With federal budget sequestration looming around the corner, Arkansas' U.S. Senate contingent sounds off about the issue. We also look at how budget sequestration could impact research at the University of Arkansas. And, the Arkansas Legislature moves forward with two anti-abortion bills.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at how some local leaders make decisions for their cities. Plus, a preview of a concert featuring siblings Jura and Alyssa Margulis, and more.
The cities of Fort Smith, Fayetteville and Springdale are the second, third and fourth-largest cities in Arkansas. But, how do the leaders of those cities deal with making difficult decisions. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis spoke with leaders of the three cities to find out.
A busy March for theater in our region includes a musical adaptation of a favorite children's book at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale
The show's new host Guy Raz, formerly the host of Weekends on All Things Considered, spoke to us about the show.
The 12th Annual Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is this Sunday from 4 - 7 p.m. in Springdale. OAL’s Christina Thomas spoke with Laura Kellams, director of the organization’s Northwest Arkansas office.
We look back at legislative stories from the past seven days in today's week in review.
The 12th Annual Northwest Arkansas Soup Sunday benefiting Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is this Sunday from 4 - 7 p.m. in Springdale. OAL’s Christina Thomas spoke with Laura Kellams, director of the organization’s Northwest Arkansas office.
The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation recently awarded this rural advocacy organization a $175,000. Rural Community Alliance will use a portion of the funds for a community revitalization project in Southeast Arkansas. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with the directors of both organizations.
Continuing our food series, Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas travels to the Smoke & Barrell Tavern for a special cocktail: the Cinnamon Sazerac.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, highlights from a lecture given by David Pryor last night in downtown Fayetteville. Also, the region's population prepares to reach the half-million mark.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers previews the next stage offering at Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale.
Here are the ten clips in our salute to the City of Brotherly Love on its 331st birthday:
1. Hall and Oates sing Private Eyes.
2. Paul Giamatti as John Adams, arguing for Independence, in HBO's miniseries, John Adams.
3. Tom Hanks and Denzil Washington in court in Philadelphia.
4. La La La Means I LoveYou by The Delfonics.
5. Philadelphia native Bill Cosby as Fat Albert (a fictional Philadelphia native).
6.The Stylistics sing Betcha By Golly Wow.
7. Katherine Hepburn teases Jimmy Stewart in The Philadelphia Story.
8. TSOP by MFSB. (the song is an acronym for The Sound of Philadelphia).
9. Rate A Record on American Bandstand.
10. Sylvester Stallone's Rocky survives to embrace Talia Shire's Adrian at the end of Rocky.
Apologies to Jimmie Foxx, Dr. J, Teddy Pendergrass, Ben Franklin, the Broad Street Bullies and the cast of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Maybe next time.
During his visit to KUAF, Michael Jonathon picked up his banjo.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe was in Texarkana yesterday, where he refused to reveal his future political plans, but offered his opinion on the recent partial shutdown of the federal government. Fayetteville's Owl Creek School next year will become the third school in the district to move to a continuous learning calendar. And the NCAA releases the most recent data on graduation success rates for student athletes.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses two job announcements made in the region this week and the ever-changing political landscape in Arkansas.