Ozarks At Large
The Walton Family Foundation gives the University of Arkansas more than $2 million, Fayetteville prepares to host NCAA championships, and more.
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with photographer and author Tim Ernst. Also, giving the gift of a free family portrait to those in need.
Arkansas wilderness photographer Tim Ernst gives some insight into how he captured some of the images in his latest picture book, "Buffalo River Beauty." We also learn Ernst's favorite spot in Arkansas, as well as the most underrated outdoor location.
Volunteers and photographers who participate in Help Portrait NWA creates portraits for those in need.
The Economic Policy Institute and the AFSCME release a report, Greenwood residents approve a sales tax increase, and more.
Becca reminds us of a few events, including the 47th Silver Tea, that have been rescheduled for this week.
On this edition of Ozarks, what happens when snow and ice force a college to re-schedule finals…including putting finals after commencement? We'll talk to Ray Wallace with the University of Arkansas Fort Smith about how an ice storm can create problems with an academic calendar. And coffee isn't just for breakfast anymore…it's also for a canvas. We'll talk to some people making art out of coffee. And a conversation with Devon Powers. She's written about communication, social media and the commentary economy. She spoke on the University of Arkansas campus recently.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, April 14, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a Pea Ridge family works to bring a family member home, a new trail lets walkers, runners and cyclists see a part of northwest Arkansas that's pretty much been a secret, and the lowdown on voodoo from a guest speaker who visited the University of Arkansas campus late last week.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net has a weekly round-up of the latest in Arkansas business and politics.
Last week, we began a series that highlights Razorback athletes who will be vying to be one of the chosen few who will represent the United States at the 2012 Summer Olympics being held in London in August.
Today, we speak with two Razorback swimmers.
“Swim” by Madonna
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers is in New Orleans, but that doesn’t stop her from telling us about things-to-do in northwest Arkansas.
Professor Stephen Gates from the University of Arkansas Music Department talks to Kyle Kellams about the final concert in the series.
Earlier this week, we begin a series on a farm to school project taking place this summer in Fayetteville. Over the coming months, Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas will give us updates on a program that connects schools with local food producers with the aim of serving their fruits and vegetables in school cafeterias and teaching kids about where there food comes from.
In this story, she provides us with a bit of background on farm to school.