Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we head out on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, an update on SWEPCO's plan to construct a major new transmission line across the region.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we head out on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Plus, an update on SWEPCO's plan to construct a major new transmission line across the region.
Mary Kay Zuravleff is the author of Man Alive, a story about a physician whose life changed after he was struck by lightning. She will speak tonight at Nightbird Books.
We look at what makes two muscle cars go vroooom, one from this century and one from last. Last week, a federal judge struck down much of Arkansas' Heartbeat Protection Act, passed last year by the state legislature. We speak to two people, one from the pro-life movement and one from the pro-choice movement, to hear what they think the ruling means.
As Becca continues her week of themes, today's art theme includes events at Crystal Bridges and Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
In its continuing quest to reinforce the Arkansas grid, Southwestern Electric Power Company seeks to construct massive new interstate transmission facilities across northern Benton and Carroll Counties. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, opposition from landholders, legislators and lawyers has not abated. (Photo courtesy Save the Ozarks)
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas recently spent time on the campaign trail with GOP gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson.The Fayetteville city council tackles several long-standing issues, and the state legislature gets ready to wrap up with a potential last item of business for the year.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how education and employment are more connected than ever in Arkansas. We have a report on yesterday's Career and Technology Education summit in northwest Arkansas. Plus, our technology ambassador Tyrel Denison breaks down some of the new technology that was on display at South-by-Southwest. And, a new report looks at children's healthcare issues in Arkansas.
Twitter was first spring upon the public at South By Southwest, the Austin festival of music and tech. Our tech ambassador, Tyrel Denison, examines some of the apps making their debut at this year's festival.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
Mike Ross and Bill Halter talk Medicaid at the Delta Grassroots Conference, as does Governor Mike Beebe, but Beebe also vaunts work by the state's Department of Higher Education in getting more students into college. And Hillcrest Towers in Fayetteville will be getting a facelift after receiving a sizable federal grant.
"West End Avenue Blues" by Ralph Sutton
The University of Arkansas’ Community Design Center last week received a $30,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. The center aims to use the money to sculpt the future of downtown Fayetteville.
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas has updates on new earnings reports, state revenues, and more.
"Wagon Wheel" by Old Crow Medicine Show
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers reminds us that auditions at Rogers Little Theater and at the Arts Center of the Ozarks are happening this week.
As children, we learn you can know the age of a tree if you count the rings inside its trunk. What we might not learn is that those tree rings contain the history of each of those years.
