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 ending sports seasons, art with a new permanent home, and a new effort to collect diapers are all part the Tuesday notes.
After Sunday's tornado devastated Vilonia, Mayflower and the surrounding areas, several businesses began offering a slew of options to provide additional support to relief efforts, some traditional and others more novel.
For a list of some of the ways to help relief efforts, click here.
A half-mile wide tornado killed at least 16 last night when it rolled across the central part of the state, hitting the cities of Mayflower and Villonia especially hard. Meanwhile, the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross begins coordinating its response teams to help in the recovery efforts.
"Bizness" by tUnE-YaRdS
The Human Rights Campaign based in Washington, D.C. has announced plans to aggressively expand operations in Arkansas and two other southern states. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the group has committed $8.5 million dollars to make it happen. (Photo: Chad Griffin, HRC President and Arkansas native)
Plus, Wal-Mart pays large sums in legal fees. Roby Brock has more in this week’s Talk Business and Politics Update.
“In/Out” by Dan Croll
