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Ozarks At Large
We continue our original radio update of Dickens' work. In part two the first ghost visits our modern-day Scrooge.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large we have local reaction to the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Plus part one of the original radio play "High School Christmas Carol" and more.Billy Bragg, It's a Wonderful Life and more in our history capsule for December 20.
A repeal of the federal policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" made a final pass through U.S. Congress on Saturday. Jacqueline Froelich gets reaction from several former Northwest Arkansas service members who are gay.From our friends at WKNO in Memphis, this story about a how a man's hobby became his vocation.
The last weekend before Christmas is full of holiday-themed parties, concerts and plays. You can't make them all, but Becca gives you the rundown.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we take stock of some of the music made in 2013. Robert Ginsburg has his annual review of the year in jazz and Kevin Kinder joins Kyle in the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio for our annual comparison of our favorite music of 2013 lists.
The Rogers chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma collected and donated books to Best Pediatric Clinic's reading program.
Becca says our musical options during the next few days include performances by the Lyrique Quintette, and Har Mar Superstar.
Michael Dorcas, a herpetologist at Davidson College in North Carolina, says that although they aren't native to Florida, Burmese pythons are increasingly migrating across the Sunshine State.
at end of show: "Family Tradition" by Hank Williams, Jr.
Winter weather plagued roadways and schedules early in the week, while Crawford County officials later touted a potential site for a new jail. We find out more in this morning's Week in Review.
"Sweet Thang" by Shuggie Otis
We visit a methadone treatment center in Springdale to learn how the medication works and visit with a recovering opiate addict.
