Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 30, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Michael Tilley talks about a potential multi-billion dollar acquisition by Tyson Foods and a less-than-expected participation rate for upcoming elections in the City of Fort Smith. And, a preview of two very different ways to spend tomorrow night: the rumble of monster trucks will be in Springdale, and music from the Artosphere Festival Orchestra will be in Fayetteville.
Memorial service planned for today for Arkansas Economic Development Director Maria Haley who passed away last week; drought conditions to continue and worsen over the next three months; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“All The Trees Of The Field Will Clap Their Hands” by Sufjan Stevens
Malcolm Glover from our content partner KUAR in Little Rock reports on the changing role of the National Guard in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
It’s the goal of the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank to make sure that nearly 100,000 people facing hunger in the region have access to nutritious food. The non-profit recently received a large donation to help its mission.
“Zoar” by Badi Assad
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net speaks with Tom Cotton, the first person to declare a candidacy to replace Mike Ross as Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District Representative.
Becca Bacon Martin has worked hard to make a long list of things happening this weekend.
“South Side” by Moby
