
Ozarks At Large

According to the National Climate Assessment the amount of precipitation falling heavy rainstorms has increased in parts of the country.
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.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, the U.S. Geological Survey is investigating an increase of tremors in Oklahoma, and Adam Posnak uses African-inspired religions' and cultures' images for his pottery. His latest exhibit opens this week in Fayetteville.
The Holocaust is a delicate subject that can be intimidating for teachers to discuss with high school students. One Fayetteville teacher recently attended a seminar that equipped participants with skills they can use to approach the subject and how they can use the event as a way to teach social justice issues.
More information on the seminar is available at nwp.org.
To read a poem written by Suki Highers about her experience at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, click here.
Officials with IT Services at the University of Arkansas showed off the "smart podium" to interested faculty Tuesday afternoon.
The U.S. Department of Education announced this week the award of charter school grants totaling $136 million to twelve state education agencies, including the Arkansas Department of Education. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
"Sofflee" by Akira Tana
A group is attempting to make liquor sales legal in Boone County.