
Ozarks At Large


Wednesday the University of Arkansas recognizes GIS Day with sessions on how GIS technologies help several different disciplines.

All parties involved in a decades-long desegregation case in central Arkansas formally accept a deal to settle the litigation. A new report ranks Arkansas among the best in the U.s. for using technology to improve educational attainment. The Rogers Historical Museum gets a boost for its expansion project with General Improvement Funds from the state. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department debuts a new interactive website to give Arkansas drivers a heads-up on construction zones in the state.



The Rogers Police Department is hosting a public forum for members of minority communities at the Metroplex Event Center.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we discuss the future of the private option in the state. Also, Northwest Arkansas ranks nationally for its job growth rate.
Noted historian Sir David Cannadine visited KUAF yesterday to talk about his work and interests.
From mule jumps to Corvettes, this weekend has interesting festivals in store for our listeners. Becca Bacon Martin with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Lemon Tree” by Ledward Kaapana
This month five artists display novel architectural ceramics, twisted evolutionary caricatures, rustic copper jewelry as well as wearable silver sculpture, and notions of home. (Photo: “Surveyor” by Becki Lamascus)
University of Arkansas’ Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace will host the International Faith and Spirit at Work Conference November 7-9.
For registration or more information, log on to http://tfsw.uark.edu/conference.asp
“Radiation” by Apples in Stereo
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the future of Fort Smith’s Whirlpool plant, tax revenues and Steve Jobs.