On this edition of Ozarks at Large we talk with Kevin Fitzpatrick about his new book, "Unhealthy Cities: Poverty, Race, and Place in America." He'll discuss the book Saturday afternoon at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville. Plus a bit of opera, some free hugs in northwest Arkansas and more.
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The first weekend of November includes dance, jazz, theatre, and more. Becca Bacon Martin, the editor of What's Up in Northwest Arkansas newspapers, gives us the list.
Kevin Fitzpatrick is co-author, along with Mark LaGory of Birmingham, Alabama, of the new book "Unhealthy Cities: Poverty, Race and Place in America." He'll discuss the book Saturday afternoon at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.
The next two events in Walton Arts Center's 10 X 10 series are this week...dance and jazz.
This edition of Ozarks includes results of yesterday's elections across the region and the state. We also spend some with the lions and tigers of Turpentine Creek in Eureka Springs and more.Wildlife biologist Joe Neal is perennially listening for bird songs. As you will hear, he's noticed an unusual trend this autumn. Joe Neal's latest book is "Birdside Baptist and Other Ornithological Mysteries." He is also coauthor, with Douglas James, of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas press.Michael Tilley from thecitywire.com discusses results from last night's elections in the Arkansas River Valley.
Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net sits down with two fellow political observers for a final look at the state's races before the polls close.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, a conversation with John Logan Burrow, Washington County Election Commissioner, about what happens before, during and after tomorrow's election. Plus a Fayetteville-born company prepares for work in the Gulf and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 16, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a Fayetteville resident whose grandson was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting a year ago. Plus, we learn more about Healing Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
A recent bill in the Arkansas legislature would reward state employees who report waste or inefficiency with state money, and lawmakers speak out on a recently released audit of the state's Medicaid system. And, smaller beef cattle herds in the state caused by last year's drought may result in higher beef prices at the grocery store.
"Lover's Eyes" by Mumford and Sons
A proposed bill by a local state lawmaker would allow certain people to carry concealed firearms on the state’s college campuses. That bill heads to the House Committee on Education in the Arkansas legislature. But, as Timothy Dennis reports, proponents and opponents of the issue have plenty to say about the bill.
21c Museum Hotel officially opened its third property just off the Bentonville Square this morning.
Lawmakers had steel on the brain this week and a business legend who influenced the Little Rock skyline passes away. Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas has more.
"Carry On" by Fun
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers says tonight's entertainment suggestions include auditions for “Goodbye Charlie” at Rogers Little Theater, and the band Spoken returns to Fayetteville.
