The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.If you want to relive those middle school days, the BOK Center in Tulsa is hosting a large dodge ball tournament.
The second half of the month has all kinds of science opportunities for all ages in the area.
Becca Martin Brown says it is creepy, crawly week (apparently) at local libraries.
A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. During a debate hosted by the Arkansas Press Association last week, Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates shared opinions on a variety of topics including the private option.
Every year hundreds of Arkansans toss truckloads of trash onto public, private and commercial property. Jacqueline Froelich tags along with Washington County environmental enforcement officer, Andrew Coleman, to see how he works to curb the blight. Demolition and excavation related to the downtown parking deck project gets closer to getting underway in Fayetteville. Eureka Springs aldermen pass a resolution supporting marriage equality. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department moves forward with plans to pave the only stretch of gravel state highway.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
The Cow Paddy Run is back after ten years. Race directors Max Mahler and Ben Putman visit KUAF's Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to tell us more.
A six-week festival that celebrates art, that in turn celebrates nature and sustainable living, kicks off tomorrow on Earth Day.
Medical marijuana, Arkansas Music Pavilion 2011 season, Dalai Lama's appearance and more -- on today's Ozarks at Large Half Time.
Music, music, music and a little talk.
"It's a Jungle in Here" by Medeski Martin and Wood
Every Tuesday evening the historic Carroll County Courthouse in Eureka Springs resonates with exquisite harmony. Jacqueline Froelich takes us there.
Don Matt and Scott Thompson will perform a benefit concert for Clear Spring School Scholarship Fund, Friday, April 22 at 7pm in Gavioli Chapel in Eureka Springs. For tickets 479-253-7888.
"Hilo E/E Liti'u" by Cyril Pahinui and Bob Brozman
