Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we conclude our series of conversations with candidates in primary races with GOP Congressional candidate Bruce Westerman. We also welcome Barrett Baber back into the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to hear a new take on one of his songs.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we conclude our series of conversations with candidates in primary races with GOP Congressional candidate Bruce Westerman. We also welcome Barrett Baber back into the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to hear a new take on one of his songs.
After a busy few months of winning contests, Barrett Baber and his band are preparing for a performance at George's May 16. You can hear Barrett play another song here. Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Media, says the weekend is full of activities designed for the youngest among us.
Our final conversation with a candidate in next week's primary election is with Bruce Westerman. He's seeking the GOP nomination for the 4th Congressional District.
Members of the Arkansas Bar Association gathered in the state capitol yesterday to protest the influx of dark money, or out-of-state contributions from unknown sources and agendas, in the state's judicial elections. Plus, the USDA says that global climate change is having, and likely will continue to have an effect on agriculture in the country and in Arkansas.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: in an effort to facilitate further business success in Arkansas, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has launched a new website, ArkansasFavorsTheBold.com. We'll have a conversation with Grant Tennille, that organization's executive director. Plus, the Fourth Congressional District, geographically the largest in the state is in the midst of a heated Republican race this primary season. We have part one in a series of conversations with each candidate.
In our "What's in a Name?" series, we learn about George Peabody, the namesake of the UA's Peabody Hall 
Planting and cultivating home vegetable gardens takes hard work and certain investment—in seeds, starts and soil amendments. And protecting that investment from varmints can also be expensive. One no-cost solution? The pallet.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
Earlier this week, assistant professor of English at the University of Arkansas, Mohja Kahf, visited KUAF to talk about a conference in Turkey aimed at addressing the struggle in Syria.
Click here to hear more of the conversation with Mohja.
“Just For You” by Ornette Coleman
Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com talks about compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles, Arkansas’ GDP, and regional poultry industry legend Collier Wenderoth Jr.’s passing.
“Prohibition Dirge” by Ennio Morricone
Ozarks at Large’s Luke Gramlich visits the historic Drennen-Scott House in Van Buren.
“Sharp Dressed Man” by Hayseed Dixie
Today’s list includes opera at the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, a program for the Herb Society of Northwest Arkansas at Shiloh Museum, Gaslight at Fort Smith Little Theater, and Driving Miss Daisy at Rogers Little Theater. Also, Arts Fest continues in Bentonville.
Meredith Martin-Moats on why the voice of the local weekly newspaper still matters.
