Ozarks At Large
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says a concert tomorrow in Pea Ridge offers a rare audio apportunity.
Ozark Hall has been part of the central part of the University of Arkansas campus for decades. A years-long renovation was formally introduced yesterday.
Michael Tilley, from The City Wire, discusses another takeover attempt for USA Truck and other business items from the week.State officials continue to seek a solution to the teacher insurance crisis in Arkansas. New numbers are out regarding Arkansas students' achievements on Advanced Placement tests. And, the Connecting Arkansas Internet Conference is being held in Little Rock this week.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, new efforts to revitalize historic Cane Hill, and we take a boat ride with the University of Arkansas Water Ski Club. Plus, a look at the 2013 State of Northwest Arkansas Report.
Becca Martin Brown has more on a slightly different production of Cinderella by Arts Center of the Ozarks.
You can go to a workshop at NWACC to learn about the state's Freedom of Information Act, or you can participate in one of many lake and other outdoor cleanups in the next few days.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, experts say it's no surprise that millennials have lower credit scores when compared to other generations, with Arkansas millennials' scores ranking fourth lowest in the nation. And we speak with a local police officer about how to prevent becoming a victim of theft; it's as simple as locking your doors.
A dangerous strain of salmonella may be linked to a turkey slaughterhouse in Springdale, operated by Minnesota-based Cargill. We learn about the bacteria and how to protect ourselves from contamination.
Springfield, Missouri is preparing to host the inaugural Birthplace of Route 66 Festival this weekend. In honor of the event, this week we’ll talk about some interesting places along the route in Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas.
Today, we visit the Route 66 Vintage Iron Museum in Miami, Oklahoma. To see some images from downtown Miami, click here.
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Arkansas. The Civil War Sesquicentennial will be celebrated between 2011 and 2015.
Arkansas METRO, a North Little Rock-based non-profit organization, is organizing a state-wide fan drive to help the needy cope with the unbearable heat.
For more information on how to donate or to find a list of AR METRO cooling centers across the state, visit www.arkansasmetro.org.
The New Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs is wrapping up their season. In addition, auditions for “The Trip to Bountiful” at Fort Smith Little Theater and for “Painting Churches” at Art Center of the Ozarks in Springdale.
“Tape Song” by The Kills
