Ahead on Ozarks, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce announces a program to create new jobs. Also, a conversation with Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce announces a program to create new jobs. Also, a conversation with Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times.According to the National Climate Assessment the amount of precipitation falling heavy rainstorms has increased in parts of the country.
Local artists can submit designs for a mural at the Springdale Aquatic Center and for a poster for the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival.
Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent with The New York Times discusses recent political happenings with Roby Brock.The Springdale Chamber of Commerce went public yesterday with a grand plan intended to spur job growth.
Joe Thompson, Arkansas Surgeon General, on Tuesday presented to a legislative oversight panel a timeline for major changes to the Private Option. Meanwhile, Cheryl Smith, the new executive director of Arkansas' Health Insurance Marketplace on Tuesday introduced herself to legislators. Foresters and biologists across the state are celebrating Pollinator Week, and next week, hundreds of veterans will descend upon Fayetteville for the Veterans Golden Age Games.
Ahead on Ozarks, a business degree from the University of Arkansas without ever seeing Old Main or setting foot on senior walk: an online degree is now a reality. Plus, we get an update on updating Cane Hill, one of the oldest communities in the region.Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.
Last fall, a nonprofit was launched to restore and revitalize the small yet significant town west of Fayetteville. We revisit to check the progress. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, the U.S. Geological Survey is investigating an increase of tremors in Oklahoma, and Adam Posnak uses African-inspired religions' and cultures' images for his pottery. His latest exhibit opens this week in Fayetteville.
The heat is being blamed for at least one death in Arkansas, work on an extension of the Razorback Greenway trail will alter traffic in Springdale for a couple of weeks, and more.
“Topsy” by Django Reinhardt
Dustin McDaniel, Arkansas’ Attorney General has been busy the past few weeks. He has announced he’s seeking the governor’s office in 2014 and he’s been studying what possible expanded Medicaid coverage might mean for Arkansas. He recently sat down with Roby Brock of Talk Business to discuss these matters and others as part of Roby’s series of conversations with Arkansas’ elected officials.
A tour of the Fayetteville Public Library's conveyor belt system reveals what happens once materials are placed in the book return. More information is available at www.faylib.org.
“Hunter” by Bjork
Becca Martin Brown gives us list of ways to stay cool while being entertained this weekend.
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Arkansas. The Civil War Sesquicentennial will be celebrated between 2011 and 2015.
