The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
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.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
There are plenty of opportunities to get out during the next few days.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
Wayne Bell of www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses season finales.
"Got a Match?" By Frank Vignola
Roby Brock, creator and publisher of www.talkbusiness.net talks about how Arkansas residents can submit a question to be answered by the governor.
"Bare Necessities" by Michelle Shocked
Billions of periodical cicadas, soon to emerge from the ground across Arkansas, will create and extremely loud buzz.
A hilltop in Madison County is now home to an alpaca farm.
More information is available at www.greengingeralpacas.com.
For video of some of the alpacas as well as products made from their fiber, click here.
There is a movement to make Fayetteville a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat.
"Bugs" by The Gourds
