Ozarks At Large

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Friday, February 7, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, we talk to Michael Tilley from The City Wire about Governor Beebe's words for Whirlpool's departure from Ft. Smith and what to expect for the 2014 Legislative Session. Plus the Arkansas-born-and–raised woman who helped Pete Seeger learn songs like "We Shall Overcome."
Today, Fayetteville is celebrating its first community orchard, which is located at the Yvonne Richardson Community Center.
The Illinois River Watershed Partnership has grand plans for a learning center along Highway 112.
The recently formed trio of Adams Collins, Drew Packard and Ben Harris perform their original tune "Vigilante."
"What is Time" by Elephant Revival
The Arkansas Senate yesterday passed the Private Option appropriation, while the House again defeated the bill. Fayetteville Public Schools gets a waiver to hold classes on Memorial Day, and new public transit routes are coming to Rogers.
"The Last Steam Engine Train" by Leo Kottke
Michael Tilley, from The City Wire, says Arkansas' voters and office holders tend to have an independent streak. He also discusses the city of Fort Smith's decision to not seek fines against Whirlpool.