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A half-mile wide tornado killed at least 16 last night when it rolled across the central part of the state, hitting the cities of Mayflower and Villonia especially hard. Meanwhile, the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross begins coordinating its response teams to help in the recovery efforts.
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Here, the Nederland, Colorado-based folk quintet performs "Rogue River."
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Our history doctor, Bill Smith, says the AMC drama can be a great place to begin a discussion about history.
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The week's headlines were filled with stories of one senator's emergency heart surgery, and with several lawsuits at the state level.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: it's primary election day in Arkansas, and Roby Brock talks to three Republicans who are vying for their party's nomination for attorney general. Plus, the City of Fayetteville is looking toward the future as Baby Boomers continue to age. A new project wants the city to become an age-friendly place. And, in our monthly series on technology, we visit the VA hospital in Fayetteville, where new solar arrays aim to make the facility more sustainable.
Governor Mike Beebe speaks about potential effects the federal government shutdown will have on Arkansas, while the state Department of Health works out a deal with the USDA to keep a nutrition program running for now. And the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace begins open enrollment today even with the federal government shutdown in place.
"Jumpin' At The Woodside" by Buddy Rich
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, discusses health care and the federal shutdown with John Brummett, political columnist.
The shutdown that went into effect at midnight last night is already impacting operations at Beaver Lake, though more impacts could be felt if the shutdown continues.
"Waltz in A Minor" by Chopin
Becca Martin Brown says the first day of October is a good time to become aware of all things Halloween happening for the next 30 days in the region.
Maser, an artist from Ireland, was back in Arkansas to work on another new piece of public art.