On this edition of Ozarks, a task force on race is working in Harrison to discuss the past, present and future of that city. And a student organization at the University of Arkansas is working to make sure a small town in Belize will have an ample supply of safe water in the future.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, a task force on race is working in Harrison to discuss the past, present and future of that city. And a student organization at the University of Arkansas is working to make sure a small town in Belize will have an ample supply of safe water in the future.On this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock takes a look at the state's Lt. Governor's race. Also, the Springdale Police Department is offering a period of warrant amnesty for the next week.Grant Tennille, the executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, and the creator of the LA*ish Documentary will on the University of Arkansas campus this week.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to GOP political consultant Clint Reed and left-leaning blogger Michael Cook about Arkansas Lt. Governor's race.The Arkansas House yesterday defeated a bill that would continue funding for the state's Private Option Medicaid expansion, a recently established organization is encouraging more political participation for women in Arkansas, Fayetteville moves forward with its partnered purchase of land on Mt. Kessler, and Ft. Smith aldermen oppose seeking fines from Whirlpool.
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas talks to two Republican members of the House about the private option. As an African-American college freshman in 1958, Dorothy Marcy thought treatment she received was discrimination. Fifty years later she learned it was for her protection. More on Compassion Fayetteville can be found here.
The issue of net neutrality is back in the news and we ask our tech ambassador for some of the basics.
The town of More Tomorrow, Belize could have a safe source of water soon with help from students at the University of Arkansas.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, April 21, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Mercy Hospital continues its commitment to sustainability with a new recycling program. Also a conversation with the author of “Sharecropper's Troubadour.”
Becca is in the Sunshine State, but has a long list of things to do around here.
"Fana" by Ali Farka Toure
The cast from "Digging Up Arkansas" recently came to the Fermin-Garner Performance Studio at KUAF for some conversation and to perform songs from the show.
"Breez" by The Sunshine Skiffle Band
Tonight a benefit in Fort Smith will help raise money for a new animal shelter and adoption location in Muldrow.
To hear today's Writer's Almanac, visit their website here.
"Chinquipin" by Paul McGowen
A documentary devoted to Fayetteville's history will debut in fall, 2012. Yesterday, the project was announced. Hear the full project announcement event at the Fayetteville Public Library here.
"Catwalk" by The LA Guitar Quartet
