Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we conclude our series of conversations with candidates in primary races with GOP Congressional candidate Bruce Westerman. We also welcome Barrett Baber back into the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to hear a new take on one of his songs.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we conclude our series of conversations with candidates in primary races with GOP Congressional candidate Bruce Westerman. We also welcome Barrett Baber back into the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to hear a new take on one of his songs.
After a busy few months of winning contests, Barrett Baber and his band are preparing for a performance at George's May 16. You can hear Barrett play another song here. Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Media, says the weekend is full of activities designed for the youngest among us.
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.
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.
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.
In our "What's in a Name?" series, we learn about George Peabody, the namesake of the UA's Peabody Hall 
Planting and cultivating home vegetable gardens takes hard work and certain investment—in seeds, starts and soil amendments. And protecting that investment from varmints can also be expensive. One no-cost solution? The pallet.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
In his book “Before I Go To Sleep,” author S.J. Watson addresses the question – if our memories define us, who would we be if we had none?
Ernie Dumas talks about “Waiting for the Cemetery Vote,” a book he co-authored with Tom Glaze on the latter’s efforts to eradicate election fraud in Arkansas.
More of the conversation with Ernie Dumas and the book “Waiting for the Cemetery Vote.” can be heard here.
Winslow plans to host its first half-marathon in September. Online registration is preferred and can be done at www.winslow-run.com.
“Bending on Strings” by Flatt and Scruggs
Fireworks enthusiasts, rejoice! Becca has a list of firework shows planned in the region during the 4th of July weekend.
“Christine” by Garland Jeffreys
A program on the buried treasures and lost mines of the Ozark Mountains is being hosted tomorrow at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale.
