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 Springs
A 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.
The Fayetteville Public Library will read Dr. Suess books to children on March 1 to mark the 107th birth anniversary of author Theodor Suess Geisel.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us more about “Tao.”
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Arkansas. The Civil War Sesquicentennial will be celebrated between 2011 and 2015.
Sculptor Karen LaMonte spoke to Kyle Kellams from her studio in Prague about her work in glass and bronze. The artist will speak at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m.
To hear more of this conversation, click here.
“Mishima/Closing” by Philip Glass
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses this year’s Academy Award winners and the award-show.
