
Ozarks At Large

There have been spies and spying in American history since before the formation of the country. Our history doctor, Bill Smith, reminds us of a few historic episodes.
The Northwest Arkansas Clinical Pastoral Education Institute is hosting a free grief seminar for bereaved parents this weekend .
In January, the Old Fort Homeless Coalition held its annual Point-in-Time Count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless people in the community. Overall, the number of homeless in Fort Smith decreased from last year, though the need for a homeless campus is still apparent.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released statewide jobless numbers Friday, showing a slight improvement to the unemployment picture in Arkansas. And Washington County records dating to before 2009 are now available online after necessary redactions were made.


Next year an LLM degree at the University of Arkansas will be obtainable in a face-to-face setting or from a distance.`
Here is the list of the ten clips we used as our salute to The Wizard of Oz (and the explanation for each):
1. Pinball WIZARD by the Who
2. Jed Clampett as played by Buddy Ebsen, the actor originally cast as the...
3. ...TIN MAN, also the inspiration for a song by America.
4. A 1961 documentary about Ham, sent into space by NASA...a real-life FLYING MONKEY.
5. John Cougar Mellencamp sings Rain on the SCARECROW.
6. Famous television doctor, Dr. OZ.
7. The song Africa by TOTO.
8. A 1966 commercial for the game TWISTER. (as in the phenomenon that sent Dorothy to Oz)
9. The Tokens sing the (cowardly?) LION sleeps tonight.
10. Elton John with the title song from his album Goodbye YELLOW BRICK ROAD.
Apologies to the band Kansas and the song Witchy Woman by the Eagles. Maybe next time.
1. Pinball WIZARD by the Who
2. Jed Clampett as played by Buddy Ebsen, the actor originally cast as the...
3. ...TIN MAN, also the inspiration for a song by America.
4. A 1961 documentary about Ham, sent into space by NASA...a real-life FLYING MONKEY.
5. John Cougar Mellencamp sings Rain on the SCARECROW.
6. Famous television doctor, Dr. OZ.
7. The song Africa by TOTO.
8. A 1966 commercial for the game TWISTER. (as in the phenomenon that sent Dorothy to Oz)
9. The Tokens sing the (cowardly?) LION sleeps tonight.
10. Elton John with the title song from his album Goodbye YELLOW BRICK ROAD.
Apologies to the band Kansas and the song Witchy Woman by the Eagles. Maybe next time.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
On today's Ozarks, Walmart hosts a sustainability product expo, Mission of Mercy seeks dentists to volunteer their time, a reality show looks to cast Eureka Springs residents, and more.
You've likely seen their wholesome breads and pastries on your neighborhood grocery store shelf as well as in your favorite restaurant's bread basket.
Ozark Natural Breads has operated in Northwest Arkansas for more than 23 years now. As part of our series, "The Process," Jacqueline Froelich takes us inside the family-owned business to get a taste of a production bakery.
Click here to view a slideshow of photos from the bakery, or to learn more about the family-owned and operated bakery visit ozarknaturalbreads.com
A new rain garden is the collaboration of city, business and non-profit. We find out how the demonstration rain garden in Rogers was created.
To learn more about rain gardens in general ,and this one in particular, click here for an extended version of this story.
For more information: www.irwp.org
Thousands of small non-profit organizations in Arkansas stand to lose their tax-exempt status due to a new IRS regulation. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, this summer the IRS is offering a "one-time special filing relief program."
To see the IRS list of at-risk tax-exempt groups, visit the IRS website here.
“El Tambor Del Monso” by Poncho Sanchez
It's great to have hometown pride, but it's even better when someone from outside your town recognizes its value. A local community has landed itself a top spot in a national ranking of the best places to live.
To see complete list of the 100 Best Places to Live, visit CNNMoney.com.