Last month, we began a series on a farm to school project taking place this summer in Fayetteville.
Earlier this week, Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas visited the Owl Creek Elementary cafeteria for a behind-the-scenes look at how fresh food gets from farms onto the trays of school children.
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Author Megan Bergman talks to Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen about her book “Birds of a Lesser Paradise,” a collection of short stories that was just cited by the Huffington Post as a must-read.
The Bentonville Citizen’s Police Academy is a program designed to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings on the Bentonville Police Department.
Ozarks at Large's Jon Schleuss talked to Lil Buckley, a self-proclaimed town historian, about the history of Sulphur Springs. She, along with the town museum, helped publish the book "The History of Sulphur Springs 1890-2012."Last month, we began a series on a farm to school project taking place this summer in Fayetteville.
Today, Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas visits the Owl Creek Elementary cafeteria for a behind-the-scenes look at how fresh food gets from farms onto the trays of school children.
Happy Independence Day! On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we have three authors who talk about their books that cover the Civil War, nuclear waste and a collection of short stories just cited by the Huffington Post as a must-read.
Author Kristen Iversen’s new book Full Body Burden is a memoir about living in the shadow of a nuclear weapons plant once designated “the most contaminated site in America.”
Author Megan Bergman talks to Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen about her book “Birds of a Lesser Paradise,” a collection of short stories that was just cited by the Huffington Post as a must-read.
Author Amanda Foreman discusses the process of working on her book “World on Fire.” The book is about the reaction of Great Britain to America’s Civil War.
John Payne, the twelve time winner of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association’s Specialty Act of the Year, will be entertaining crowds each evening at the Rodeo of the Ozarks this week. Christina Thomas spoke with Payne, who is also known as the One Armed Bandit.
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Some private property owners in south Fayetteville have taken issue with how the city is going about acquiring general utility easements. We examine municipal eminent domain practices in our region and state.
“Arkansas Traveler” by Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant
Share some “Love Gone Bad” stories and music at this unique fundraiser that raises money for Seven Hills Homeless Center.
To listen to more of this conversation, click here.
“Glory of Love” by Andy Cohen
Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel to speak at Walton Arts Center as part of University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lecture series; lawmakers still figuring ways to pay for 20 firefighting positions to be restored to the Arkansas Forestry Commission; and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Texas country troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard performs tonight at Second Street Live in Fort Smith. Some eagle and “Willy Wonka, Jr.”-watching is also in order. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Trap Door”by Broken Bells
Still on the Hill’s new CD of love songs “Red Curtain” will be released February 14th at Goodfolk House on Block Street in Fayetteville. The release party will also be accompanied by a concert. They’ll also be at the Lyric Theatre in Harrison this Saturday with Three Penny Acre.
Learn more on www.stillonthehill.com.
