Governor Mike Beebe yesterday issued a line-item veto on a tax exemption for sand used in oil and natural gas drilling. The state's top economist says that the latest unemployment numbers show positive growth in the state's economy. And the Siloam Springs board of directors is set to consider a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance.
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Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.
Tyson Foods responds to issues raised in the new book The Meat Racket.

The Mid-continent Independent System Operator, who will manage Entergy Arkansas' power grid, breaks ground on its regional headquarters. Urban agriculture rules are again slated for discussion in Fayetteville, and a federal judge strikes down the state's 12-week abortion ban.


Here is our list of famous Patricks:
- Pat(rick) Sajak spins the Wheel of Fortune.
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation.
- Danica Patrick answers a pre-race question.
- The Smiths, including Steven Patrick Morrissey, sing How Soon is Now.
- Patrick McGoohan is The Prisoner.
- Patrick Swayze defends Baby in Dirty Dancing.
- Patrick Star, comic relief, from Spongebob Squarepants.
- Patrick Duffy as a fictional Ewing, Bobby on Dallas.
- Patrick Ewing as a real Ewing, Patrick...with the Knicks.
- Orson Welles on a vinyl record delivers Patrick Henry's speech.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a conversation with author Joyce Carol Oates prior to her lecture in Fayetteville. Plus, a bit of tinkering before the Amazeum opens to children and the community next fall.
Last night dozens of elected officials gathered in support of keeping the 188th Fighter Wing as is at Fort Chaffee. The listening session in Fort Smith drew close to one thousand people.
Technology is ever improving, streamlining processes or getting a job done more quickly, sometimes even replacing the human worker. A University of Arkansas professor has recently published a book focusing on how technology and people can perform together to add value to business or institution.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas newspapers says while there is plenty of great music close by, a road trip allows for even more opportunities.
As we continue our series on the 2012-2013 theatre season, we shine a light on comedies. More information is available at Arts Center of the Ozarks, Rogers Little Theater, Alma Performing Arts Center, and The UA Drama Department.
The fuzzed out garage rock sounds of King Tuff come to Fayetteville tomorrow to perform the Lightbulb Club. Ozarks at Large's Katy Henriksen speaks with band leader Kyle Thomas about the new album, touring and what it means to embrace imperfection. For more information about King Tuff's performance in town, visit the event's Facebook page here.
Web exclusive: A Few More Minutes With Kyle Thomas
“Bad Thing” by: King Tuff