We visit the Inn at Carnal Hall to learn how the professionals make several beds, day after day.
Ozarks At Large
For more than a hundred years, county extension agents have worked within communities teaching the art and science of canning. Jacqueline Froelich --who has preserved blueberries, applesauce and okra pickles--takes us to the Washington County fair to meet extension agent Linda Chappell.In this morning's Week in Review, we look back at stories from the past seven days that had an eye turned toward the future.
Ahead on Ozarks, Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses an unexpected auction involving two Arkansas banking firms and the latest construction numbers for the Fort Smith region and Northwest Arkansas. And, Barret Baber explains why the Stone County Jail was an inspiration for a song on his soon to be released CD, and he'll play for us inside the Firmin Garner-Performance Studio.
Barrett Baber stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to discuss his new album Battlefield Us and play some songs. To hear Barrett and his band perform the title track from Battlefield Us, click here.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers says even with a clone and a time machine, you couldn't do everything this weekend worth doing.
Hendrix College is bringing back football after more than fifty years since the last game. The Warriors are putting their one-game and (19,286-day) winning streak on the line tomorrow.
Michael Tilley, from our content partner The city Wire discusses news from the financial world and the political world.Arkansas comes in near the bottom of a new USDA ranking on states' food security. Security is tight for tomorrow's Razorback football game in Little Rock. And Chaffee Crossing will be rife with bow hunters this weekend, as the urban archery hunt opens Saturday.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large,a report on former president Bill Clinton's address on the Affordable Care Act from his Presidential Library yesterday. And, we visit a local bike shop to learn what it takes to get back on a bicycle after not riding for years.
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Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we talk to local officials about an increase in the DWI violations. Also, we attend a tasting at 28 Springs in Siloam Springs.
Last week Tyson Foods and Dillard’s released their latest earning figures, while a new project designed to help small business in Arkansas online was launched. Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net has his weekly review.
Becca Martin Brown, features editor for Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, gives us advanced notice of the annual Elvis Week in Memphis and a show tonight closer to home featuring the Ten Foot Polecats.
"Birds" by Kate Nash
The third annual Fayetteville Roots Festival adds another day to the schedule this year and brings John Prine to the Walton Arts Center stage. Bryan Hembree and Jerrmy Gawthrop, two co-founders of the festival list some of this year’s events and musicians.
Inside the interview we heard “Please Don’t Bury Me” by John Prine and “Stepping Stones” performed by MilkDrive.
For more information, visit the Fayetteville Roots Festival website at fayettevilleroots.com
Web extra: Workshops, Bicycle Rides and Other Rootsy Activities
John Jeter, the music director for the Fort Smith Symphony, explains the upcoming season includes Holst, Beethoven, Mozart and a first-ever concert across the border in Poteau.
The Fort Smith Symphony Concert season includes:
Sounds of the Universe, September 29th
A Swingsational Classical Makeover, October 20th
A Simply Sinatra Christmas, December 1st
Evening Serenade, January 26th
The Musical Magic of John Williams, April 20th
Sonic Boom!, May 4th.
All concerts are at the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center and begin at 7:30.
Visit the symphony’s website here.
Colonel William Pogue is one of very few Americans who have flown, lived and walked in space. OAL’s Christina Thomas spoke with him at his home in Bella Vista.
For more information, visit Colonel Pogue's website here.
