Discussing faith and religion does not have to create an argument.
Ozarks At Large
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, continues her week-long survey of what kids around the region can do this summer.
Last night, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization based in Washington DC, announced an $8.5 million push into Alabama, Mississippi and Arkansas. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, HRC’s President, Chad Griffin, an Arkansas native, says its time to open the “Southern closet.”
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas discusses the last week of campaigning before Arkansas' primary election voting ends.Senator Pryor and Congressman Cotton visited acres of idle pipeline in Central Arkansas yesterday, and they both issued renewed calls to approve the Keystone XL. Plus, several roadways in the area are closed, either for bridge inspection or condemnation.
Robin Marty says recent legislation regarding abortion in several states is creating a bigger gap in available medical care for women of different economic levels.
Nerdies is offering summer sessions next month, Apple Seeds is hosting a teaching farm tool drive, and more.
Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.Governor Mike Beebe has joined other governors in a call on Congress to forgo certain cuts to the National Guard. And although three Arkansas counties were issuing marriage certificates this morning to same-sex couples, others were not and instead are waiting on a ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, June 6, 2014
Ahead on this busy Friday edition of Ozarks, from Pharrell to Harry Connick Jr; celebrities took the stage this morning in Fayetteville for the Walmart Shareholders meeting, where there were also a few business items discussed. And, we take a trip along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a controversial swine breeding operation began business.
Our energy correspondent Christina Thomas has this followup on the Armed to Farm project.
“Fish Market Slack Key” by Ledward Kaapana
The day after a catastrophic tornado destroyed much of Joplin, Missouri on May 22nd, animal rescue organizations from across the country mobilized to assist in the recovery of beloved family pets and other animals. Donations can be made at www.joplinhumane.org.
Walmart hosted its annual meeting for shareholders today in Fayetteville.
John Jeter, conductor and musical director for the Fort Smith Symphony previews the 2011-2012 season.
"How High the Moon" by Outside the Lines
Becca talks about a music-packed weekend in Northwest Arkansas.
"Stan's Mando Espresso" by Outside the Lines
