The city of Fort Smith continues to construct a 20-year plan and the University of Arkansas has news about scholarships for future students.
Ozarks At Large
Northwest Arkansas Community College officials moved forward with negotiations on purchasing property for a permanent learning center in Springdale. Plus, the Washington County Election Commission continues taking care of business even after the recent death of one of its commissioners.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an examination of primary races. Plus, researchers monitor the environmental impact of a hog farm on the Buffalo River Watershed.
A Huntsville High School counselor discusses the positive effects of hosting high school exchange students.
Becca gives parents opportunities to entertain their kids at Crystal Bridges, Trike Theatre and Hobbs State Park during Spring Break.
Members of the Big Creek Research and Extension Team delivered a seminar yesterday regarding its first quarter report on studying potential environmental impacts of a Newton County hog farm.
With the passage of the private option, Roby Brock hosts a roundtable to discuss reactions to the bill's passage and upcoming primary elections.
Both chambers of the Arkansas legislature have passed budget bills.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, I-540 undergoes a name change. And, we tinker around the Amazeum office in Bentonville.
To hear today's Writer's Almanac, visit their website here
"Etienne et Petunia" by Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer and Mark O'Connor
A new instructional video produced in Marshallese is designed to introduce the culture and laws of the United States to newly arrived Marshallese migrants to Northwest Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich attended the premiere.
For more information visit the minority health section on healthy.arkansas.gov or call the Jones Center Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 756-8090.
"Reel Carrskwheel" by Vasen
Quinn Montana wants people to think more about what they eat. Her new book is titled "Worship Your Food."
While in our studio Quinn Montana also discussed bad eating habits and the ease with which people can break those habits. You can hear that and more from our conversation here.
Becca Bacon Martin, from What's Up in Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, has a long list of entertainment for the weekend...and some advice on how to have a safer Friday the 13th.
