Ozarks At Large
A previously unidentified organism has a special place on the tree of life...and a name befitting its place of identification.

At 12:01 a.m. ET yesterday, the continuing resolution funding the federal government wasn't the only legistlation to expire. We speak with an agricultural economist to find out what the Farm Bill's reversion to 64-year old policy means for Arkansans.
The Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace begin enrolling residents for coverage yesterday, though demand was so high it made it difficult for many to access the Web site for the exchange. The effects of the federal shutdown are still being weighed, including the shutdown of National Wildlife Refuges and the eventual impacts on research at the University of Arkansas. And a statewide prescription drug take-back program grows with sixty more drop-off locations added across the state yesterday.


The city of Fayetteville recently received the 2013 Government Recycler of the Year Award.
From fishing for a cure, cycling at Hobbs State Park and more, there are several opportunities to get out and enjoy the fall weather.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 23, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we travel to Mutasia by visiting with the author of the series for young readers. Plus, gifts for children that encourage a love for insects and nature. Becca Martin Brown tells us where to catch Santa in the next two days before Christmas, and a Talk Business Arkansas update.
Members of Arkansas' Congressional delegation react to President Obama's State of the Union Address earlier this week, as well as the President's pick to lead the Department of Defense. And, Fort Smith city and Sebastian County officials plan their next step inn moving forward with a regional aquatics center following public dissatisfaction with recently revised plans.
"My Funny Valentine" by Miles Davis
Senator Mark Pryor discusses the approaching deadline for across-the-board spending cuts, the future of the Violence Against Women Act and more.
Thanks to a new program, Arkansas Children's Hospital patients will receive Valentines whose messages were personalized by people from around the country. If you want to send a Valentine to a patient for free, visit the hospital's website here.
"Save Your Life For Me" by Mark Whitfield
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers still has ideas for Valentine's Day, even at the eleventh hour.
The four men from the barbershop quartet Melody Lane are delivering singing valentines today. They brought us one yesterday.