Dick Johnson says his new CD, Spig, has the influences of Ashdown and Fayetteville.
Ozarks At Large
The Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas has released the first of its kind report that analyzes the graduation rates of high schools across Arkansas.
The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks has received a $33,000 grant to help begin the process of implementing Safe Routes to School throughout northwest Arkansas. And, traditional marriage advocates gathered in Little Rock yesterday to voice their opposition to recent rulings in favor of same-sex marriage in Arkansas.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the director of special education for the U.S. Department of Education; she says many with disabilities are capable of learning anything and everything that those without disabilities can. Plus, as strawberries begin to pop up in gardens and farmers' markets in the area, a group of national leaders in the industry meet in Fayetteville to discuss sustainable growing practices.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.
Melody Musgrove, director of the Office of Special Education Programs for the U.S. Department of Education, was the commencement speaker for the UA's College of Education and Health Professions.This week's primary election left some alleging that enforcement of the state's voter ID law was a complicated effort, and with many party candidates for the state legislature now chosen, some experts wonder what will become of the state's private option during next year's regular session of the General Assembly.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks with Speaker of the House Davy Carter about the issue of same-sex marriage. Also, we learn more about the weather phenomenon known as a land spout.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, is back to take issue with the idea that EVERYTHING is repeated history.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, June 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Michael Tilley of The City Wire tells us about the week's news including Tyson's bid for Hillshire Brands, and the band Xcluded joins us in the studio as they release their new original album and while they have some time off between the eighth and ninth grades.
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 provides for state-based competitive marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can purchase affordable private health insurance but critics hope to block progress.
Links: www.insurance.arkansas.gov and www.healthcare.gov/law
“The Happy Birthday Song” by Andrew Bird
The singer is known for her traditional music and using a five-string banjo for accompaniment. She’ll be performing Saturday at the office of Dave McKee in Fayetteville.
For more information on Sara, visit www.saragrey.net.
Octubafest, Beats Antique, Sweeney Todd, and more make a “Manic Monday” a bearable one.
“Egyptic” by Beats Antique
The landmark is turning 75 this year. To commemorate the occasion, a concert will be held this Sunday.
For more information on the Mount Sequoyah Cross and the Sunset Concert at the Cross, visit www.mountsequoyah.org.
Pianist Jonathan Story will perform this Sunday at Sunset Concert at the Cross at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville at 5:45 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Visitors are requested to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
“Ginger and Fred” by Evelyn Glennie
