Every year hundreds of Arkansans toss truckloads of trash onto public, private and commercial property. Jacqueline Froelich tags along with Washington County environmental enforcement officer, Andrew Coleman, to see how he works to curb the blight. Ozarks At Large
Every year hundreds of Arkansans toss truckloads of trash onto public, private and commercial property. Jacqueline Froelich tags along with Washington County environmental enforcement officer, Andrew Coleman, to see how he works to curb the blight. Demolition and excavation related to the downtown parking deck project gets closer to getting underway in Fayetteville. Eureka Springs aldermen pass a resolution supporting marriage equality. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department moves forward with plans to pave the only stretch of gravel state highway.
On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio. Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, more than 3,000 Arkansas children are in foster care custody on any single day. A new report has suggestions on how to better serve these young people. Plus, Arkansas native Louis Jordan's forays into the Caribbean and Calypso in today's edition of Arkansongs, and we hear how the four men running for Governor of Arkansas responded when asked about the legality of same-sex marriage
Chuck Barrett will not be behind the microphone for the Razorback baseball team in 2015. He shares some of his memories of his 23 years in the booth.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says this week area libraries will open their doors to reptiles, birds and other animals.
The Arkansas Press Association hosted three debates last week, including one with the four candidates in this year's governor's race.
A new report issued by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reveals the state’s foster care system would better serve children by allowing them to stay with their family of origin. Jacqueline Froelich talks with the report’s lead author, Jennifer Ferguson.The latest enrollment numbers for Arkansas' Private Option are announced, the city of Fayetteville gets ready to accept nearly a million dollars in grants for trails construction, design and engineering,and one water-borne illness is making the rounds through Arkansas and the nation.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
The Art of Living is a stress-management program that combines yoga, meditation and breathing techniques with life-improvement tips for a healthier lifestyle. Ozarks at Large's Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar finds out more about the program and its upcoming workshops in northwest Arkansas.
Call Sudhir at 426-4308 or Sachin at 366-3021 for more information.
To register for The Art of Living Part 1 course, click here.
To register for the Youth Empowerment Seminar, click here.
Becca gives a midsummer reminder of even more markets where we can get fresh, locally-grown produce.
“Cattle in the Cane” by Tony Rice
Guys and Dolls perform twice on Saturday. Also next week: B-52s on Thursday and Eldar Djangirov on Saturday.
Wearing a cow costume can earn you a free meal all day tomorrow at Chick-fil-A locations nationwide.
“Milk Cow Blues” by Doc Watson
State officials say Arkansas took in more money than expected in the just-finished fiscal year.
“Honolulu Baby” by Beau Hunks
