On this edition of Ozarks at Large we go back to school. We'll learn about a new class at Fayetteville High School about the Holocaust, learn more about the modern classroom at the University of Arkansas, and find out about new money for charter schools in the state. Plus searching archives at the Fort Smith National Historic Site and Boone County considers liquor sales again.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks at Large we go back to school. We'll learn about a new class at Fayetteville High School about the Holocaust, learn more about the modern classroom at the University of Arkansas, and find out about new money for charter schools in the state. Plus searching archives at the Fort Smith National Historic Site and Boone County considers liquor sales again.Mark Landon Smith, the Executive Artistic Director for Arts Live, says the approaching season includes more plays and exciting news about a radio play.
To hear Mark's suggestions on how adults can see if they have the acting bug, click here.
To hear Mark's suggestions on how adults can see if they have the acting bug, click here.
Late last week the two major party candidates for Arkansas' U.S. Senate seat shared a stage together for the first time in the fall campaign season. Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net talked with Andrew DeMillo from the Associated Press about the event.
For more of Roby Brock's coverage of Arkansas politics and business visit www.talkbusiness.net
For more of Roby Brock's coverage of Arkansas politics and business visit www.talkbusiness.net
Do we really need to spritz toxic chemicals in our kitchens and on our yards and gardens to quell insect invasion? A science known as integrated pest management provides a greener, safer option. In northwest Arkansas there's one alternative pest control operator. Jacqueline Froelich goes out on a job with him and reports on an emerging industry.
To learn more about integrated pest management visit epa.gov and to find out about alternative pest control check out greenvalleypestco.com.Our Monday collaborations with ozarksunbound.con continue. This week Christopher Spencer, owner and publisher of the web site, and Kyle Kellams talk with officials from the Fayetteville School District about next month's millage question.
You can hear more from this conversation about the proposed millage here, including the new look of Fayetteville High School.
You can hear more from this conversation about the proposed millage here, including the new look of Fayetteville High School.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is four years old. There have been some bumps along the way, but the games of chance have provided hundreds of millions of dollars for scholarships. We'll talk to the lottery's second director, Bishop Woosley. Plus 40,000 students in elementary and middle schools across northwest Arkansas create art in a single day and the marvels involved with a staging of Carnival at the Alma Performing Arts Center. The show has steam punk costuming, puppets and music.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says this week area libraries will open their doors to reptiles, birds and other animals.
Chuck Barrett will not be behind the microphone for the Razorback baseball team in 2015. He shares some of his memories of his 23 years in the booth.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses the latest economic numbers for the region...and the dreams of bringing professional hockey to Fort Smith.
