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.Ozarks At Large
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.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
There are plenty of opportunities to get out during the next few days.
Armies of insurance adjusters deploy to Central Arkansas to begin helping their customers file claims for storm damage, and Entergy Arkansas has its own army of crews working to repair the area's infrastructure.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, workforce officials try to improve job training to meet industry demands. And, we look at the University of Arkansas' autism intervention program.
The Wright brothers, R.E.M. and more in our history capsule for December 17.
The last weekend before Christmas is full of holiday-themed parties, concerts and plays. You can't make them all, but Becca gives you the rundown.
From our friends at WKNO in Memphis, this story about a how a man's hobby became his vocation.
The band Strange Heroes will end their time as a band tomorrow night at Terra Studios from six to eleven. This morning four members of the band talked about the final concert and more.
More from the conversation can be heard here.
Jacqueline Froelich reports on the Arkansas Legislative Taskforce on Reducing Poverty and Promoting Economic Opportunity newly released report which has set benchmarks for reducing poverty in Arkansas. For details visit www.wrfoundation.org.
