Exxon Mobil Corp. contributes $125,000 to the Arkansas Community Foundation to assist with long-term disaster recovery efforts in Central Arkansas. Two state legislators call for another financial impact analysis for the state's Private Option program, and postal workers across the state will collect food items Saturday for one of the larger food drives in the state.
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: we visit the traditions surrounding Ozark foods, and we learn the secret to a perfect pot of beans. Plus, we continue our series of conversations of this year's Arkansas gubernatorial candidates with Republican hopeful Asa Hutchinson.Ahead on Ozarks, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families releases a new report on children's health coverage. Also, a project looks at the idea of community, we hear an interview with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross, 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.
Our content partner KUAR in Little Rock is interviewing Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates. Today's conversation is with Lynette Bryant. An extended version of the interview is available here.
A decision on whether to close a street to vehicles in Springdale by that city's aldermen will help lay the path for the Razorback Greenway through the city. More than 6,000 voters cast ballots yesterday in the first day of early voting in Arkansas' primary and judicial elections. And the University of Arkansas announces who its next lobbyist to local, state and federal legislators will be.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the founders of Olivia's Basket share the spirit of their late daughter and of the organization she inspired. Plus, our insect expert offers low-tech solutions to pesky insects in the garden.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
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Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
You can find some holiday spirit at the Christmas parades in Harrison and Rogers today.
The IRS owes nearly 900 Arkansans refund checks; the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority approves a request to build a residential facility for homeless veterans; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Beautiful (I Guess)” by Erin McKeown
Last Tuesday, TheatreSquared hosted an artists’ forum at the Fayetteville Public Library for its upcoming production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams moderated the event.
“It’s a Wonderful Life” will run from December 8th through January 1st at Walton Arts Center’s Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. For more information, visit www.theatre2.org.
Senator Mark Pryor discusses a proposed amendment in response to the unforeseen death of a United States military officer, and the failure of the Super Committee.
“Odalisque” by The Decemberists
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas rode in a B-17 yesterday. She discusses the legacy of the aircraft and speaks with some veterans.
