This weekend the University of Arkansas' Department of mathematical Sciences will spend three hours celebrating puzzles, Martin Gardner and math.
Ozarks At Large
The Springdale Public Library will close much of next week as part of the library's ongoing renovation project. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announces the formation of a state task force to end human trafficking in the state. A fourth party gets 2014 ballot access in Arkansas. And the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality releases funds for cutting diesel emissions in the state.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the Amazeum receives a large gift and Grant Tennille, the director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, discusses the state of Arkansas' economy.
In the span of 35 years, The Austin Lounge Lizards have released 11 albums including one this year. The band has a loyal following around the country, and when they were in Fayetteville recently, they stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a live set on The Pickin' Post. Here's one of the songs from that set.A scavenger hunt, a cooking class, a blood drive and more will take place in the days and weeks ahead.
The Arkansas Department of Education yesterday released the annual achievement adequacy report for primary and secondary schools in the state. The state Department of Human Services says that more than 49,000 Arkansans have been automatically enrolled in insurance plans based on a formula by the Arkansas Insurance Department. the director of FEMA under President Clinton declares his candidacy for the Fourth District seat in U.S. Congress. The Marshals Museum in Fort Smith gets a boost, and Mercy Hospital NWA names its new president.
The Arkansas Department of Education yesterday released the annual achievement adequacy report for primary and secondary schools in the state. The state Department of Human Services says that more than 49,000 Arkansans have been automatically enrolled in insurance plans based on a formula by the Arkansas Insurance Department. the director of FEMA under President Clinton declares his candidacy for the Fourth District seat in U.S. Congress. The Marshals Museum in Fort Smith gets a boost, and Mercy Hospital NWA names its new president.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we spend time with a student who is part of the Autism Support Program at the University of Arkansas…a program developed two years ago on campus. And we'll also find out about the plans for Nerdies…a program that will cater toward young people who might not want to spend time on the field or the court, but working with other hobbies and pastimes.
In this month's music review, we listen to Let's Be Still, the sophomore album from Seattle-based The Head and the Heart.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, March 28, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Isayah's Allstars performs inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, details on a festival that celebrates edamame, and Michael Tilley from The City Wire gets us up to date on the week in news.
Here's the list of our presidential songs, quotes and miscellany for our montage:
President Dwight Eisenhower's farewell address on television on January 17, 1961
President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address three days later.
James Brown sings "Funky President."
President Franklin Roosevelt's first fireside chat on radio on March 12, 1933.
The band They Might Be Giants performing the catchy (and educational!) song "James K. Polk."
Ronald Reagan speaks on June 12, 1987.
Johnny Cash performs the standard "Mr. Garfield."
Henry Fonda predates Daniel Day Lewis by more than 70 years in Young Abe Lincoln, directed by John Ford.
The song "Peaches" by the band . . . The Presidents of the United States of America
Herbert Hoover addresses voters in 1928. (bonus points if you knew that one)
Northwest Arkansas is ranked among the 200 best performing cities in the state, and several cities within the area get state and national recognition. And the Arkansas Supreme Court rules that it will not reconsider its ruling regarding school districts and excess property tax revenue.
"The Best Things Happen When You Are Dancing" by Danny Kaye
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about the latest in the fate of the 188th at Fort Chaffee, the mysterious super project mentioned by the governor and more.
The first week of the 89th General Assembly has ended, but in the coming weeks will bring a flood of filed bills. One of those expected bills will deal with the problem of wage theft.
Governor Beebe selected a new Highway Commsioner as discussions continue about revenue for roads in the state.
