The 2013 State of Northwest Arkansas report indicates a rise in employment numbers and an increase in the poverty rate.Ozarks At Large
The 2013 State of Northwest Arkansas report indicates a rise in employment numbers and an increase in the poverty rate.
The small town is home to 16 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A new organization has formed to restore and preserve them.Construction of the 71-B Flyover has taken shape rapidly in north Fayetteville. So rapidly, that if conditions permit, it could be finished early. Meanwhile, Senator Boozman speaks his mind about the Congressional standoff about the Affordable Care Act and a potential government shutdown. And, Lake Keith in Cave Springs will likely be drained early next week, allowing development of the Watershed Sanctuary to move forward.
Ahead on Ozarks, highlights from a panel discussion addressing the complex issues surrounding the Trayvon Martin case. Plus, a conversation with jazz harpist Edmar Castañeda.
In her ongoing book review series, Meredith Martin-Moats analyzes In Service to America: The History of VISTA in Arkansas, 1965-1985.
Walton Arts Center kicks off its jazz series Friday night with two performances by the Edmar Castañeda Quartet.
Fayetteville will host the inaugural NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair Friday and Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Becca discusses the eclectic music lineup at the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair, which includes a performance by Sevendust.Tuesday night a five-person panel examined various elements of the Trayvon Martin shooting...from legal issues to press coverage....on the University of Arkansas campus.
The U of A gets $1.4 million of federal transportation money to start a Maritime Research and Educational Center. UAFS gets ready to unveil a new master plan. A Fort Smith school gets named a National Blue Ribbon School. And a volunteer fair set for this week aims to connect area non-profit organizations with people willing to help out.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, the Springdale School District recieves a nearly $26 million dollar grant. Plus, we take a tour of King Opera House in Van Buren.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers, previews this weekend's entertainment which features plays, cardboard box cities, and a fundraiser for her late husband Saturday night at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.
“Shooting High Dice” by: The Mississippi Sheiks
Two installations associated with the Artosphere Festival are taking shape and Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas recently visited with the artist of the structure located near Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. Details are available at ArtosphereFestival.org
One of the plays at the Arkansas New Play Festival that is still a work-in-progress is The Football Project. It will be read Sunday at 3:30 p.m. More information is available at Theatre2.org.
Wal-Mart posts first quarter profits, the University of Arkansas and the city of Fayetteville are honored at the Governor's Work-Life Balance Awards, and more.
"Never Let You Go" by: Taj Mahal
