Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas State Police will soon be on the lookout for drivers who are texting or are otherwise distracted while behind the wheel, and unemployment declines in the area.

Former First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish has a strong passion for education. He often speaks on the roles of education in the United States vs the United Kingdom. He spoke to Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas about learning in a modern society and his political career.
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the region's libraries offer plenty this month for their youngest visitors.
Fayetteville's National Cemetery will soon have two acres more of space, after the Regional National Cemetery Improvement Corporation completed the land purchase. And, two special elections are happening today in Washington County.

For the past twenty-five years one man has had an intimate connection with the Nobel Peace Prize.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, we learn more about a state rule that allows Arkansas children in state custody to be placed with fictive kin. Plus, the duo Still on the Hill stops by the studio to discuss their latest CD titled “Once a River.”
Ozarks at Large's history expert Dr. Bill Smith explains historical as well as current relevance of Tripoli.
An honors recital at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall today and Little Big Town performs tomorrow at Walton Arts Center.
"Mozart's Symphony KV 200 as performed by The Amsterdam Guitar Trio
Fayetteville Underground celebrates its third birthday this year. The artists' cooperative reveals future plans.
House Republicans block a bill to fund the state insurance department. The government agency is trying to put into effect parts of healthcare overhaul.
"Fool on the Hill" by Rita Lee
Dan Craft from Northwest Arkansas newspapers directs attention to legislations that Arkansans didn't hear about.