A new report shows Arkansas house prices rose 1.6 percent, and ADEQ is hosting a meeting about new carbon standards existing power plants will have to meet.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a conversation with Arkansas Living Treasure Robert Runyan. Also, the president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands pays a visit to Springdale.
Robert Runyan was recently named a Living Treasure by the Arkansas Arts Council.
(Photo: Arkansas Arts Council)
The President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands visited Northwest Arkansas over the weekend, to join thousands of Ozark islanders in celebrating their nation’s 35th Constitution Day.
Jacqueline Froelich attended opening ceremonies Friday evening and brings us some sounds of the gathering.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas discusses the primary election results and more in his weekly business and political news recap.Only five swimming beaches were closed throughout Arkansas during the Memorial Day weekend, as E. Coli hot spots haven't been as bad so far as in previous years. And, passage of a water projects bill in Congress may mean federal money for waterway infrastructure projects in Arkansas.
For a holiday edition of Ozarks at Large we hear highlights from a show at Fayetteville Public Library featuring songwriters Candy Lee, Shawn James and Barrett Baber.Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, raising the minimum wage in Arkansas. Plus, we have a report on regional accents.
This weekend Fayetteville shoppers will be able to shop at local businesses and have an easy way to adopt a dog. More information is available at www.facebook.com/faydogdaysofsummer.
“The Dog Days Are Over” by Florence and the Machine
New cell phone devices and other portable electronics are providing new ways for people to communicate with each other even if they have trouble seeing the keys. Hali Phillips from our content partner KUAR has this report on the benefits of assisted technology.
Governor Mike Beebe says he continues to look into the benefits and fiscal feasibility of Arkansas opting into the expansion of Medicaid coverage that is part of the Affordable Care Act; the Arkansas Forestry Commission says despite some recent rains in parts of the state, much of Arkansas’ fire danger remains high; and more.
“Blue in Green” by: Mods Tolling
A notable part of Ramadan is prayer so the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville has allocated its lecture hall as a place where Muslims can go to pray during certain times of the day. In this interview, Hameed Naseem, faculty adviser for the Al-Islam Student Association, explains more about the holy month of Ramadan. For more information, visit Multicultural.uark.edu.
Roby Brock from www.TalkBusiness.net talks with Arkansas’ Surgeon General, Joe Thompson, and Micheal Stock, the CEO of QualChoice, one of the state’s largest health insurance companies, about what to expect now that the Affordable Health Care Act has been upheld by the United States Supreme Court. Roby began the conversation by asking Michael Stock what the new law means for Arkansans.
“Chelsea Bridge” by:Vince Guaraldi Trio
