
Ozarks At Large


Another ballot initiative group is moving forwarrd with petitions after the state's attorney general approved the wording of its measure, which would raise the minimum wage in Arkansas to $8.50. Booneville Community Hospital starts the new year with a new name and new management. Fayetteville is set to be recognized as a compassionate city. Thirteen Arkansas counties are declared disaster areas after the early December ice and snow storm. And with a budget set, the Sebastian County Quorum Court and Fort Smith Board of Directors agree on amenities to be placed in the future Ben Geren Aquatics Park.


For decades people have been concerned about preserving historic structures. The move to preserve historic landscapes is a more recent development.
On this first Monday of the first month of the year, we have the first installment in a monthly series looking more closely at the number of that month. Edmond Harris, math professor at the University of Arkansas, spoke with Christina Thomas about the importance of the number 1.

Arkansas Revenue totals for December came in above forecast, though state finance officials say that the increase is largely due to early deposits of securities fees. Governor Mike Beebe offers his thoughts on the landscape of Arkansas politics at the onset of his final year as governor. And, the Sebastian County Quorum Court and Fort Smith city board of directors will meet tonight to discuss amenities for the Ben Geren Aquatics Park.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, a chapter ends for a bankrupt landfill in the Ozarks. Plus, the new president of the state's largest advertising agency talks about his new post, and the Fort Smith Board of Directors holds its first quarterly brainstorming session.
For those of you about to BBQ, Becca salutes you...and offers tips on how to enjoy the festival. For those about to flee, she has advice on that, too.
"Loose Ends" by Josh Nelson
The start of October means it's almost time for another round of art and craft fairs. Kicking things off is an art sale that will benefit a new art museum in the Arkansas River Valley.
Jade Simmons will be a guest artist tomorrow night swhen the Fort Smith Symphony begins the 2010-2011 season. This morning she came to the Carver Center for Public Radio.
Despite the best efforts by the U.S. Treasury Department, counterfeit cash remains a big business. Seems every month we see, hear or read reports about false bills being passed on to unsuspecting Arkansans. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, if you take a bit of time, you can easily spot the fake bucks.
CEOs and chairmen of Tyson Foods Inc., and Walmart are among the newest inductees to the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame.