Determining the perimeter of a parcel of land is the complex business of a land surveyor. Several dozen licensed surveyors operate around the four-county area. But Jacqueline Froelich set her sights on quite possibly the region's most rugged survey crew and follows them into the Ozarks outback.Ozarks At Large
Determining the perimeter of a parcel of land is the complex business of a land surveyor. Several dozen licensed surveyors operate around the four-county area. But Jacqueline Froelich set her sights on quite possibly the region's most rugged survey crew and follows them into the Ozarks outback.On this edition we watch as the world's largest omnitruncated dodecaplex is constructed on the University of Arkansas campus. We'll also hear what the first music in the Ozarks sounded like, and prepare for April's Hogeye marathon.
Jim Rees talked to us about the research he's done regarding ancient musical instruments found in the Arkansas and Missouri Ozarks. More of our conversation can be heard here.
The world's largest omnitruncated dodecaplex may be on the University of Arkansas campus right now. Click here to watch video of our visit.
On today's show a conversation about the return of downtowns in Arkansas, George Arnold joins the Unlicensed Opinion segment to talk about this month's election and more.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large...Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art announces and opening date. We'll also attend a business expo on sustainability, prepare for Fayetteville's half marathon, learn about a big Thanksgiving meal in Siloam Springs and more.
On this edition of Ozarks locally-owned businesses in Fayetteville band together to attract customers, a new mural in Springdale is unveiled and we hear music inspired by video games in advance of Random's performance tonight in Fayetteville.Gamers who played video games in the late '80s may recall the debut of Capcom's character Mega Man. The little blue hero has appeared in a number of video games during the last two decades. More recently, the music from the blue cyborg boy's games inspired a rapper to take his music in a new direction.
To help celebrate the University of Arkansas' International Week, PJ will feature scores inspired by the entire world this week.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, experts say it's no surprise that millennials have lower credit scores when compared to other generations, with Arkansas millennials' scores ranking fourth lowest in the nation. And we speak with a local police officer about how to prevent becoming a victim of theft; it's as simple as locking your doors.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, makes his case for why Richard Nixon made as much a mark on American history as any figure in the last half of the 20th century.
A group protesting construction of the Keystone XL pipeline in Oklahoma, including members from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and California, chain themselves to equipment at a construction site on the pipeline to prevent construction from moving forward. Officials in Central Arkansas lament a lack of access to documents related to the Mayflower Oil spill, leading to what they view as a lack of oversight. Rogers aldermen look to spend just more than $1 million on a trails project. And state officials draft a waiver that would allow the state to use federal Medicaid dollars for the state's so-called "private option" Medicaid expansion plan.
"Night Fight" by Tan Dun
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, talks to two legislators about Planned Parenthood and health exchanges.
A potential national designation for the White River has created concern among some Arkansas residents.
There are still four chances to see musicians from the Artosphere Orchestra in Fayetteville, Eureka Springs and Bella Vista.
"Extreme Ways" by Moby
