The 28th Annual National Veteran’s Golden Age Games will take place this weekend and into next week across NWA. We talk with a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to sweep the track, rifle, bicycle and swimming competitions.
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Every year a select group of Arkansas elders obtain their GED, or general equivalency diploma. This spring, a Madison County minnow farmer was among the graduating class. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to meet him.Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the 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.
Ahead on Ozarks, how to stay safe and entertained this summer. Also, we learn about a tick-borne illness called bobcat fever that's affecting local cats.We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics talks to the CEO of St. Vincent Health System about a recent acquisition and merger.Becca says the winner of the 66th annual River Valley Invitational has an installation on display at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.
Dr. Estes from Mercy's Bella Vista clinic discusses how to protect yourself against heat, ticks, and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, as many prepare for Fourth of July in backyards or fields of fireworks, the ticks are waiting: a new tick-borne illness has been discovered in the South. And The Cate Brothers release a new album, more than thirty years after it was originally recorded.
Washington County officials have been looking into implementing a county-wide emergency mass notification system. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, it has to be the perfect fit.
The Black Stallion Literacy Foundation is promoting literacy through interaction with real horses.
Poet Matthew Henriksen visits KUAF's Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio to talk about his book Ordinary Sun.
"Thrice Upon a Theme" by Charles Mingus
Matthew Henriksen discusses baseball, poetry and jazz.
Arkansas unemployment figures, new puppy pens at Fayetteville Animal Shelter, Gordon Massie's visit to University of Arkansas and more - today on Ozarks at Large Half Time.
