The 28th Annual National Veteran’s Golden Age Games will take place this weekend and into next week across NWA. We talk with a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to sweep the track, rifle, bicycle and swimming competitions.
Ozarks At Large
Every year a select group of Arkansas elders obtain their GED, or general equivalency diploma. This spring, a Madison County minnow farmer was among the graduating class. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to meet him.Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
The first in a series of meetings looking at overhauling workforce development education in the state is held. Freidns of one Fayetteville park organize in order to potentially grow the large public amenity, and a series of meetings in coming weeks will show what's being done to mitigate the impairment of one local waterway.
Ahead on Ozarks, how to stay safe and entertained this summer. Also, we learn about a tick-borne illness called bobcat fever that's affecting local cats.We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics talks to the CEO of St. Vincent Health System about a recent acquisition and merger.Becca says the winner of the 66th annual River Valley Invitational has an installation on display at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.
Dr. Estes from Mercy's Bella Vista clinic discusses how to protect yourself against heat, ticks, and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
Last night in Fayetteville, the city gave a salute to the thousands of volunteers giving time to the city.
For more information about volunteering click here.
"Coulibaly" by Amadou & Mariam
Three silent, bald, blue men are the stars of the Blue Man Group. The creative organization, which produces theatrical shows featuring music, comedy and multimedia is spending the week in Northwest Arkansas.
More information on the Blue Man Group is available at blueman.com.
Becca Bacon Martin says this holiday weekend has free music in Eureka Springs, a favorite play in Mena and that's just the beginning.
"How High the Moon" by Pascal Bokar
Retirement, desegregation and more in our history capsule for September 3.
Paul McGowan is one-third of the band Shout Lulu, but he's also playing solo gigs and has a new CD, "Sleepy Lou."
For more information about Paul and Shout Lulu, including performance schedule visit shoutlulu.com.
