The Arkansas Forestry Commission is warning state residents that March is prime time for wildfire conditions. The Arkansas Election Commission is being taken to court over rules for absentee ballots under the state's new voter ID law. And a new report details the challenges and successes the state faces in regards to childrens' health.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, though the next presidential election is more than two years away, some are already ready for HIlary. And as the Bentonville School District grows, so too does its course offerings. We visit a junior high school as students prepare for mountain biking. Plus, we learn about a Bentonville before Sam Walton.In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an examination of primary races. Plus, researchers monitor the environmental impact of a hog farm on the Buffalo River Watershed.
Ahead on Ozarks, the Nobel director and secretary talks about the selection process for the annual Nobel Peace Prize; he's on the University of Arkansas campus today. Plus, the Northwest Arkansas Council on jobs created in the area in the past year, and the differences between education in the U.S. and the European Union.On this edition of Ozarks, an accusation over teaching creationism at school is raising questions regarding charter authorization in Arkansas. Plus, problems caused by pythons in the Everglades.
The trial of former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner continued Friday with testimony via taped conversations from a bond broker who allegedly received much of the state's bond business after giving kickbacks to Shoffner. And a number of court-related entities in Arkansas are receiving less funding after a decline in court fee and fine collections.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we visit the kitchen of Jen Lewis, take a spin in a state-run clinic that aids veterans in rural communities, and we meet a recovering opiate addict who has found hope with methadone.
In the latest installment of our monthly food series, we learn more about cooking through Jen's Art of Cooking. Ahead on Ozarks, Downtown Bentonville launches its new Notes at Night series, and Candy Lee stops by the studio to discuss and perform some songs off her new album.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a visit to a jeweler's studio where she makes trinkets of beauty with stones, sterling silver and words on metal. Plus, we talk with blogger Mat Campbell of the Blue Hog Report about how the lawyer-turned-journalist uncovers and covers political happenings in the state.
James Blunt, the “Miracle on Ice” and more in our history capsule for February 22.
Becca has a trio of great ideas for tonight and gives them to us in less than sixty seconds.
“Ferny Hill” by The Chieftains
One of the world’s most respected bands will play favorites and new selections Sunday night at Walton Arts Center. We recently talked with the founder of the band, Paddy Moloney. For more information visit www.waltonartscenter.org.
Hear about a party for Elvis Costello and a whistle in space by clicking here.
“Arkansas Traveler” by The Chieftains
Wayne Bell picks the winners of Sunday night’s big show and lets us know he’d rather see Social Network pick up the Best Picture statue.
Wayne has thoughts about the writing and supporting acting awards here.
“A Quarter Century” by Carter Burwell from the soundtrack of True Grit
Jacqueline Froelich reports that Arkansas legislators are considering a measure that would require most health insurance plans to cover behavior therapy for children diagnosed with autism.
To learn more, visit eyecontactarkansas.org.
