As Bentonville students and school board vote on potential mascots for the district's new high school, superintendent Michael Poore is also concerned with the building's design.
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The Arkansas Forestry Commission is warning state residents that March is prime time for wildfire conditions. The Arkansas Election Commission is being taken to court over rules for absentee ballots under the state's new voter ID law. And a new report details the challenges and successes the state faces in regards to childrens' health.
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So will Artosphere come May. Beth Bobbitt with Walton Arts Center has the lineup for the fifth annual arts and nature festival.
In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
Catch a play at Rogers High School, or attend a festival of colors in Fayetteville's Wilson Park.
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Students are counting down the days until Spring Break and parents are thinking up activities. Becca Martin Brown has this list for Washington County.
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Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Mexico's history is long, rich and often misunderstood. We talk with a historian who has written eleven books on the subject. Plus, a conversation with a gubernatorial candidate who cites his business background as sufficient experience to serve in higher office in the state. And, a preview of the inaugural Homegrown Festival, debuting next week in Siloam Springs
You can find some holiday spirit at the Christmas parades in Harrison and Rogers today.
The IRS owes nearly 900 Arkansans refund checks; the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority approves a request to build a residential facility for homeless veterans; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Beautiful (I Guess)” by Erin McKeown
Last Tuesday, TheatreSquared hosted an artists’ forum at the Fayetteville Public Library for its upcoming production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams moderated the event.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” will run from December 8th through January 1st at Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. For more information, visit www.theatre2.org.
Senator Mark Pryor discusses a proposed amendment in response to the unforeseen death of a United States military officer, and the failure of the Super Committee.
“Odalisque” by The Decemberists
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas rode in a B-17 yesterday. She discusses the legacy of the aircraft and speaks with some veterans.