Michael K. Honey's new book Sharecropper's Troubadour gives us details of the life of John L. Handcox.
Ozarks At Large
The state Department of Workforce Services releases March unemployment numbers for Arkansas, though they remain slightly above the national rate. Plus, the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage will either be reaffirmed or struck down in the coming weeks.
One of the country's most accomplished and most respected writers is coming to the Fayetteville Town Center Monday night.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.Around the World in 80 Days, and the story of a near lynching in 1930s Arkansas are the topics of TheatreSquared's ninth season, which was recently unveiled.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Mexico's history is long, rich and often misunderstood. We talk with a historian who has written eleven books on the subject. Plus, a conversation with a gubernatorial candidate who cites his business background as sufficient experience to serve in higher office in the state. And, a preview of the inaugural Homegrown Festival, debuting next week in Siloam SpringsA new book expands the understanding of Mexico's indigenous people and their interactions with Europeans over the past several centuries.
One of the country's most accomplished and most respected writers is coming to the Fayetteville Town Center Monday night.
The rainy weather has caused a delay in planting for some farmers, while late freezes are causing concern for others with winter wheat crops. The state Republican party gets permission to intervene in a lawsuit regarding rules for absentee voters as part of the state's Voter ID law. And Fort Smith directors consider a set of rules regarding how city employees interact with city residents.
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Sunday, June 29, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the cajun-zydeco group, Snake Eyes and the Bug Band, will perform this afternoon at the Fayetteville Public Library' we hear a conversation and a song from the band, and it's sort of like soccer but on horseback: polo in Bentonville. Plus, we celebrate the horse in our Sunday Morning Montage.
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center says Mozart’s Requiem, Alice in Wonderland, and The Importance of Being Earnest are just some of the many performances coming up in the next few weeks.
Senator Mark Pryor discussed his plan to create jobs at the Arkansas World Trade Center in Rogers yesterday. Here are some highlights from the discussion.
To listen to the entire press conference, click here.
“Eyeye” by Either/Orchestra
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net talks to Jim Phillips, the CEO of the Springdale based nanotechnology start-up NanoMech, about how nanotechnology will shape the future of Arkansas’ economy.
Tomorrow night’s “Gone in 60 Seconds” event gives entrepreneurs a minute to pitch their products/services to get the backer committed. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas speaks with Jeff Amarine, the advisor for one of the organizations behind the event, Innovate Arkansas.
“The Minute Waltz” by AM Orchestra
The Beatles tribute band Rain performs tonight at Arkansas Best Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith at 7:30 p.m.





