Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a visit to a jeweler's studio where she makes trinkets of beauty with stones, sterling silver and words on metal. Plus, we talk with blogger Mat Campbell of the Blue Hog Report about how the lawyer-turned-journalist uncovers and covers political happenings in the state.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a visit to a jeweler's studio where she makes trinkets of beauty with stones, sterling silver and words on metal. Plus, we talk with blogger Mat Campbell of the Blue Hog Report about how the lawyer-turned-journalist uncovers and covers political happenings in the state.
Local artist Nancy Dallison started working with metal just two years ago and is already creating beautiful wearable art pieces. Matt Campbell's Blue Hog report has been an influential player in Arkansas politics.
A nearly one-thousand mile bicycle journey passed through northwest Arkansas yesterday as riders commemorate the forced removal of thousands of Cherokee people along the Trail of tears.
A new study by AARP places Arkansas 40th in the nation in terms of long-term care for the elderly. The Arkansas Air and Military Museum will kick off its monthly Airport Days celebrations Saturday, and the Walton Arts Center reschedules some performances because of construction related to expansion efforts at the Fayetteville facility.
Ahead on Ozarks, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce announces a program to create new jobs. Also, a conversation with Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times.According to the National Climate Assessment the amount of precipitation falling heavy rainstorms has increased in parts of the country.
Local artists can submit designs for a mural at the Springdale Aquatic Center and for a poster for the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival.
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, can e-cigarettes help smokers reduce their nicotine consumption? More than 20 vapor shops have recently opened in northwest Arkansas alone. We take a look at the phenomenon, and Johnathan Story talks about his upcoming concert in Fayetteville, and sits down at the Mary Rumsey Baker Steinway piano in our studio.
The Irish dancing show “Riverdance” will stop in Fort Smith this Thursday. The farewell tour ends in June. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Dumore Lassies” by The Chieftans
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Fayetteville will host the fourth annual Interfaith Harmony Day this Saturday beginning at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
“Mad Hatter’s Song” by Incredible String Band
A new 5K called Community 5K and Fun Run will take place this Saturday, February 25 at 8 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. respectively in West Fork.
Poet Gerald Sloan visited KUAF yesterday to talk about his new book of poetry “Paper Lanterns.” He’ll read from the book tomorrow at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville at 7 p.m.
To listen to more of this conversation, click here.
“That’s a Serious Thing” by Jack Teagarden
Ozarks at Large is reporting on the critical role social workers play in our lives, from elementary school to hospice.
Today, Christina Thomas speaks with two hospital social workers, one at rural Eureka Springs Hospital and one with Mercy Hospital in Rogers. While their daily activities were very different, their roles are extremely similar: to remove barriers to healthcare and help to have a more informed patient.
“Help” by Brazilian Tropical Orchestra
