schedule is released.
