Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Sunday, June 8, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a float along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a hog farm started business near the waterway, and a brand new water park in Siloam Springs is almost ready for the public. And speaking of being ready for the public, the Walmart AMP in Rogers last night had its public debut. Blake Shelton was the first headliner to perform in the new venue, but a few days earlier, we got a sneak preview of the facility.
This week, lawmakers will start considering the ambitious proposal by Governor Beebe to revamp the way the state handles its criminals. The legislation could save as much as $875 million in prison costs over the next decade. Kelly MacNeil from KUAR in Little Rock has this report.
Bruce Walker, a longtime presence on Dickson Street died Friday morning. We offer this remembrance.
"Hold Back the Tears" by Neil Young
Recently, the first “Healthy Cooking on a Budget” class was conducted in the Asbell Elementary School cafeteria in Fayetteville for elementary schools students and their parents.
From Fayetteville to Eureka Springs, Becca has your Fat Tuesday celebrations covered.
Gary Numan, Russia's February Revolution and more in our history capsule for March 8.