Governor Mike Beebe yesterday released the results of an investigation into the Arkansas Department of Community Correction, and that systemic problems exist within the department. Excess state revenue in October may be needed later this year, according to a state economist. Work gets underway at Fayetteville's Wilson Park, as renovations begin to the buildings at the park's pool. A longtime lobbyist for the U of A announces his retirement. And the Walton College of Business gets another favorable ranking.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with Marcos Villatoro, an NPR commentator and documentary filmmaker. Plus, we speak with an expert about the signs of dyslexia.Here are some of those events taking place in the coming week
We speak with Marcos Villatoro, the director of "Tamale Road," a documentary about his quest to find out more about his heritage.
Becca discusses new performers added to the Walton Arts Center's season including Ronnie Milsap and Cherish the Ladies.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas has information about candidates vying for Congressman Tim Griffin's former position.Housing sales numbers for September show positive improvement in the housing market across Arkansas. Governor Beebe warns state lawmakers about the implications of defunding the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid during the fiscal session in a few months. And Rogers-based Ozark Mountain Poultry opens a second facility in Batesville.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the area's first green cemetery, plus a conversation and silly questions with Frank Tavares, whose voice can be heard reading underwriting announcements on NPR.
Becca Martin Brown tells us that the U.S. Marshals' Museum in Fort Smith will soon have a cornerstone ceremony for its hall of honor.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, January 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, the efforts continue to place a statue of General William O. Darby on the edge of Fort Smith. And the work is just beginning to move a Frank Lloyd Wright house from New Jersey to Bentonville. We’ll hear how that task will be done. And Pearl Brick sings inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio…and talks about leaving college to travel to Key West, losing her voice and her recent return to performing.
Sales tax exemptions in the state to be examined; Fayetteville High School Student Council to hold its annual homeless vigil this week; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Hover Traps” by Rustie
Mountaineer and extreme survivor Aron Ralston, who cut off his hand to free himself, was in Fayetteville yesterday as part of the University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lecture Series.
Vocalist Arnold Bezuyen and pianist Jura Margulis will perform tonight in the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall at 9 p.m.
The Old 78s recently stopped by the Firmin Garner-Performance Studio to discuss their new album, "The Women Wear No Clothes At All." The group's CD release party is scheduled for Dec. 4 at Greenhouse Grill in Fayetteville.
“Temptation Rag” by The Old 78s
In the Ozarks, poultry farmers faced with a glut of litter and rising heating costs may have a sustainable solution: a forced-air furnace fueled by litter. But could thousands of operating furnaces affect air quality?
“Ornithology” by Miles Davis
