Governor Mike Beebe yesterday issued a line-item veto on a tax exemption for sand used in oil and natural gas drilling. The state's top economist says that the latest unemployment numbers show positive growth in the state's economy. And the Siloam Springs board of directors is set to consider a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance.
Ozarks At Large
On this St. Patrick's Day edition of Ozarks, a conversation with Christopher Leonard, author of “The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America's Food Business.”
Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.
Tyson Foods responds to issues raised in the new book The Meat Racket.
Christopher Leonard follows the rise of Tyson Foods in his new book The Meat Racket.
Lockheed Martin and Peco Foods are among those companies creating jobs in the state.The Mid-continent Independent System Operator, who will manage Entergy Arkansas' power grid, breaks ground on its regional headquarters. Urban agriculture rules are again slated for discussion in Fayetteville, and a federal judge strikes down the state's 12-week abortion ban.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a complaint has been filed against a charter school corporation for teaching creationism in Arkansas. Plus, one local couple has made an investment in the futures of underrepresented college students, and we take a look at what's in a name in Benton County.
Here is our list of famous Patricks:
- Pat(rick) Sajak spins the Wheel of Fortune.
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation.
- Danica Patrick answers a pre-race question.
- The Smiths, including Steven Patrick Morrissey, sing How Soon is Now.
- Patrick McGoohan is The Prisoner.
- Patrick Swayze defends Baby in Dirty Dancing.
- Patrick Star, comic relief, from Spongebob Squarepants.
- Patrick Duffy as a fictional Ewing, Bobby on Dallas.
- Patrick Ewing as a real Ewing, Patrick...with the Knicks.
- Orson Welles on a vinyl record delivers Patrick Henry's speech.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a conversation with author Joyce Carol Oates prior to her lecture in Fayetteville. Plus, a bit of tinkering before the Amazeum opens to children and the community next fall.
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses the return of Mad Men, and why fans of Snow White and Casablanca should look forward to the rest of March.
“As Time Goes By” by Max Raabe and Palast Orchestra
Los Fotos (Spanish for “The Fotos”) is a photography project launched in 2010 by a Los Angeles photographer to encourage teenage girls to pick up a skill that can help them gain confidence and build self-esteem. The project now has a northwest Arkansas chapter.
“Vienna: The Monastery” by John Corigliano
University of Arkansas Honors College student Amee Jeanette Salois visited KUAF to talk about the first events in a new series called “Honors College Invites.” The “Star Party” is this Sunday. It’ll consist of an informal discussion about light pollution and dark sky conservation, and a demonstration on how to participate in the “GLOBE at Night” light pollution awareness campaign.
To learn more about light pollution’s effects and more, click here.
More information about the events is available here.
“Violin” by Amos Lee
Arkansas Attorney General’s Office launches a campaign to educate people to avoid scams; home sales prices are up for January; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Tonight, singer-songwriter Marshall Mitchell performs at Mount Sequoyah Retreat and Conference Center, and “Devil Makes Three” visits George’s in Fayetteville. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Fiddle” by My Tea Kind
