A locally-produced CD will raise money for an Arkansas man on a ride across the country to promote peace.
Ozarks At Large
In March, the University of Arkansas will launch the region's first professional nonprofit management certificate program called See Change.
Becca has suggestions on a cold day, but says call first to make sure weather hasn't changed things.
Becca suggests you call to see if winter weather has changed anything we've discussed today.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Senator Mark Pryor discusses recent legislation. Plus, the latest on efforts to get federal aid for Marshallese immigrants in Northwest Arkansas.The Government Accountability Office is looking into a measure that may grant Arkansas millions of dollars in what's called "compact impact grants" to offset health, education and welfare costs for thousands of Marshallese who've migrated to the state. Jacqueline Froelich reports.The Arkansas House opened the regular session yesterday and new Speaker of the House Robert Moore spoke to his fellow lawmakers.
Hear all of the Speaker's address here.
We talk with Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com and Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net about the life and legacy of Don Tyson.
To view the Don Tyson introduction video for the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame click here.We emerge from the holiday shopping season, some of us, literally spent. And for thieves? The crowds served as good distraction to accumulate treasure. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports new technologies being developed at the UofA's RFID Lab will someday foil the robbers--but good.
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a closer look at a small family-owned company that researches and develops computer devices for those are disabled. Also, a local police department is hosting it's annual Polar Bear Plunge to support Special Olympics. Plus, Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net reviews the top business developments of 2010, we prepare for the Sugar Bowl and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, November 29, 2013
Ahead on this post-Thanksgiving edition of Ozarks, a discussion with the author of this year's selection for the "One Book, One Community" program in Fayetteville, and two Grammy nominees play inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
This morning most residents in Northwest Arkansas have yet to venture out after the historic blizzard of 2011--that is unless you have to go to work, or are saving people stranded by weather.
Jacqueline Froelich reports on what compels drivers to venture out into impossible winter conditions in some cases, without the right equipment.
Heavy snow may mean...or may not mean...that roofs will suffer. There are some signs of distress to look for as the snow sits.
This winter has smashed many records, including one for an area power company.
We meet one family clearing walkways in downtown Fayetteville.
