On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, we learn more about the wage-gap in Arkansas, and visit a non-profit serving special-needs children and their families. Also on the show today, we have an excerpt from President Bill Clinton's inaugural lecture in the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series.Ozarks At Large
On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, we learn more about the wage-gap in Arkansas, and visit a non-profit serving special-needs children and their families. Also on the show today, we have an excerpt from President Bill Clinton's inaugural lecture in the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series.On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, we hear from an archaeologist about Europe's lost lands; and a former Fulbright Scholar discusses time spent in the Republic of Georgia. Also on the show today, we hear more about a play based on the life of the controversial Norman Baker who ran an unorthodox cancer hospital inside what is now the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs.Mark Landon Smith from Arts Live Theatre offers a preview of the organization's summer camps.
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On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, a memorial to mark former Arkansas Governor Winthrop Rockefeller's ceremony at the Capitol after the passing of Martin Luther King, Jr. A pair of OAL reporters visits an undiscovered waterfall; and highlights from a conversation previewing TheatreSquared’s latest production “The Fall of the House.”On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, we take a look at the newly-constructed Pea-Ridge tornado shelter; and discuss what the latest Talk Business-Hendrix College poll findings could mean for Republicans and Democrats in Arkansas this November. Also on the show, some highlights from Walton Arts Center's 10x10 Series Countdown Conversation about The Whiffenpoofs of Yale.Comedian Tim Northern will perform at the UARK Bowl on Dickson Street in Fayetteville tonight. He spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams earlier this week.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, highlights from President Barack Obama's visit to Cushing, Oklahoma. We also have a preview of the Artosphere and Fayetteville Roots festivals; and another chat about math with our expert Dr. Chaim Goodman Strauss.A team of University of Arkansas researchers recently received a large grant from the National Science Foundation to use age progression as a tool in the search for missing children. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with Dr. James Lampinen, a member of the research team.
For more information, contact Dr. James Lampinen at lampinen@uark.edu.
On this weekend edition of Ozarks at Large, a program to enhance regional competitiveness is launched in Fayetteville; and several northwest Arkansans prepare for the Tough Mudder Dallas event. Kyle Kellams speaks with author Michael Downs about his collection of short stories; and a tour of the new Tyson Founder's Room.Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the approval of sales tax extensions by voters in Fort Smith, Texas Governor Rick Perry's upcoming trip to Fort Smith in April, and more.
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a small town receives a large sum to create a community gathering place. Plus several other communities restructure the images they portray to potential visitors and residents. And, we take a ride on a rolling restaurant.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.
at end of show: "Keep on the Sunny Side" Roe Family Singers
Congressman Tom Cotton and Mark Pryor traded verbal blows late last week as each addressed the Delta Grassroots Caucus, which held its annual meeting in Little Rock. Enrollment in the state's Private Option continued to grow last month, as evidenced by a new report released by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, and the University of Arkansas System moved forward with its future online university programs last week by hiring the school's first three employees.
"Shuckatoom" by American Top 40
Students begin to lose gains made throughout the academic year almost as soon as the final bell rings for summer vacation. An open forum tomorrow at the Jones Center in Springdale will address opportunities to keep students' minds active during out of school times. Many organizations will be involved, including the Arkansas Out of School Network.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, says it was an especially busy week for economic matters in Arkansas, including Tyson Foods' attempt to acquire Hillshire Brands.
Children's House in Springdale is designed to help some of the youngest victims of abuse and neglect in northwest Arkansas.
"Twilight" by U2
