Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Thursday, May 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: in an effort to facilitate further business success in Arkansas, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has launched a new website, ArkansasFavorsTheBold.com. We'll have a conversation with Grant Tennille, that organization's executive director. Plus, the Fourth Congressional District, geographically the largest in the state is in the midst of a heated Republican race this primary season. We have part one in a series of conversations with each candidate.
As federal immigration legislation was formally filed, local groups reacted to the 800-page proposal.
Each April 22nd, the world unites to celebrate Earth Day to draw attention to environmental protection. Monday evening, a group will gather at the University of Arkansas Global Campus in Fayetteville for a concert for the earth.
"War on War" by Wilco
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Media gives a rundown of the many Earth Day activities scheduled around the region.
The Monterey Jazz Festival Orchestra will make a stop at Walton Arts Center this weekend. We talk to Christian McBride about the all-star ensemble.
Jacqueline Froelich visits a local beauty school to learn what it takes to become a licensed professional stylist, and is given a haircut, by future professional, Leah Conrad. For details about classes, visit the Paul Mitchell website and search for Fayetteville.