The states of Arkansas and Oklahoma straddle the Illinois River watershed. After years of battling in the courts and the press over limiting urban and agricultural pollution, they've agreed to collaborate on a mutually beneficial water quality plan, hoping to turn the page on history.Ozarks At Large
The states of Arkansas and Oklahoma straddle the Illinois River watershed. After years of battling in the courts and the press over limiting urban and agricultural pollution, they've agreed to collaborate on a mutually beneficial water quality plan, hoping to turn the page on history.
Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie "Prince" Billy made a gorgeous album of duets when they released The Letting Go in 2006. Both children of the 1970s, they grew up hearing the close harmonies of the Everly Brothers on the radio. In What the Brothers Sang, just released on Drag City, the duo pays tribute to these early superstars of rock and pay homage to the great American songbook.
Link: The Making of What the Brothers Sang
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas looks at the top legislative and business stories from the last seven days..JPG)
The pipeline, which will pump heavy crude oil mined from Canadian tar sands through Cushing, Oklahoma to Texas Gulf Coast refineries is providing hundreds of jobs for Oklahomans and sourcing steel pipe in Arkansas. Opponents claim the project is environmentally disastrous and only serves petrochemical industry interests.
(Photo courtesy of David Druding)Dan Craft, special projects editor at NWA Newspapers tells us about a recent report by the Walton Family Foundation that looked at the quality of life in northwest Arkansas. His story in today's newspaper, looks at the amenities in the area, who uses them and what other recreation options area residents have on their wish lists.
Recently, the band Little Chief came to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a conversation and performance. Their EP, “Somewhere Near the River,” is now available on iTunes.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: A look at the controversy surrounding a pipeline in Oklahoma, plus a conversation with the most successful coach in NCAA history, and a relaxing day of kite flying.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: A look at the controversy surrounding a pipeline in Oklahoma, plus a conversation with the most successful coach in NCAA history, and a relaxing day of kite flying.
The pipeline, which will pump heavy crude oil mined from Canadian tar sands through Cushing, Oklahoma to Texas Gulf Coast refineries is providing hundreds of jobs for Oklahomans and sourcing steel pipe in Arkansas. Opponents claim the project is environmentally disastrous and only serves petrochemical industry interests.
(Photo courtesy of David Druding)Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation from this year's Mozart in the Museum with the classical music trio Time For Three. Plus, 47 miles a day: that's how far, on average, a female hiker hiked to make it through the Appalachian Trail in fewer than 50 days. Hiker and author Jennifer Pharr Davis stops by the studio, and we get some tips on how to get into running.
Mark Landon Smith, the Executive Artistic Director for Arts Live, says the approaching season includes more plays and exciting news about a radio play.
To hear Mark's suggestions on how adults can see if they have the acting bug, click here.
"Kidney Stew" by Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson with the Cannonball Adderley Quintet
Wednesday Northwest Arkansas Community College offers a streamlined open house to help new students get ready for the fall semester.
To hear today's Writer's Alamanac, visit their website here
"Mick O'Connor's" by Seamus Eagan
FORGE, one of two a community-based revolving loan fund in Arkansas, helps small business owners and farmers in the Ozarks who would likely be turned down by conventional commercial banks. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the twenty-two year old micro-lender has just been infused with some major cash.
For more information visit forgeonline.com
College Career Centers assist students with the job hunting process by teaching resume writing, interview skills and job search strategies. Now, they're also helping students find the proper attire for their interviews.
For more information on the Walton College Career Center Closet, visit waltoncollege.uark.edu.
For more information on the UA Fort Smith Professional Clothing Closet, visit uafortsmith.edu.
