Ozarks At Large

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Friday, May 23, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Here is the list we'll call the "Congratulations Christina and Sam" montage: The Marvelettes sing Going to the Chapel. Luke and Laura get married on All My Children and live happily ever after. Just kidding, it was a soap opera. Billy Idol pumps his fist to White Wedding. Miss Piggy and Kermit come *this close* to marrying. The Fifth Dimension and Wedding Bell Blues. Steve Martin panics in the remake of the Father of the Bride. Fred Astaire dances on the ceiling in Royal Wedding. The ending of Four Weddings and a Funeral with Andie McDowell and Hugh Grant. Sarah Harmer sings Open Window (the Wedding Song). Best song with wedding in the title, by the way. Apologies to: Peter, Paul and Mary, Sex and the City (first movie), Wedding Crashers, Buddy Holly, and about one million other movies and songs. Maybe next time.
Members of the Arkansas Bar Association gathered in the state capitol yesterday to protest the influx of dark money, or out-of-state contributions from unknown sources and agendas, in the state's judicial elections. Plus, the USDA says that global climate change is having, and likely will continue to have an effect on agriculture in the country and in Arkansas.
"Bring Me Your Cup" by UB40
Our final conversation with a candidate in next week's primary election is with Bruce Westerman. He's seeking the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District.
The final tour for the Trey McIntyre Project stops in Fayetteville tonight.
"Quidditch World Cup" by Patrick Doyle
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Media, says the weekend is full of activities designed for the youngest among us.