Ahead on Ozarks at Large, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross discusses federal health care reform, the recent endorsement he received from Governor Mike Beebe and more. Plus the complicated world of intellectual property rights and we continue our series on what health care reform might mean for Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich examines how small businesses could be affected.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks at Large, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross discusses federal health care reform, the recent endorsement he received from Governor Mike Beebe and more. Plus the complicated world of intellectual property rights and we continue our series on what health care reform might mean for Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich examines how small businesses could be affected.
Brooklyn-based artist Shira E brought her new CD, Shouts and Sparks, and her sampler to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio recently.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers says you can find entertainment here…and away.
Jeff Amerine from Techonology Ventures and Ellen Brune from Boston Mountain Biotech LLC. discuss the process of protecting your intellectual property.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross talked with Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas, about the 2014 campaign.We sift through the details of how small business in Arkansas will be affected by the new health care law. Two experts, from the Arkansas Insurance Department and the Arkansas Small Business Administration, serve as navigators.
The Walton Family Foundation contributes $2 million to the U.S. Marshall's Museum in Fort Smith. The Superintendent of Clarksville Schools speaks to a national radio program about why he thinks that arming teachers is still a good idea, though the head of the Arkansas Department of Education says there are safer alternatives. And several roundabouts are coming soon to a Springdale street.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a U of A researcher discusses the science studying the causes of heat stroke. Plus, NWACC partners with various organizations to help teach the community about America's music.
Christina Thomas tells us about her participation in the fourth annual Skydive for Kids Saturday morning.Research at the University of Arkansas and the University of Connecticut is designed to help athletes and people who work in the sun and heat stay cool.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, November 21, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the creator of "Arkansas' second most unreliable news source,"and no, we are not the first. Plus, we visit with the middle school explorers of an abandoned cemetery, learn about adoption and foster care in Arkansas, and more.
Oklahoma and Arkansas have battled for years in the press and courts about cleaning up the Illinois River, an impaired stream shared by both states. This winter they agreed to renew a pact to determine a scientific basis to clean the river. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, Arkansas industrial interests have since issued letters to EPA requesting a suspension of the current clean water standard.
This weekend’s Cancer Challenge in Bella Vista features tennis tournaments, a golf tournament, competitive races and a trapshooting contest. The president of the Arkansas State Trapshooting Federation about the sport and find out it is growing in Arkansas.
More information about the Cancer Challenge may be found at http://www.cancerchallenge.com
More information about trapshooting in Arkansas: http://www.arkansanstrapshooting.org
"Skeletons Remain (Transmission 1)" by Hawthorne Heights
Becca reminds up the June 27th performance in the Gulley Park Summer Concert Series will feature music by Rosco Bandana.
A tour of Fayetteville High School provides an update on the progress of a major construction project at the school.
Meredith Martin-Moats reports on a program designed to start discussions about entrepreneurship and growing a green economy in the Arkansas Delta.
