
Ozarks At Large

One researcher at the University of Arkansas has been taking a look at what would happen to the planet's surface vegetation if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate through the end of the century.


State legislators yesterday suggested several amendments that would allow the state's private option expansion of Medicaid to continue, and one of the state's circuit judges calls for a moratorium on building new prison facilities in Arkansas.





The fiscal session of the Arkansas legislature continued yesterday, with talk about the Private Option and NOT talk of dealying Common Core implementation. The Washington county Sheriff's Office moves its enforcement and investigation divisions into the same space after remodeling 10,000 square feet of the department's east annex. The search for a missing Arkansas Forestry Commission pilot ended sadly yesterday. And Walmart is the latest in a string of multi-million dollar donors to the new Arkansas Music Pavilion under construction in Rogers.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, April 17, 2014
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
Becca offers several items for Thursday entertaining.
"Variarion on Grandfather's Clock" by the Carl Stalling Project
The next two weeks at Walton Arts Center include world-class dance, world-class jazz and a beloved writer.
At the funeral of their baby son Elliot, Matthew and Ginny Mooney released ninety-nine balloons to mark the ninety-nine days their son spent on Earth. Then, as Jacqueline Froelich explains, they opened a nonprofit umbrella to cover special needs children. To learn more visit 99balloons.org.
"The View From Carew" by Rick Sowash
As the holiday season approaches, several organizations often focus on collecting and donating food and clothing to those in need. One local bank is helping Northwest Arkansas children and their families stay bundled up this winter.