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.
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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.
Alison Moore has worked on her novel for years, using the true stories of the orphan trains of the 18th and 19th centuries as inspiration.
"Southbound Train" by Big Bill Broonzy
We frame the Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History profile of George Haley, a member of the “Pioneer Six,” who integrated the University of Arkansas Law School circa 1950. George Haley is the younger brother of Alex Haley, author of “Roots.” (Photo courtesy Pryor Center)
New state revenue numbers for the month of November show a slightly improving economy in Arkansas, Bentonville school officials propose a rezoning of some schools in the district only a year after rezoning the district's elementary schools, and state health officials say flu season has started early in Arkansas.
"Nothing LIke You" by Frightened Rabbit
The shuttering of the Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs portends the decline of Christian tourism and the rise of cosmopolitanism. And as Jacqueline Froelich discovered, when you lift Eureka’s Victorian skirts you’ll get a glimpse of the town’s tawdry roots.
The Great Passion Play site in Eureka Springs has been shuttered.
