
Ozarks At Large

A workshop this month in Fort Smith is designed to help candidates, and potential candidates, of all kinds learn more about the electoral process.
A Tom Bresh concert in the River Valley and the Waka Winter Classic in NWA are on Becca's music agenda this week.


Yesterday, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration officials yesterday outlined Governor Mike Beebe's budget priorities to state legislators. Funding for the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid could be in danger after a special election for state Senate yesterday. And the University of Arkansas Fort Smith is in the process of developing its its first Master's degree program.



Lineups for music festivals are just part of what to keep your eye on this week.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, Davy Carter, Speaker of the Arkansas House, talks with Roby Brock about the continuing process to decide funding for the Private Option. And Jim DePriest, a deputy Attorney General for Arkansas, explains how his office combats potential fraud against seniors.
With the popularity of the internet, tablets, and e-readers, print media has seen a recent decline in circulation and advertising revenue. However, Star Shopper that provides its weekly publication for free to readers, earning income solely from advertising revenue, has actually seen consistent growth.
“Tubular Bells” – The Theme from The Exorcist
Dusty Higgins, contributing artist to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and illustrator of the graphic novel series Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer, talks to KUAF’s Katy Henriksen.
“The Caretaker” from The Shining
Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders comments on the closing of the Whirlpool’s Fort Smith plant, and the significant loss of jobs.
“Cassandra’s Waltz” by Edgar Meyer & Chris Thile
Businessman, radio personality and author Herman Cain delivered a keynote address to the Washington County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner in Springdale last night.