Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says free talks this week will cover Ozark living, the Spiro Mounds and give you a chance to hear Newbery-Medal winning author Christopher Paul Curtis.
Ozarks At Large
Members of industry, government and education gathered yesterday for a career and technical education Summit in northwest Arkansas. The goal of the event was to determine how to meet the needs of the area's growing economy.
Music, cell phones and fishing are all being used to help raise money, food and awareness for area nonprofits.
The 2014 Natural Wonders: The State of Children's Health in Arkansas report examines a number of children's healthcare issues like oral care and immunizations. 
American public colleges and universities seek to contain wage and benefit costs by hiring contingent faculty—those without permanent status. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, such faculty on certain campuses face an "ivory ceiling."Governor Mike Beebe yesterday issued a line-item veto on a tax exemption for sand used in oil and natural gas drilling. The state's top economist says that the latest unemployment numbers show positive growth in the state's economy. And the Siloam Springs board of directors is set to consider a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance.
Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.
Tyson Foods responds to issues raised in the new book The Meat Racket.
Christopher Leonard follows the rise of Tyson Foods in his new book The Meat Racket.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 23, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Arkansas treasurer Martha Shoffner officially tenders her resignation, we get a few tips on staying up to date on severe weather, even when away from the television or radio. And, Walmart announces a plan to sell more goods produced right here in Arkansas.
"Hot Venom" by Miniature Tigers
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas talks to gubernatorial candidate Bill Halter about his Arkansas Promise Scholarship Plan and more.
The June Arts and Culinary Festival next month in Bentonville isn’t just visual arts and food. Music is packed into downtown Bentonville throughout the month.
Songs heard inside this story:
"Too Cool for School" by RJ Mischo
"Well You Needn't" by The Claudia Burson Trio
"Scrapple From the Apple" by Charlie Parker
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers talks about the Airing of the Quilts and more.
Co-producers and the director of Gordon Family Tree are in town this week for two screenings of their movie. Tickets for tomorrow's screening are available here.
