Ozarks At Large
Siloam Springs based Allens Canning Company yesterday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which will allow the company to reorganize in an attempt to become financially stable. A bill is moving through the U.S. Senate that aims to curb the use of toxic chemicals in a variety of products, though one group says the legislation doesn't go far enough. And new polling data regarding the 2014 U.S. Senate race shows that Independent voters favor Congressman Tom Cotton over Senator Mark Pryor.






Governor Beebe touts a new computer system used by the state's Department of Finance and Administration that streamlines the license renewal process. The UA Alumni Association passes $1 million in scholarships distributed this year, and a UAFS professor gets some national attention from the NCAA.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, January 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Springdale claims the lead in job creation for Arkansas, plus a story of moving from small-town Arkansas to post-punk fame: this week’s edition of Arkansongs highlights the career of Beth Ditto…and in about six minutes, an update on the rollout of the Affordable Care Act in Arkansas now that the calendar has turned.
Poncho Sanchez discusses places he’s toured and more.
Master of Combat Bret Yount, a University of Arkansas ’89 alumnus, discusses fight directing for stage and films.
The Siloam Springs High School Band recently participated in the 2012 Rose Parade, held every year in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses in California.
To watch the band perform, visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bE_RkMYRMik.
Several events are being organized in Fayetteville to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
More information is available on www.nwamlk.org.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net recaps the last seven days in business.