Officials with the U.S. Marshals Museum yesterday approved its 2015 budget, which includes allocations for architectural, exhibit and operational costs. President Clinton speaks to the role presidential libraries serve in providing historical context, and state revenue numbers for May came in below what economists expected.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, workforce officials try to improve job training to meet industry demands. And, we look at the University of Arkansas' autism intervention program.
Ozarks at Large’s insect expert discusses the annual trip the monarch butterflies make from the northern United States to Mexico. He also suggests planting milkweed to help to nourish them as they make their way through your yard.
Becca says free concerts featuring music from “Once a River” are scheduled throughout the listening area.
The University of Arkansas has just completed its first year of a new autism intervention education program. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the curriculum is part of statewide initiative to assist children and families dealing with autism spectrum disorders.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics discusses the possible obstacles to job growth with Grant Tennille and Randy Zook.
The Fayetteville Ale Trail expands northward with the inclusion of Ozark Beer Company in Rogers. The University of Arkansas gets ready to host thousands of Walmart associates and shareholders from around the world. And Keep Arkansas Beautiful celebrates 25 years by recognizing those around the state who have made a difference in beatifying their communities.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, finding balance between nature and technology; we speak with author Richard Louv about nature deficit disorder and possible ways to cure it. Plus, autism spectrum disorder is on the rise in Arkansas. We learn more about the Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center.
Some young entrepreneurs are helping make changes in Springdale. Many of them are returning to the city where they grew up.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, June 23, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, coverage from a groundbreaking ceremony for Bentonville's new high school. Plus, a conversation with the author of “The Indicted South: Public Criticism, Southern Inferiority, and the Politics of Whiteness.”
A sustainability summit hosted yesterday in Rogers gave a forum for some of the largest food, agricultural and beverage manufacturers to promote their newest product sustainability efforts.
Becca says the ACO Chorale is preparing for its Spring Concert May 4th at Arts Center of the Ozarks.
"Weighted Sin" by Chad VanGaalen
A service learning project used by student interns to teach the importance of community service to elementary school children works with the real life organization Chicks for Children. We visit as fourth and fifth graders wrap up the project with a song and dance.
"Loaded Soul" by Andre Obin
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.
This spring, a Hollywood casting agent started soliciting Eureka Springs residents to appear in a reality television series about the town. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, an unknown number of Eurekans have signed releases to appear on a project they know little about.
at end of show: "Backroad Ride" by Backroad Anthem