It's been two decades since the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Several local organizations marked the occasion by hosting events throughout Northwest Arkansas.
For more information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit ada.gov.
Ozarks At Large
It's great to have hometown pride, but it's even better when someone from outside your town recognizes its value. A local community has landed itself a top spot in a national ranking of the best places to live.
To see complete list of the 100 Best Places to Live, visit CNNMoney.com.
The computer center at the Jones Center had it's official unveiling Aug. 5, after a grant helped pay for renovations. Ozarks at Large's Antoinette Grajeda was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony..thumbnail.jpeg)
On this edition of Ozarks at Large: A year after making national news for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in school, we catch up with Will Phillips of West Fork and his family. Plus a busy summer at Walton Arts Center, a preview of tomorrow's Film Score Friday and why wheat beer may be just the thing to beat the summer heat.James Spencer, our resident beer guide, says wheat beer is a nice way to beat the heat this sultry August.
There's much more from our beer conversation, including how wheat beer gained a larger American audience and how to make your own all-wheat beer. Click here to listen.
There's much more from our beer conversation, including how wheat beer gained a larger American audience and how to make your own all-wheat beer. Click here to listen.
Becca Bacon Martin offers a brief overview of tonight's theater in the region...from a traditional musical to a world premiere.
The British invasion, “stinkin' badges,” and more in our history capsule for August 5.
PJ Robowski visits the Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to give us a preview of tomorrow's music on Film Score Friday.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, November 22, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, the Bentonville High School Chamber Choir prepares for their final madrigal dinner and we’ll hear a preview from the Firmin Garner Performance Studio. Plus the holiday lights are turned on in Fayetteville and Bentonville this weekend and Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details on those and other events worth our attention this last weekend before Thanksgiving.
Governor Mike Beebe says that while a special legislative session will likely be necessary to solve the problems with the state's public school employee insurance program, no session will be called until consensus can be reached. The two candidates for governor have differing opinions on how and when the state's minimum wage should be increased, and the Fayetteville Animal Shelter warns dog owners that hot cars are particularly dangerous for pets.
New (and widely varied) businesses are coming to Fort Smith. Michael Tilley from The City Wire explains what it means for the city.
The Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Child Protective Services operates a Child Maltreatment Central Registry. This year the registry is undergoing revision. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the solstice will be celebrated in many ways this weekend...most of the opportunities are free.
Tonight is opening night for another season featuring some of the country's brightest young opera talent.
