A new fellowship program in Arkansas aims to stem the flow of highly skilled college graduates from the state to other areas. And, two of the longer-operating hospital systems in the state announce a merger.
Ozarks At Large
The latest revenue collections by the state came in again above what was originally forecast, while one gubernatorial candidate issues his plan to put mroe funding into Pre-K programs.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, those amphibious harbingers of spring--frogs and toads--are being counted all over Arkansas. We'll find out how the frog watch works, and if the number of frogs in the state is diminishing. And, the AMP is being prepared for its first show. The seats aren't in yet, but work is going on almost around-the-clock to meet a June 1 completion date.
This month, visitors to a bustling Bentonville square can step inside the Visitor's Bureau to take in the serene landscapes of pastel artist Judy Howard.Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says there is a wide range of music (some of it free) this week.
It was a year ago this week that an oil spill created a major disruption in an Arkansas town.
Spring break is over; let the deluge of spring events begin.
We meet Tom Krohn, Arkansas Regional Coordinator for FrogWatch USA. Krohn hosts free workshops across the state, training citizen scientists to become certified frog listeners. He will be in Northwest Arkansasa April 8 & 15th at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. To learn more visit Arkansasfrogsandtoads.org.The Walmart AMP's topping off ceremony was Monday, now the rest of the work takes place.
A wet March led Arkansas farmers to plant crops late, but it hasn't necessarily hurt this year's harvest. Plus, the Bentonville School District proposes a traffic study to project what traffic will be like in Centerton once the district's second high school is open for classes.
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Becca tells us that Tales From the South is coming soon to Springdale.
In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
"Five and Dime" by Port O'Brien
The Michigan-based band discusses how they came together as a family band, and they perform "My Love is a Tall Ship" by Jimmy Crowley.
Here is our list of famous Patricks:
Pat(rick) Sajak spins the Wheel of Fortune.
Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation.
Danica Patrick answers a pre-race question.
The Smiths, including Steven Patrick Morrissey, sing How Soon is Now.
Patrick McGoohan is The Prisoner.
Patrick Swayze defends Baby in Dirty Dancing.
Patrick Star, comic relief, from Spongebob Squarepants.
Patrick Duffy as a fictional Ewing, Bobby on Dallas.
Patrick Ewing as a real Ewing, Patrick...with the Knicks.
Orson Welles on a vinyl record delivers Patrick Henry's speech.
Apologies to: Patrick Roy and Dan Patrick. Sorry, we already had two sports figures. maybe next time.
The Arkansas Forestry Commission is warning state residents that March is prime time for wildfire conditions. The Arkansas Election Commission is being taken to court over rules for absentee ballots under the state's new voter ID law. And a new report details the challenges and successes the state faces in regards to childrens' health.
"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" by Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt
