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This fall, the University of Arkansas will offer its first start-to-finish, online bachelor's degree program – a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
The two candidates in this year's Arkansas governor's race recently discussed their views of what the future holds for the state's Private Option. The future of hog farms in the Buffalo River Watershed may be uncertain with a recently proposed ban on confined animal breeding operations near the national river. And the Fort Smith Fire Department may not have to travel as far for training in the future, if the city board of directors approves construction of a training facility in the city.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Children's House in Springdale is trying to help some of the most neglected and abused children in two northwest Arkansas counties. Plus, how a public forum tomorrow, also in Springdale, is designed to stimulate children's learning even when school is not in session.Blessings are part of many lives. Almost everybody thinks of them differently in some way.
Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says planning for Harvest Festival on Mulberry Mountain is underway.
Children's House in Springdale is designed to help some of the youngest victims of abuse and neglect in northwest Arkansas.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, says it was an especially busy week for economic matters in Arkansas, including Tyson Foods' attempt to acquire Hillshire Brands.Students begin to lose gains made throughout the academic year almost as soon as the final bell rings for summer vacation. An open forum tomorrow at the Jones Center in Springdale will address opportunities to keep students' minds active during out of school times. Many organizations will be involved, including the Arkansas Out of School Network.
Congressman Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor traded verbal blows late last week as each addressed the Delta Grassroots Caucus, which held its annual meeting in Little Rock. Enrollment in the state's Private Option continued to grow last month, as evidenced by a new report released by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the University of Arkansas System moved forward with its future online university programs last week by hiring the school's first three employees.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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.
Associate vice-chancellor for facilities management at the University of Arkansas Dr. Mike Johnson discusses the various factors considered before proposing the two sites for a service road to be used during the renovation of Ozark and Vol Walker Halls over the next two years.
Local resident Paula Marinoni on how she organized a protest against the original plan that would’ve involved the use of Lafayette Street and a part of the East Old Main lawn for a temporary service road.
“Chasin’ the Trane” by John Coltrane
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Fayetteville is offering respite to families and friends caring for loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Photo: co-founder, David Williams.
“In a Quiet Place” by Marc Johnson
An exhibition by University of Arkansas ceramic students at the Fine Arts Gallery, a screening of Jumanji at the Boone County Library, and a performance by Sugar Free Allstars at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Ozarks at Large’s Energy Corps correspondent Christina Thomas speaks with fellow Energy Corps representative Dan Dean, sustainability coordinator at Walton Arts Center.
