Former state treasurer Martha Shoffner talks to reporters on her way into the courtroom in Little Rock. Some state lawmakers wonder if Arkansas can cover the cost of the so-called private option when the state has to pick up part of the cost in a few years. And UAFS gets a sizable gift to help expand the college's nursing program.
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Martha Shoffner, facing extortion and bribery charges, entered an innocent plea in court Thursday.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: what does yesterday's Supreme Court decision striking down the Defense of Marriage Act mean for Arkansas? And Jim Fairbanks talks about his new memoir about getting stronger after being diagnosed with diabetes. We'll also take a spin around Siloam Springs' new outdoor gym and say a farewell to our regular Thursday guest, Jodi Beznoska.
A rally was held yesterday afternoon by the NWA Center for Equality, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court issued two rulings regarding same-sex marriage. We go on the scene to get a pulse on how members of the local LGBT community feel about the rulings, and we speak with a legal expert with the ACLU of Arkansas to find out what the rulings mean for same-sex couples in the Natural State.Three more events and the season ends for Walton Arts Center. Plus, we say goodbye to our Walton Arts Center guide for the past three years.
Jim Fairbanks’ new memoir examines his life since a diagnosis of type one diabetes.
More about the book at makesusstronger.com
The new outdoor workout area near John Brown University is only the second one put in place by a city in the state, and is the result of a partnership between the city, JBU and Bridges to Wellness in Siloam Springs.A Rally is held today in Little Rock to call on Senator Mark Pryor to support gun control legislation. The City of Fayetteville will likely take over management of paid parking at the U of A's West Annex parking lot. Three countries stop importing Arkansas chicken after an outbreak of avian flu in Scott county. And a Siloam Springs chicken magnate gets named the new head of the NWA Council.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an update on an agreement between Arkansas and Oklahoma to improve the Illinois River Watershed. Plus, trap shooting. Also, a tour of the second phase of construction at Fayetteville High School, a forum focused on the possibility of a growing green economy in the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta Regions.
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
On this edition of Weekend Ozarks, an invasive rock-snot algae is threatening to take over parts of the White River, plus the latest artist at the Fayetteville Underground is stirring viewers' emotions with his work.
The workshop will be hosted inside the Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area Visitor Center between 1-2 p.m. free of cost.
Earlier this morning, the Northwest Arkansas Mercy Family YMCA hosted a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting at the new facility, which is located at Village on the Creeks in Rogers.
“Ring Ring” by Sleigh Bells
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com returns with information on the latest complaint filed against Whirlpool, the “true-up” deal between Fort Smith and Van Buren regarding water charges, and more.
Dr. Bill Smith, our history expert, discusses the history of movements similar to Occupy Wall Street.
Arkansas revenues up nearly 10 percent than the year before, the Arkansas Forestry Commission asks for financial support; and a few sports updates – on this edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Bien Sabroso” by Poncho Sanchez
