Ozarks At Large
Siloam Springs based Allens Canning Company yesterday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which will allow the company to reorganize in an attempt to become financially stable. A bill is moving through the U.S. Senate that aims to curb the use of toxic chemicals in a variety of products, though one group says the legislation doesn't go far enough. And new polling data regarding the 2014 U.S. Senate race shows that Independent voters favor Congressman Tom Cotton over Senator Mark Pryor.






Governor Beebe touts a new computer system used by the state's Department of Finance and Administration that streamlines the license renewal process. The UA Alumni Association passes $1 million in scholarships distributed this year, and a UAFS professor gets some national attention from the NCAA.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, January 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Springdale claims the lead in job creation for Arkansas, plus a story of moving from small-town Arkansas to post-punk fame: this week’s edition of Arkansongs highlights the career of Beth Ditto…and in about six minutes, an update on the rollout of the Affordable Care Act in Arkansas now that the calendar has turned.
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center has details on Blue Man Group’s visit to northwest Arkansas, and other upcoming events.
The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group is hosting a four-day conference in Little Rock starting January 18th drawing farmers from 13 states. We provide a preview.
Jon Woodward is the executive director of 7 Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville. He spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams regarding the center’s plans for 2012.
More information is available on www.7hillscenter.org.
The University of Arkansas men’s basketball team defeats Savannah State; Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Ozark affiliate releases $50,000 in emergency funds to help women in six area counties; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Raincheck” by Art Farmer
Razorback fans headed to Dallas have a chance to participate in a community service project prior to the Cotton Bowl game.