Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an Arkansas judge overturns the states's ban on same-sex marriage, so what's next?Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an Arkansas judge overturns the states's ban on same-sex marriage, so what's next?
Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.
After Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza overturned the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage late Friday, dozens of couples rushed to the only courthouse open in the state on Saturday to obtain licenses—in the “Wedding Capital of the South”--Eureka Springs. Jacqueline Froelich was there. (UPDATE: As of 10:45am May 12th, the Carroll County Clerk's office stopped issuing licenses to same-sex couples, until further notice.)
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the duo Still on the Hill talks about their new album, and how Beaver Lake inspired the songs. Plus, we learn about how Gunderpickles started with a family recipe, and we honor the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day in our Sunday Morning Montage, a song from Cletus Got Shot and more.
Still on the Hill's latest album aims to help educate northwest Arkansas residents about the history of Beaver Lake, and to promote a greater stewardship of the region's largest drinking water reservoir.
The past week in Arkansas saw a visit from President Obama, hundreds of new jobs announced, and expansion plans for one decades-old stadium move forward. We have more in this morning's Week in Review.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says this Mother's Day has more than enough choices for Mom. They're free, too.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, as many prepare for Fourth of July in backyards or fields of fireworks, the ticks are waiting: a new tick-borne illness has been discovered in the South. And The Cate Brothers release a new album, more than thirty years after it was originally recorded.
There is so much going on this weekend that Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers brings back the Chinese menu including a new column C.
The Northwest Arkansas Veterans Day Association has prepared a parade and other events for Sunday afternoon.
"Ripple" by Alex de Grassi
Some Benton County voters saw delays at the polls Tuesday after the county ran out of ballots. Also, Governor Mike Beebe reacts to the GOP takeover of the state legislature; and supporters of medical marijuana plan for the future. Plus, the United Way in Fort Smith prepares for a youth day of service this weekend.
"Tequila" by West Montgomery
Roby Brock of Talk Business talks with economist Michael Pakko about the song and dance routine that is the state of Arkansas' economy.
Canadian-born Jane Bunnett will perform tomorrow night at Walton Arts Center with renowned Afro-Cuban Jazz greats Hilario Duran and Candido Camero.
