Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the launch of Music Television, now known as MTV. This weekend in Springfield, there will be a celebration of the decade that was the '80s.
Ozarks At Large
The season includes As You Like It and Spring Awakening. BMB has more.
Ever wonder what happens after you throw that bowling ball and the pins roll round? We find out with a look behind the scenes of a local bowling alley in Rogers.The Jones Center in Springdale offered a “state of the center” advisory yesterday and offered a preview of events coming up in the next six months.
Following a recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the Defense of Marriage Act, two lawsuits are underway in Arkansas. KUAR's Karen Tricot Steward has more.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire helps us update our scorecard for the Arkansas ballot. He also goes deeper into the latest unemployment figures for the region.Senator John Boozman offers some advice to Senator Mark Pryor and Congressman Tom Cotton on how to handle the election coming up next year. Former NWA developer Brandon Barber pleads guilty to three of the 27 charges levied against him, meaning he could serve up to 45 years and pay up to $1.5 million in fines. And, the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission celebrates 25 years in existence.
Ahead on Ozarks, this region is a hotbed for a rare weather pattern called derechos. We talk to an expert forecaster about this interesting weather phenomenon. Last week, the Faiyetteville Public Library's board of directors voted to offer Washington Regional Medical Center $2 million for the City Hospital property just south of the library. We talk with David Johnson, the library's executive director, about the expansion proposal.
Becca Martin Brown tells us about Naturally Diverse Arkansas, the showcase exhibit that returns to the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum next month.
Meredith Martin Moats begins a book review series on Arkansas books, written in not so recent years.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the Amazeum receives a large gift and Grant Tennille, the director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, discusses the state of Arkansas' economy.
Later this month, Siloam Springs will be home to a Whitewater Recreation Park, the first of its kind in the state.
"Moon River" DJ Chill
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says new scripts are going to be a highlight of next week.
Ozarks at Large’s insect expert discusses the annual trip the monarch butterflies make from the northern United States to Mexico. He also suggests planting milkweed to help to nourish them as they make their way through your yard.
Before performing at Wakarusa, Caroline Rose and her band stopped by the Carver Center for Public Radio and performed the song "Roll On."
Our montage this week is dedicated to royalty
1. Queen plays Another One Bites the Dust.
2. Babar takes a vacation with his family.
3. Koko Taylor and Queen Bee.
4. Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen in the 2006 film The Queen.
5. Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, sings Chain of Fools.
6. Jerry Stiller and Kevin James in the sitcom King of Queens.
7. BB King (and Lucille) play The Thrill is Gone.
8. THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE, King Kong, 1933.
9. Ian McKellen as King Lear.
10. Bert Lahr is the Cowardly Lion!
Apologies to : All of the Kansas City Monarchs, Gene Chandler, Juice Newton, Elvis, The Kingsmen, Game of Thrones and chess players. Maybe next time.
