On today's edition of Ozarks, Brooks Blevins discusses early Ozarks settlers and Michael Tilley brings us the latest on a food tax in Fort Smith.
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Brooks Blevins has researched many of the early white settlers in the Ozarks and this week discussed some of the early pioneers of the region during an appearance at Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale.
On today's edition of Ozarks, a report on the damage caused by a tornado in Franklin County Arkansas last night. Also, author Holly Payne talks about her book "Kingdom of Simplicity."
Author Holly Payne addresses the concept of forgiveness in her book “Kingdom of Simplicity.”
Now there's a way for UA students to dispose of old textbooks that bookstores won't buy back.
A Fayetteville resident explains how he used Facebook to get Chipotle Mexican Grill to re-consider the placement of its sign on the old Frisco Depot.
On this edition of Ozarks, the governor answers some questions submitted via Twitter and Facebook, a few dams need repairs and The Perennial Plate comes to Northwest Arkansas.
On this edition of Ozarks, the song of the cicada will fill the air this summer, and Rudyard Kipling's classic, The Jungle Book, comes to life on stage.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a preview of an upcoming grief seminar for bereaved parents. Also, Fort Smith releases an annual report on its homeless community.
Arkansas Act 60 of 2003 requires public school districts with less than 350 students to consolidate with other districts in order provide a constitutionally equitable and adequate education. The measure, first implemented, ignited a firestorm of opinion, pitching rural communities against the state department of education and lawmakers. Seven years later, Jacqueline Froelich assesses what happened and some early results.
Roby Brock of talkbusiness.net discusses the latest poll regarding the Arkansas governor's race and if the result will have any impact on races further down the state ballot.
"Butterfly" by Jimmy McGriff
The 11th Insect Festival of Arkansas is Thursday. We have a preview of many of the attractions, including Insect Theatre.
Hear members of the Insect Theatre cast explain their roles and why they love their work here.
"Bumble Bee" by LaVerne Baker
Becca suggest a documentary screening tonight in Springdale.
The Temptations, Billy Lee Riley and more in our history capsule for October 5.