
Ozarks At Large


One Arkansas senator is pressing election officials to resolve issues with the state's voter ID law. Other legislators are pushing to prevent the state lottery commission from implementing video gambling games throughout the state. The FASTER Arkansas committee continues its push for changes in state law to allow public schools to connect to an existing, state-funded fiber optic network. And one Eureka Springs alderman is trying to move forward a decades-long debate on what to do about parking in that city's downtown area.

The first in a series of meetings looking at overhauling workforce development education in the state is held. Freidns of one Fayetteville park organize in order to potentially grow the large public amenity, and a series of meetings in coming weeks will show what's being done to mitigate the impairment of one local waterway.


Governor Mike Beebe yesterday officially issued the call for a special session of the state legislature. The Federal Reserve Bank released its quarterly Burgundy Book, which provides some insight into the health of the state's economy. hundreds of volunteers associated with World Changers are descending upon Fort Smith to help with some repairs to homes in the city. And the city of Fayetteville recently released a new Web application to help city residents find city information applicable to where they live in the city.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.
A gingerbread house building competition offers students a break from studying for finals.
To view some of the gingerbread houses, click here.
For her return to Ozarks at Large, writer Melissa Blouin explains why baking, especially this time of year, is so important to her.
To view some of Melissa's recipes, click here.
Becca offers a non-Christmas suggestion for today's entertainment pick.
London Calling, South Pole explorers and more in our history capsule for December 14.
"Day Dream" by The Cedar Walton Trio
The artist collective that dwell in the Fayetteville Underground extend season's greetings as well as an invitation to browse their December exhibit of work specially priced for holiday purchase. Jacqueline Froelich provides a look.
"Flowers" by 1 Oz. Jig