State Legislators get an update on measures meant to ease overcrowding in the state's prison system. Arkansas' rural roads receive unfavorable rankings in terms of fatalities and maintenance, and Bentonville officials celebrate the topping out of the city's new community center.
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Today's Locally Made segment shines a light on Gingiber, an illustrative paper goods and homewares store based in Springdale.
The Sons of Brasil will deliver the second installment in this year's KUAF Summer Jazz Series, this weekend at 21c Museum Hotel in Bentonville. We hear from trumpeter and founder of the group Stan Kessler.The Arkansas Lottery Commission reports the second straight year of declining revenue for the state's scholarship lottery. Rogers Public Schools officials remove a rule that implied a requirement for end of semester exams. And two Arkansas attorneys file a motion in federal court for a summary judgement in regards to the state's ban on same-sex marriages.
Roby Brock speaks with Tom Cotton's communications director and Mark Pryor's deputy campaign manager.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.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, more than 3,000 Arkansas children are in foster care custody on any single day. A new report has suggestions on how to better serve these young people. Plus, Arkansas native Louis Jordan's forays into the Caribbean and Calypso in today's edition of Arkansongs, and we hear how the four men running for Governor of Arkansas responded when asked about the legality of same-sex marriageThe Arkansas Press Association hosted three debates last week, including one with the four candidates in this year's governor's race.
The latest enrollment numbers for Arkansas' Private Option are announced, the city of Fayetteville gets ready to accept nearly a million dollars in grants for trails construction, design and engineering,and one water-borne illness is making the rounds through Arkansas and the nation.
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Friday, July 18, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a blueprint for a cheap weekend of entertainment, and the logistics of taking materials across the country. We have a story about the challenges of staying current in the trucking industry.
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Governor Mike Beebe returns from a trip to China; Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor votes against the “Buffet Rule;” and more – on today’s round-up.
“1040 Blues” by Robert Cray
President Bill Clinton, who was the inaugural speaker in the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series, discusses the thought process that led to his public apology after the Rwandan genocide.
“Tears of Rain” by Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net visits a summit in Little Rock that brought together business leaders, who’re using green technology, to discuss challenges and success stories.
The Fort Smith Symphony is getting ready for a unique concert this Saturday. (Hint: It has something to do with rock ‘n’ roll.)
“Rocket 88” by Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com talks about soon-to-be-released summer movies.
“Enter the Goblin” by Danny Elfman






