Becca Martin Brown tells us about the first ever Bella Vista Heydays.
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The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville recently held a butchering workshop, during which, Kyle learned how to skin a pig.
The Bike Route is one of the sponsors of LifeSource International's Hike or Bike Against Hunger event. The bike shop owner offers advice on selecting and caring for a bicycle. Two regional organizations are asking the public for hope and arts in nature submissions.
Former President Clinton spoke yesterday on the merits of the Affordable Care Act and the Arkansas Private Option. Michael Hibblen, from our content partner KUAR has more.
The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger recently released a report that suggests that more than 24 percent of Arkansans aged 60 or older are in danger of going hungry.
Last summer, the Obama administration announced that undocumented youth who meet certain criteria, could apply for “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals”—entitling them to temporary employment authorization cards, government issued IDs, and driver’s licenses. Several thousand young people in Arkansas have been granted this special status, including Cindi Perez (pictured) who lives with her family in Fort Smith. The latest revenue numbers for Arkansas have been reported. A new effort by a veteran ballot initiative group pushes forward a new proposal to limit corporations' ability to contribute to political campaigns. And, Lake Keith in Cave Springs will soon be drained so work can be done on the watershed sanctuary being developed.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn more about the implications of new research on tornadoes. Plus, a conversation about ethics in Arkansas politics.Crystal Lake Farms in Decatur uses old and new methods to raise chickens.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: remembering the Ozark Folk Fair from forty years ago. The headliners included some of the top names in blues, rock, folk and bluegrass, but the event is all but forgotten now. Plus northwest Arkansas ranchers rally to help out farmers in South Dakota who lost cattle because of bad weather and local non-profits embrace Giving Tuesday.
Author Ron Tanner discusses the process of renovating an old dilapidated Victorian house with his girlfriend in his new book “From Animal House to Our House.” He recently had a chat regarding the book with Kyle Kellams.
The Department of Homeland Security announced this morning that hundreds of thousands of undocumented young people, who meet certain criteria, will be provided relief from criminal deportation and allowed to work in the United States. We get reaction from a state immigrant civil rights leader.
Rogers Little Theatre will present its production of “The Rant” starting tonight through Sunday. The play explores racism, sexism and a quest for truth.
Dan Craft from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about an upcoming Sunday paper article about a woman who died in jail in Benton County.
“I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz
Jason Smith from Walton Arts Center talks about the big Artosphere Festival Orchestra just ahead.
