This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Neil Compton. From his Bentonville home, he led the effort to keep the Buffalo River natural. The campaign eventually led to the river's designation as the nation's first national river. A new exhibit at the Peel Mansion and Compton Gardens is devoted to his life.Ozarks At Large
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Neil Compton. From his Bentonville home, he led the effort to keep the Buffalo River natural. The campaign eventually led to the river's designation as the nation's first national river. A new exhibit at the Peel Mansion and Compton Gardens is devoted to his life.
According to a U.S. Census Bureau report released last week, in 2010 and 2011, close to 15 percent of Americans were living under the federal poverty line, but in Arkansas, that number was as high as 17 percent. The state has consistently ranked among the states with the highest rates of poverty. We spent this week on Ozarks at Large examining Arkansas' poverty problem.
Today on a special edition of Ozarks at Large, a team of experts, featuring former Arkansas Sen. John Brown III, Rep. Uvalde Lindsey, Dr. Marcia Shobe from the University of Arkansas School of Social Work and Susana O'Daniel from Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, gather together to discuss the many strides Arkansas has made in overcoming debilitating poverty and also the many ways in which it can be further reduced. Kyle Kellams and Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar join them.According to a U.S. Census Bureau report released last week, in 2010 and 2011, close to 15 percent of Americans were living under the federal poverty line, but in Arkansas, that number was as high as 17 percent. The state has consistently ranked among the states with the highest rates of poverty. On Ozarks at Large this week, we are examining Arkansas' poverty problem.
Today, we learn more about a family living under the federal poverty line. Ozarks at Large's Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar spent some quality time with Casey Burd, a single mother of two from Springdale, to find out more about her daily struggles and the challenges she faces in her efforts to get out of poverty.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we continue our series on poverty in Arkansas, taking a look at some of the historic reasons why the state for decades has battled a higher poverty level than other states. And, a new effort to raise the number of people with college degrees in the region. Five area institutions are working together to encourage adults to finish the work they started on campus but didn't complete.According to a U.S. Census Bureau report released last week, in 2010 and 2011, close to 15 percent of Americans were living under the federal poverty line, but in Arkansas, that number was as high as 17 percent. The state has consistently ranked among the states with the highest rates of poverty. On Ozarks at Large this week, we are examining Arkansas' poverty problem.
Today, Ozarks at Large's Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar examines the causes of poverty in Arkansas and the ways in which it affects all of us.
Nightbird Books in Fayetteville has started booking all-ages music shows. Upcoming this Thursday is from Los Angeles-based Fielded, the experimental music project from Lindsay Powell. Ozarks at Large's Katy Henriksen discusses the project with Powell.Sunday night's Emmy Awards will likely mean more awards for cable stations than their broadcast counterparts. Wayne Bell, who writes the column Culture Club for the Fayetteville Flyer, offers a preview.
Last week, 7 Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville sent out a request to the community for supplies they urgently need. An updated list is available at the organization's Facebook page.After a lengthy meeting between legislators and the state treasurer, some lawmakers still want more information about the office's investment practices.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Neil Compton. From his Bentonville home, he led the effort to keep the Buffalo River natural. The campaign eventually led to the river's designation as the nation's first national river. A new exhibit at the Peel Mansion and Compton Gardens is devoted to his life.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, February 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we learn more about long-term care insurance. Plus, a local pastor discusses the intersection of new media and faith.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics talks to the CEO of St. Vincent Health System about a recent acquisition and merger.
We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.
The Principal Fellows program at the U of A yesterday announced it had received a $1.9 million grant from the Walton Family Foundation. A recent report suggests that in coming years, the northwest Arkansas economy will be among the fastest growing in the U.S.. And the Bentonville City Council gets ready to fill two vacancies.
Governor Mike Beebe talks to Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, about the possibility of a special session of the Arkansas Legislature.
The board of directors of Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport recently approved a new long-range master plan for the airport. That plan contains a variety of projects for the short, near and long term future.
