Governor Mike Beebe yesterday released the results of an investigation into the Arkansas Department of Community Correction, and that systemic problems exist within the department. Excess state revenue in October may be needed later this year, according to a state economist. Work gets underway at Fayetteville's Wilson Park, as renovations begin to the buildings at the park's pool. A longtime lobbyist for the U of A announces his retirement. And the Walton College of Business gets another favorable ranking.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with Marcos Villatoro, an NPR commentator and documentary filmmaker. Plus, we speak with an expert about the signs of dyslexia.Here are some of those events taking place in the coming week
We speak with Marcos Villatoro, the director of "Tamale Road," a documentary about his quest to find out more about his heritage.
Becca discusses new performers added to the Walton Arts Center's season including Ronnie Milsap and Cherish the Ladies.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas has information about candidates vying for Congressman Tim Griffin's former position.Housing sales numbers for September show positive improvement in the housing market across Arkansas. Governor Beebe warns state lawmakers about the implications of defunding the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid during the fiscal session in a few months. And Rogers-based Ozark Mountain Poultry opens a second facility in Batesville.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the area's first green cemetery, plus a conversation and silly questions with Frank Tavares, whose voice can be heard reading underwriting announcements on NPR.
Becca Martin Brown tells us that the U.S. Marshals' Museum in Fort Smith will soon have a cornerstone ceremony for its hall of honor.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, January 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, the efforts continue to place a statue of General William O. Darby on the edge of Fort Smith. And the work is just beginning to move a Frank Lloyd Wright house from New Jersey to Bentonville. We’ll hear how that task will be done. And Pearl Brick sings inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio…and talks about leaving college to travel to Key West, losing her voice and her recent return to performing.
It was a year ago this week that an oil spill created a major disruption in an Arkansas town.
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says there is a wide range of music (some of it free) this week.
This month, visitors to a bustling Bentonville square can step inside the Visitor's Bureau to take in the serene landscapes of pastel artist Judy Howard.
"These Foolish Things" by Lennie Tristano, and at end of show: "Come on Down to New Orleans" by Dwayne Dopsie and The Zydeco Hellraisers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released statewide jobless numbers Friday, showing a slight improvement to the unemployment picture in Arkansas. And Washington County records dating to before 2009 are now available online after necessary redactions were made.
"Everyone Else But You" by The Show Ponies
Talk Business Arkansas' Roby Brock discusses Simmons First National Corporation's acquisition of Delta Trust & Bank in his weekly business and political news update.
