
Ozarks At Large


If you haven't already, it might be time to get your winter coat out, for good. We speak with Weather Dan Skoff, chief meteorologist with KNWA, about why Northwest Arkansas can see temperatures in the 70s one day and just days later temperatures in the 30s.

Becca tells us about Winslow Homer, the subject of an exhibition at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.


Electronic onboard recorders are set to replace paper logs for truck drivers to make sure they aren't working more hours than they are allowed by federal law. The Arkansas Red Cross responds to storm damage across the Midwest. Unoccupied acreage at the site of a former Tyson plant in Fayetteville moves one step closer to redevelopment. And expansions are in the works that will bring more jobs to Springdale and Fort Smith.


Becca Martin Brown says that there are plenty of opportunities to catch a concert coming up in the surrounding region.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a small town receives a large sum to create a community gathering place. Plus several other communities restructure the images they portray to potential visitors and residents. And, we take a ride on a rolling restaurant.
A police K9 unit, consisting of a handler and his dog, helps detect narcotics and track individuals, and shares a relationship based on love and trust.
Photo courtesy of the City of Fayetteville website: www.accessfayetteville.org.
Wayne Bell of www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses Emmy nominees for the more popular categories.
“Theme from The Game of Thrones”
The Brick Fields Duo will take part in the Ozarks Blues Society Challenge tonight at George’s Majestic Lounge on Dickson Street in Fayetteville.
For more information, visit www.brickfieldsmusic.com.
But a significant portion of the long-vacant Mallalieu Church in Fort Smith is being preserved from demolition so it can be used as an entrance for a new community academic center.
“Moonlight” by Charlie Haden
The non-profit Youth Bridge, which provides services to at-risk teens in northwest Arkansas, is hosting Starry, Starry Night to raise money for a teen homeless shelter.
For more information, visit www.youthbridge.com or the Youth Bridge Facebook page.