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

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.

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.

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.
“Moulin Rouge,” Maureen Connolly and more in our history capsule for September 17.
Becca gives us an incredibe 48-hour schedule of events that stretches from Alma to Bella Vista to Harrison.
"Wild Cat" by Sidney Bechet
Local Zumba instructors and the Ozark affiliate of the Susan G. Komen foundation are hosting a Zumbathon to raise money for breast cancer research.
Yesterday Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announced three major acquisitions. Plus familiar talent from northwest Arkansas will also be involved in the museum's restaurant and gift store.
Click here for a slide show from Crystal Bridges.
"Run Run Run" by the Velvet Underground and Nico
Another question asked at last week's major-party candidate debate for the U.S. Senate. The event was held in Little Rock.