
Ozarks At Large


Wednesday the University of Arkansas recognizes GIS Day with sessions on how GIS technologies help several different disciplines.

All parties involved in a decades-long desegregation case in central Arkansas formally accept a deal to settle the litigation. A new report ranks Arkansas among the best in the U.s. for using technology to improve educational attainment. The Rogers Historical Museum gets a boost for its expansion project with General Improvement Funds from the state. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department debuts a new interactive website to give Arkansas drivers a heads-up on construction zones in the state.



The Rogers Police Department is hosting a public forum for members of minority communities at the Metroplex Event Center.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we discuss the future of the private option in the state. Also, Northwest Arkansas ranks nationally for its job growth rate.
Tonight, a book talk about “The Blasphemer” will be hosted at the Fayetteville Public Library, and the band Railroad Earth performs at George’s in Fayetteville. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“The Jupiter and 119” by Railroad Earth
The classical trio Time for Trio visited KUAF’s Firmin-Garner Performance Studio last Friday to talk about their music and perform for us.
To watch a video of the two performances, click here.
“TLF 4” by Foals
A group of University of Arkansas researchers is developing an emergency communications network that will provide critical information and warnings during natural disasters.
The nonprofit “A Little Free Library” was launched to keep books alive. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas reports on the movement gaining momentum in northwest Arkansas.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers discusses “Bring It On - The Musical;” Kansas City comic Mike Baldwin; musicians Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart; and jazz musician Joey DeFrancesco.