While about a dozen students of KIPP Delta Public Schools, an open-enrollment charter school network in Blytheville and Helena visited the UA Fayetteville campus yesterday, university officials formally announced a partnership with the public charter school that aims to increase college attainment for students in underserved communities.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.
Around the World in 80 Days, and the story of a near lynching in 1930s Arkansas are the topics of TheatreSquared's ninth season, which was recently unveiled.
USDA Forest Service officials gathered with tribal foresters and scientists for an annual three-day conference in Fayetteville last week. Jacqueline Froelich met with three indigenous participants to talk about traditional ecological and cultural practices.
Web Exclusive: An Extended Interview With Everett Walker
Roby Brock and Scott Inmann, from Talk Business and Politics, host a roundtable discussion about what recent polls may mean for upcoming elections in Arkansas.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Mexico's history is long, rich and often misunderstood. We talk with a historian who has written eleven books on the subject. Plus, a conversation with a gubernatorial candidate who cites his business background as sufficient experience to serve in higher office in the state. And, a preview of the inaugural Homegrown Festival, debuting next week in Siloam Springs
A new book expands the understanding of Mexico's indigenous people and their interactions with Europeans over the past several centuries.
American Native is one of several local vendors participating in the inaugural Homegrown Festival in Siloam Springs next week. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, June 6, 2014
Ahead on this busy Friday edition of Ozarks, from Pharrell to Harry Connick Jr; celebrities took the stage this morning in Fayetteville for the Walmart Shareholders meeting, where there were also a few business items discussed. And, we take a trip along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a controversial swine breeding operation began business.
Our energy correspondent Christina Thomas has this followup on the Armed to Farm project.
“Fish Market Slack Key” by Ledward Kaapana
The day after a catastrophic tornado destroyed much of Joplin, Missouri on May 22nd, animal rescue organizations from across the country mobilized to assist in the recovery of beloved family pets and other animals. Donations can be made at www.joplinhumane.org.
Walmart hosted its annual meeting for shareholders today in Fayetteville.
John Jeter, conductor and musical director for the Fort Smith Symphony previews the 2011-2012 season.
"How High the Moon" by Outside the Lines
Becca talks about a music-packed weekend in Northwest Arkansas.
"Stan's Mando Espresso" by Outside the Lines
