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.
Bikes, Blues & BBQ is rolling along in Fayetteville. Becca has some details.
The city of Fayetteville wants residents to help plan for the future. Two meetings next month are designed to foster discussion about the city in 2030.
Pacific Islanders continue to migrate into northwest Arkansas from the Republic of Marshall Islands because their unemployment rate is 36 percent--and rising. To help them acclimate, the Northwest Arkansas Human Resources Association, NOARK, and the Jones Center are hosting a jobs training specifically for Marshallese, this Saturday afternoon. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
This weekend the Peace at Home Shelter will hold two events to raise awareness about domestic violence and the shelter. More information is available peaceathomeshelter.org
"Rain Check" by Cedar Walton
The creator of the first fried dill pickle, “Kind of Blue” and more in our history capsule for September 28.
