Since the year 2000, the Annie E Casey Foundation has been publishing reports regarding the well-being of our nation’s children through its “KIDS COUNT” reports. The 2013 edition was released earlier this week. But what does the new report say about the well-being of children in Arkansas?
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the former president of Heifer International speaks on the University of Arkansas campus. Plus, we take a walk through history that begins in Jasper. Peter Lippincott's second CD finds the songwriter playing multiple instruments, including a rescued French banjo.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the annual surge of activities for spring is at full speed.
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program's next Walks Through History tour will take place April 12 in Jasper.
Jo Luck, the former CEO of Heifer International was on the University of Arkansas campus yesterday as part of the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series. She used her time speaking to relay stories of her time working to help improve the lives of people in the developing world through agriculture.
The Arkansas Department of Health says that 74 people have died from the flu this season. Meanwhile, the Pulaski County Special School District has its case heard regarding long-standing desegregation concerns.
Ahead on Ozarks: if you've been the victim of a violent crime, you may be due more than justice. We speak with the director of the Arkansas Crime Reparations Board to find out the steps to take in order to receive monetary compensation. And, how a dream and a wooden sign were catalysts for a home where girls learn the skills needed to become self-sufficient women. And, we learn about the training regular citizens receive to become volunteer storm spotters.
Among many nonprofit events in the region this April will be Butterflies and Blooms benefitting Saving Grace, an organization that helps girls who have aged out of foster care.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the founders of Olivia's Basket share the spirit of their late daughter and of the organization she inspired. Plus, our insect expert offers low-tech solutions to pesky insects in the garden.
You've likely seen their wholesome breads and pastries on your neighborhood grocery store shelf as well as in your favorite restaurant's bread basket.
Ozark Natural Breads has operated in Northwest Arkansas for more than 23 years now. As part of our series, "The Process," Jacqueline Froelich takes us inside the family-owned business to get a taste of a production bakery.
Click here to view a slideshow of photos from the bakery, or to learn more about the family-owned and operated bakery visit ozarknaturalbreads.com
A new rain garden is the collaboration of city, business and non-profit. We find out how the demonstration rain garden in Rogers was created.
To learn more about rain gardens in general ,and this one in particular, click here for an extended version of this story.
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Thousands of small non-profit organizations in Arkansas stand to lose their tax-exempt status due to a new IRS regulation. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, this summer the IRS is offering a "one-time special filing relief program."
To see the IRS list of at-risk tax-exempt groups, visit the IRS website here.
“El Tambor Del Monso” by Poncho Sanchez
It's great to have hometown pride, but it's even better when someone from outside your town recognizes its value. A local community has landed itself a top spot in a national ranking of the best places to live.
To see complete list of the 100 Best Places to Live, visit CNNMoney.com.
