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.
The latest from the Arkansas General :Assembly, including details on the second gubernatorial veto in as many weeks, a failed plan to raise the state's minimum wage and a local city's opposition to a bill regarding franchise agreements for video service providers.
"Leaving Florida" by The Album Leaf
The states of Arkansas and Oklahoma straddle the Illinois River watershed. After years of battling in the courts and the press over limiting urban and agricultural pollution, they've agreed to collaborate on a mutually beneficial water quality plan, hoping to turn the page on history.
Becca from NWA Newspapers gives us a head's up on a lecture and a book signing that we may want to attend Thursday.
Pure Charity encourages and creates a movement of generosity by connecting users to nonprofits locally and throughout the world, and as of last fall, through college campuses. Tomorrow, the organization is holding World Water Thursday on the University of Arkansas campus. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with a member of the national organization as well as the UA’s two campus catalysts.
"I Am Yours" by Churchill
>Daniel Hintz from Downtown Bentonville Inc. offers various events as proof of the emerging arts scene in Bentonville.
