Hospital purchases, legislative shifts and policy changes all mean a different world for Arkansans and healthcare. Roby Brock from Talk Business and Politics leads a discussion about possible ramifications.Ozarks At Large
Hospital purchases, legislative shifts and policy changes all mean a different world for Arkansans and healthcare. Roby Brock from Talk Business and Politics leads a discussion about possible ramifications.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.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, why hundreds of people will be in Rogers this weekend to trade frags, or sections of coral. Plus, we speak to the former First Minister of Scotland about contemporary education.
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.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the man who has been intimately connected with the Nobel Peace Prize for the past quarter-century talks about the process for selecting a recipient and some of the controversies associated with the honor.For the past twenty-five years one man has had an intimate connection with the Nobel Peace Prize.
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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.”
Rascal Flatts, the LPGA and more in our history capsule for September 13.
Becca says Monday night is a good night for book lovers in the area.
"Red Rabbits" by The Shins
Our regular Monday collaboration with ozarksunbound.com this week includes a conversation with the Executive Director of Ozark Regional Transit, Phil Pumphrey.
"Here Comes the Sun" by Tracy Silverman and Thea Suits Silverman
Amber Alerts, "America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response" are issued by law enforcement when a child is abducted. But even more expedient rapid response alert systems are emerging, pushed by smart phones--to help save even more children. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
To learn more visit achildismissing.org and to sign on to the AMBER alert wireless system go to amberalert.gov.
"Hellenic Hoedown" by Mike Block Band
This week's Saturday Market in Fayetteville has art, local food, live music and a new cookbook.
