Ahead on this busy Friday edition of Ozarks, from Pharrell to Harry Connick Jr; celebrities took the stage this morning in Fayetteville for the Walmart Shareholders meeting, where there were also a few business items discussed. And, we take a trip along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a controversial swine breeding operation began business.
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Austin-based singer/songwriter J. Wagner stopped by the studio this weekend while he was in town to perform at a couple of house concerts in the region.
Iti Agnihotri Mudholkar has left Ozarks at Large after two years of reports, interviews and production. Before she left town for Phoenix she sat down for an exit interview of sorts with OAL’s Kyle Kellams.
“My Only Swerving” by El Ten Eleven
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Neil Compton. From his Bentonville home, he led the effort to keep the Buffalo River natural. The campaign eventually led to the river's designation as the nation's first national river. A new exhibit at the Peel Mansion and Compton Gardens is devoted to his life.
"Compton Rock" by Stan the Guitarman Jones
Dan Craft, special projects reporter for Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, talks about the money that goes into and comes out of Bikes, Blues and BBQ, which starts this Wednesday.
Last week, 7 Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville sent out a request to the community for supplies they urgently need. An updated list is available at the organization's Facebook page
"City of the Seven Hills" by Cynosure
