Carroll County may be the last in Arkansas to not have a rural public water supply due to focused opposition. But a final solution--vetted by the new Public Water Committee of the Carroll County Quorum Court, is in the works. (Photo: County Map displayed at County Headquarters)Ozarks At Large
Carroll County may be the last in Arkansas to not have a rural public water supply due to focused opposition. But a final solution--vetted by the new Public Water Committee of the Carroll County Quorum Court, is in the works. (Photo: County Map displayed at County Headquarters)Becca is excited about a collection of collectors coming to Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Saturday.
Crowder College will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony tomorrow for its new Jane, Missouri location.
Prior to the Arkansas Legislature convening, Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas hosted a roundtable discussing the biggest legislative issues of 2013.
The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a code red for all blood types, meaning that blood supplies are critically low.The first TV advertisements for this year's gubernatorial election in Arkansas began airing this week. A compromise is being worked out in Washington regarding the much-delayed Farm Bill, and two area universities receive top rankings for online education.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, a recap of testimony in Little Rock yesterday from current and former University of Arkansas officials regarding a funding deficit for the school's division of advancement. Plus, what it takes to put on an opera for just two performances, and two local non-profit organizations are calling on the public to help provide for infrastructure needs.
For the third consecutive year Opera Fayetteville rings in the new year by staging a contemporary, English-language work.
Though fresh squeezed juice has been around for a while, the recent growth in popularity takes juicing to a whole new level. We visit with Wilson Wood co-owner and head juicer of Native Nectar Juice.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission makes strides towards the purchase of new land in Newton County in hopes of developing more of a presence in that area. Plus, portions of a sizable rewards grant are awarded to schools in perhaps an unlikely district. And we'll speak with members of the regional champion archery team to learn how they mark their anchors and more.
The United States Supreme Court decision regarding the Voting Rights Act means changes for Arkansas.
"In Between Days" by The Cure
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers takes time out from vacation to tell us about the earliest fireworks shows for the holiday week.
This month's music review shines a spotlight on Bronze Radio Return's new album Up, On & Over.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent, spoke recently at the Clinton School of Public Service. While in Arkansas he talked with Roby Brock of Talk Business Arkansas.
"Middle of the Hill" by Josh Pyle
Arkansas's new state treasurer is reshaping policies of the office based on input from employees of the division. The 2014 fiscal year begins today with a new budget for the state, which includes increased spending for Medicaid and higher education. Today is the deadline for public input on the state's new voter ID law. Political commentators ruminate on Tom Cotton's chances for running a successful Senate campaign against Mark Pryor. And, Benton County starts looking at building a new courts building to replace the current one, built in 1928.
"July Flame" by Laura Viers
