Ozarks At Large
Local artists can submit designs for a mural at the Springdale Aquatic Center and for a poster for the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival.
The Springdale Chamber of Commerce went public yesterday with a grand plan intended to spur job growth.
Joe Thompson, Arkansas Surgeon General, on Tuesday presented to a legislative oversight panel a timeline for major changes to the Private Option. Meanwhile, Cheryl Smith, the new executive director of Arkansas' Health Insurance Marketplace on Tuesday introduced herself to legislators. Foresters and biologists across the state are celebrating Pollinator Week, and next week, hundreds of veterans will descend upon Fayetteville for the Veterans Golden Age Games.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.The Yellowjackets are one year older than their newest member, Felix Pastorius. He talks about joining the band and more.
Last fall, a nonprofit was launched to restore and revitalize the small yet significant town west of Fayetteville. We revisit to check the progress. The two candidates in this year's Arkansas governor's race recently discussed their views of what the future holds for the state's Private Option. The future of hog farms in the Buffalo River Watershed may be uncertain with a recently proposed ban on confined animal breeding operations near the national river. And the Fort Smith Fire Department may not have to travel as far for training in the future, if the city board of directors approves construction of a training facility in the city.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Children's House in Springdale is trying to help some of the most neglected and abused children in two northwest Arkansas counties. Plus, how a public forum tomorrow, also in Springdale, is designed to stimulate children's learning even when school is not in session.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, as many prepare for Fourth of July in backyards or fields of fireworks, the ticks are waiting: a new tick-borne illness has been discovered in the South. And The Cate Brothers release a new album, more than thirty years after it was originally recorded.
The classic tale of jealousy and betrayal will be staged at the University of Arkansas this weekend for the very first time.
"Marital Sabotage" by Hans Zimmer
Increase in e-filing of Arkansas tax returns, development of a low cost water-treatment system at the U of A, Northwest Arkansans' performance at the Boston Marathon and No Impact Man for the fall 2011 One Book, One Community project -- on Ozarks at Large Half Time today.
Farmers' markets in the region are dusting off the cobwebs.
"On the Sunny Side of the Street" by Joshua Redman
Written and produced by environmental anthropologist, Brian Campbell, the feature film profiles Ozark organic farmers and activists in Newton County struggling to protect their property and the Buffalo National River from herbicide spraying by Carroll Electric Cooperative on power line right-of-ways. Jacqueline Froelich speaks with Campbell and brings us a preview.Story Addendum: With regard to it's herbicide vegetation management program, Carroll Electric Cooperative says members have prioritized reliable service at an affordable cost. As for petition validation to secure a ballot position for elections to the board, every signature is validated by match to membership records--with only one signature per membership accepted.
"Too Young to Fail" by Eddy Grant
Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com recounts reasons to be grateful to soap operas and why we should miss them.
