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.
Arkansas is losing ground in the fight against child poverty and those on the front lines of this battle are often educators.
"Still Would Stand All Time" by Prince
Dr. John Perry of Stanford University and University of California, Riverside, spoke at the University of Arkansas earlier this week.
"Duke of Earl" by Ken Boothe
Becca reminds listeners that this is weekend is the last opportunity to catch several productions throughout the region.
"Radio GaGa" by Queen
Jura Margulis offers a preview of his concert in Bentonville next month that is devoted to the music of Franz Liszt.
Heavy rains, floods, winds and twisters this past week have taken a toll on the state's parks and forests.
“Before the Deluge” by Moving Hearts
