Singer and songwriter Joe Crookston is back in Fayetteville this week, almost a year after his first visit at the 2013 Roots Festival.
Ozarks At Large
Fans from around the world are cheering for their teams during the World Cup in bars and homes across northwest Arkansas.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses the latest economic numbers for the region...and the dreams of bringing professional hockey to Fort Smith.
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross. Also, the architect of Crystal Bridges visits Bentonville.
Joe Crookston is back in Fayetteville for workshops, a concert and the screening of a documentary inspired by one of his songs.
Roby Brock talks with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross about his plan for jobs and the economy in Arkansas.
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Also, Walmart hosts its first open call for hundreds of U.S. suppliers.
Eureka Springs Hospital is one of the tiniest and oldest in Arkansas, built in 1929. A for-profit medical facilities management firm, which leases the antiquated hospital wants to build a brand new facility on the outskirts of town. But to make it happen, the city of Eureka Springs will have to provide a major infusion of money.
Roby Brock speaks with gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson about his jobs plan for the state of Arkansas, including workforce education.
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.
Montreal rockers The Besnard Lakes continue to hone their signature blissed-out apocalypse rock in their latest release Until in Excess, Imperceptible UFO. Ozarks at Large's Katy Henriksen reviews the effort in anticipation of their appearance in Fayetteville this week.
Wayne Bell says the blockbuster schedule from Hollywood is some lengthy he can only offer a preview of the first half of summer.
"Iron Man" by Black Sabbath
Recent numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Arkansas' unemployment rate remains lower than the national average, though the size of the state's workforce has shrank. Governor Mike Beebe touts the state's growing art tourism industry, Senator Mark Pryor's reelection bid will determine whether a Democrat can still be competitive in the state, and the Razorbacks split a series over the weekend, while the Naturals drop another three-game set at home.
"Earth Day Every Day" by John Denver
Southwestern Electric Power Company plans to string an extra high voltage transmission line across Benton and Carroll Counties to better serve the region’s growing electrical needs. But a group of affected residents have organized “Save the Ozarks” to block the transmission corridor.
Today, Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas has news about tax cuts, the governor's race, and Walmart's new sustainability goals.
"Earth Song" by Michael Jackson