Ozarks At Large
A previously unidentified organism has a special place on the tree of life...and a name befitting its place of identification.
Lake Keith in downtown Cave Springs is getting a makeover. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the six-acre reservoir is being emptied to make way for construction of a brand new environmental center planned by the Illinois River Watershed Partnership. To make a donation, click here.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.
Ahead on Ozarks: An unusually significant Tuesday as the health care exchange goes live in Arkansas today and the rhetoric in Washington, DC escalates as the federal government comes to a halt. John Brummett will talk to Roby Brock about a particularly contentious time in politics. Plus, what the government shutdown means for Beaver Lake, and the muralist Maser leaves a multi-colored mark on Springdale.
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.
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business discusses how Gov. Beebe will present his balanced budget to the Arkansas General Assembly, and more in his political and business news update.
In Madison County there’s a place called “Negro Mountain.” No blacks live there now, but it was, in the 1860s, settled by Ozark African Americans. All of them and their descendants are gone now—except for one individual. We take you to meet the last living African American resident of Madison County.
A book talk and theatre auditions are the only things on Becca Martin Brown's entertainment agenda on this fairly quiet Monday.
We spend an afternoon on the set of Gordon Family Tree to learn what it takes to create a movie.
At least eleven public school districts in Arkansas now offer single-gender elementary classes, including Siloam Springs School District. We observe several of the classes and talk with educators and a scholar about the benefits as well as criticism regarding this school choice.
