Roby Brock speaks with blogger Jason Tolbert about a series of political debates that occurred over the weekend.
Ozarks At Large
A new study by AARP suggests a majority of older Arkansans favor legislation protecting older workers from age discrimination, and Bentonville aims to fill in some gaps in sidewalks with new rules for development.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, other ways to teach and other ways to learn. We go inside a local school of innovation, and we'll go on stage in Bentonville as Northwest Arkansas Community College prepares their staging of The Giver.
The Springdale Municipal Airport recently received a $150,000 grant to help improve access to its terminal.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, says the AMC drama can be a great place to begin a discussion about history.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says movies, art and more are geared toward teens this week.
The annual event attracts thousands to Rogers and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for area agencies.
This spring a number of Arkansas public schools and districts are applying to the state department of education to become “Schools of Innovation.” As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the new innovation school model is more collaborative compared to the public charter model. (Photo: applicant Leverett Elementary in Fayetteville)
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.”
Michael K. Honey's new book Sharecropper's Troubadour gives us details of the life of John L. Handcox.
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Friday, May 30, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Michael Tilley talks about a potential multi-billion dollar acquisition by Tyson Foods and a less-than-expected participation rate for upcoming elections in the City of Fort Smith. And, a preview of two very different ways to spend tomorrow night: the rumble of monster trucks will be in Springdale, and music from the Artosphere Festival Orchestra will be in Fayetteville.
Becca Martin Brown, form Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, gives us advice on road trips.
"Second Line" by Sharkey Bonano and His Kings of Dixieland, and "The Happy End (The Dark Room)" by Mercury Rev
Theater Squared will offer its final full production its 8th season with Hamlet.
"2B" by Pepper
Fayetteville's National Cemetery will soon have two acres more of space, after the Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation completed the land purchase. And, two special elections are happening today in Washington County.
"Huskie Team" by The Saints, and "In the Upper Room: Dance IX" by Philip Glass
An aquarium comes to life with the neon corals available at a frag swap.
"The Adjuster" by The Octopus Project
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the region's libraries offer plenty this month for their youngest visitors.
"Burning the Proof" by Eddie Vedder/Michael Brook/Kaki King