Michael Tilley of The City Wire talks about the October polls and what they mean for next year's election. Plus Walmart's concerns and a new contract for Arkansas Best.Ozarks At Large
Michael Tilley of The City Wire talks about the October polls and what they mean for next year's election. Plus Walmart's concerns and a new contract for Arkansas Best.A program awards grants to several Arkansas hospitals to help the facilities connect their electronic medical records to the statewide health information exchange. Fayetteville looks to updating its transportation master plan. Razorback soccer moves into the post-season, while Razorback cross-country teams take home the SEC titles.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, an effort to bring green funerals to Northwest Arkansas, trails get a boost in Fort Smith, and a conversation with Frank Tavares, the voice familiar to NPR listeners for the past few decades.
For years Frank Tavares has been the voice of NPR's underwriting announcements. He's also a writer and professor.
A just-announced grant will allow Fort Smith to expand the trail systems along the city's riverfront.
A just-announced grant will allow Fort Smith to expand the trail systems along the city's riverfront.
Halloween isn't over yet. Becca has the address of a house that begins as a family-friendly Halloween destination...then gets scarier as the night continues.
This All Hallow’s Eve we take you to Droke House, an abandoned Washington County country estate which facilitator Vickie Kelly is seeking to transform into a final resting place for souls craving to go “to ground”—under the state’s first sustainable cemetery. State legislator Ann Clemmer throws her hat into the race for the 2nd District in the U.S. Congress. Trails in Fort Smith get a boost thanks to the Walton Family Foundation. Emergency food and shelter organizations in Northwest Arkansas get assistance money. And state health officials say that whooping cough is on the rise in Arkansas.
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On this edition of Ozarks, thoughts on Lt. Governor Mark Darr's resignation. Plus, Perry Miller Adato discusses her documentaries and gives tips to aspiring filmmakers.
American farmers are aging, the average is around 60.
But a new crop of young farmers is emerging across the American landscape. We travel to the foothills of the Ozarks in eastern Oklahoma to Three Springs Farm operated by Emily Oakley and Mike Appel.
“Midnight at Yoshi’s” by Pharoah Sanders
Democrat Darrin Williams was elected as the Speaker of the House in Arkansas last week. Representative Williams is the first African-American to be elected to the post. He spoke with Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net after his election.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about a book talk and a drawing class at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
“Forty Four” by Howlin’ Wolf
The non-profit Youth Bridge closes in on its $1.2 million goal for a new facility to serve area youth; the Arkansas women’s basketball team to open play in the NCAA Tournament Saturday in College Station, Texas; and more – on this edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Our history expert Dr. Bill Smith says there is a word that connects a Republican president from the early 20th century to the current president, a Democrat.
“Smokey” by Red House Painters
