Former state treasurer Martha Shoffner talks to reporters on her way into the courtroom in Little Rock. Some state lawmakers wonder if Arkansas can cover the cost of the so-called private option when the state has to pick up part of the cost in a few years. And UAFS gets a sizable gift to help expand the college's nursing program.
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Martha Shoffner, facing extortion and bribery charges, entered an innocent plea in court Thursday.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: what does yesterday's Supreme Court decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act mean for Arkansas? And Jim Fairbanks talks about his new memoir about getting stronger after being diagnosed with diabetes. We'll also take a spin around Siloam Springs' new outdoor gym and say a farewell to our regular Thursday guest, Jodi Beznoska.
A rally was held yesterday afternoon by the NWA Center for Equality, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings regarding same-sex marriage. We go on the scene to get a pulse on how members of the local LGBT community feel about the rulings, and we speak with a legal expert with the ACLU of Arkansas to find out what the rulings mean for same-sex couples in the Natural State.Three more events and the season ends for Walton Arts Center. Plus, we say goodbye to our Walton Arts Center guide for the past three years.
Jim Fairbanks’ new memoir examines his life since a diagnosis of type one diabetes.
More about the book at makesusstronger.com
The new outdoor workout area near John Brown University is only the second one put in place by a city in the state, and is the result of a partnership between the city, JBU and Bridges to Wellness in Siloam Springs.A Rally is held today in Little Rock to call on Senator Mark Pryor to support gun control legislation. The City of Fayetteville will likely take over management of paid parking at the U of A's West Annex parking lot. Three countries stop importing Arkansas chicken after an outbreak of avian flu in Scott county. And a Siloam Springs chicken magnate gets named the new head of the NWA Council.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an update on an agreement between Arkansas and Oklahoma to improve the Illinois River Watershed. Plus, trap shooting. Also, a tour of the second phase of construction at Fayetteville High School, a forum focused on the possibility of a growing green economy in the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta Regions.
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
On this edition of Weekend Ozarks, an invasive rock-snot algae is threatening to take over parts of the White River, plus the latest artist at the Fayetteville Underground is stirring viewers' emotions with his work.
The University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Symphonic Band perform tonight at Walton Arts Center and the Fort Smith Convention Center, respectively. Also in store for us are other musical performances. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
Dan Sanker, the chief executive officer of CaseStack in Fayetteville, authored the book “Collaborate: The Art of We.” The book highlights the art of cooperation in the business world.
Curt Baker, a recruiter for Peace Corps, talks about what makes a good Peace Corps volunteer, and the experiences associated with being one.
Dan Craft from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers recently completed a special project on methamphetamine use and production in the region. His report is in today's newspaper.
"Ganja Babe" by Michael Franti and The Spearheads
NPR's Guy Raz spoke with Kyle Kellams about the eight edition of the Three Minute Fiction contest.
"Rollercoaster" by M. Ward
