Ozarks At Large

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Thursday, June 26, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the National Veterans Golden Age Games are set to take over Fayetteville and the region this weekend; we speak with one 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to win in his competitions, and we speak with an Arkansas elder who decided to obtain his GED many, many years after his high school years had passed. Plus, while many eyes are on the happenings at the World Cup, we attend a sports match of a different nature, polo, in Bentonville.
The United States Track and Field Olympic Trials begin today in Eugene, Oregon.  By the time the event is over, the squad that will represent the county in London this summer will be complete.  Several athletes with University of Arkansas ties have qualified for the trials, including runner Stephanie Brown. 
“Pilgrim” by Runner
Dan Craft, special projects reporter from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, talks about an upcoming report about DUI arrests in the region that involve the use of illegal and prescription drugs.
Our history expert Dr. Bill Smith talks about the history of shark attacks and other interesting things.
Wildfires continue to spread in Arkansas; Arkansas senators disagree about new rules that seek to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Summer’s Here” by James Taylor
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses Walmart nixing its Mexico operations expansion plan, the increase in enplanements at Arkansas’ three largest airports, and more.