Roby Brock discusses the retirement of Baptist Health System's CEO, the passage of the private option and more in his weekly business and political news recap.Ozarks At Large
Roby Brock discusses the retirement of Baptist Health System's CEO, the passage of the private option and more in his weekly business and political news recap.The trial of former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner continued Friday with testimony via taped conversations from a bond broker who allegedly received much of the state's bond business after giving kickbacks to Shoffner. And a number of court-related entities in Arkansas are receiving less funding after a decline in court fee and fine collections.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we visit the kitchen of Jen Lewis, take a spin in a state-run clinic that aids veterans in rural communities, and we meet a recovering opiate addict who has found hope with methadone.
The local musician performs her own song, "Broken Branches" from her new CD slated for release later this month.
In the latest installment of our monthly food series, we learn more about cooking through Jen's Art of Cooking. - "Barbie" Beach Boys
- The Simpsons – Lisa and Malibu Stacy
- Barbie and the Rockers – 1987
- Toy Story 3
- Nicki Minaj – nicknamed Barbie
- Saturday Night Live skit with Amy Poehler and Britney Spears
- Original Barbie commercial – 1959
- "Barbie Girl" Aqua
We visit a methadone treatment center in Springdale to learn how the medication works and visit with a recovering opiate addict.
Winter weather plagued roadways and schedules early in the week, while Crawford County officials later touted a potential site for a new jail. We find out more in this morning's Week in Review.
Ahead on Ozarks, Downtown Bentonville launches its new Notes at Night series, and Candy Lee stops by the studio to discuss and perform some songs off her new album.
Candy Lee, a local musician who will release her latest album later this month, recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, May 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, taking steps to improve juvenile justice in Arkansas, and the brand new Hope Supply Center in Bentonville helps those diagnosed with breast cancer in many ways.
Michael Tilley from www.thecitywire.com discusses what will and won’t be on November ballot, and more.
jkhjkhjkA new report issued yesterday by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families describes how the state's burgeoning immigrant child population, refereed to as the “Critical Generation,” ought to be perceived as critical to Arkansas' future economic success. You can read the report here: http://www.aradvocates.org/assets/PDFs/Child-Welfare/Critical-Generation-Report-Web-Version.pdf
“My Only Swerving” by El Ten Eleven
Today's entertainment includes opera, magic with Tommy Terrific, a performance by folk songwriter Melanie.
Author and exercise expert Jeanette DePatie has written “The Fat Chick Works Out” designed to encourage people of all ages and sizes to get in better shape.
“Home” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes
Jodi Beznoska from the Walton Arts Center tells us when tickets for a few upcoming performances at the center and the AMP go on sale.
