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Ozarks At Large
Happy Father's Day! On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, a University of Arkansas research center celebrates its seventh anniversary, and author Ron Tanner discusses his book “From Animal House to Our House.” Homeland Security gives undocumented young people a break; and a movement to lower the euthanasia rate of shelter animals in Fayetteville gains momentum.Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about this year's Yonder Mountain Harvest Music Festival and more.
Forty-five members of the 431st Civil Affairs Battalion of the U.S. Army Reserve will be inside the University of Arkansas' Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center through Thursday, training in basic agricultural practices and techniques.
This morning, just after eleven, the big next step in the creation of a 36-mile trail system linking the major cities along the Interstate 540 corridor took place. Groundbreaking for a phase of the trail in Rogers was held with several mayors in attendance. Ozarks at Large's Antoinette Grajeda spoke with John McLarty, transportation study director for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, prior to the ceremony and has this report.
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Recipients of a grant from the Winthrop Rockefeller foundation plan to implement savings programs for after high school schooling and improve the state's 49th rank in the country for young adults with a post-secondary education.
Four bands in our listening area made it on the list 12 Arkansas bands you should listen to now arts and cluture magazine Paste published as a part of its 50 States project. Ozarks at Large's Katy Henriksen spoke with those bands, as well as others involved in our thriving local music scene about the article.
About 150 people gathered on the grass near the intersection of Knapp Drive and Gifford Avenue in Fayetteville Tuesday to watch the transit of Venus in front of the Sun. Ozarks at Large's Jon Schleuss was there and talked with some of the people watching the event. Recipients of a grant from the Winthrop Rockefeller foundation plan to implement savings programs for after high school schooling and improve the state's 49th rank in the country for young adults with a post-secondary education.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, February 3, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with authors Rilla Askew and Timothy O'Grady. Plus, Mercy Fort Smith opens its new breast center.
Caroline Rose and her band stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio on their way to Wakarusa.
A recent study suggests that Arkansas' two racetrack and gaming complexes have a sizable impact on the state's economy. Fayetteville Public Schools prepares to offer free meals to city youths through the summer, and an effort to raise the state's minimum wage gets a groundswell of support.
“Dr. Funk” by The Main Squeeze
The Walmart AMP will host its first concert at its new, permanent home in Rogers Saturday night.
The 21st Cancer Challenge is just one of many ways to support nonprofits in the area this month.
“Marking” by Tropic of Pisces
In case you’re wondering who to see at Wakarusa this weekend, Becca Martin Brown provides some suggestions.
