Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
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Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
Texas-based musician Patricia Vonne and her guitarist Robert LaRoche were in Fayetteville in May for the Gulley Park Summer Concert series.
Christy Hall and Jason Suel are local musicians and actors who make up the comedy duo Black & Tan. They visited the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio in August.
“Rainbow Road” by The One Ups
There’s a lot more to do besides shopping today; however, if you did survive Black Friday shopping and shoppers today, congratulations.
Local musicians Chase and Missy Gipson, who make up the duo ChaseMissy, visited KUAF’s Firmin-Garner Performance Studio earlier this year.
The No Impact Man, during his visit to Fayetteville, was a part of a moderated discussion for the Eighth Gathering of the Groups at the Fayetteville Public Library.
In full disclosure, Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams moderated the discussion.
