The Green Party will launch a drive to gain ballot access in the 2012 election cycle, the Arkansas Agritourism Initiative begins a new advertising campaign to capitalize on the harvest season, the Nats lose their lead in the Texas League north, and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
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The motorcycle rally plans to become bigger and better than ever before.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large the University of Arkansas breaks ground on the construction and renovation of Ozark Hall, and the head of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission discusses jobs. Also, a Census Bureau agent shows how and what can we infer from the census data.Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art hosts a job fair, gas prices during the Labor Day weekend up $1 a gallon from last year, FEMA funds 75% of the cost for the total replacement of the Bella Vista dam and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half Time.
Construction and renovation work on the historic building has begun. It’s due to be completed in August 2013.
(Photo: Rendering of Ozark Hall addition, future home of the Honors College, by Tom Schaller/Robert A.M. Stern Architects and WD&D Architects.)Comic Kathleen Madigan, Maroon 5, The Foo Fighters, and Alison Krauss & Union Station are some of the many reasons why you should make a trip to Kansas City this September.
For today, auditions for a Halloween spoof at Arts Center of the Ozarks, “Rest in Peace” photo exhibit at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, and Rogers’ auto-biography at Rogers Historical Museum.
Arkansas will receive $1.5 million dollars to protect endangered aquatic and bird populations. But we also learn how saving such habitat pays forward economically and recreationally. (Photo: Joe Neal).
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, Chancellor G. David Gearhart announces record enrollment at the University of Arkansas this semester and Robert Pulluza, the head coach of the Arkansas Razorback volleyball team, talks about preparations for tonight’s season opener. Also on today’s show - vibraphonist Warren Wolf and the band Charliehorse.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, experts say it's no surprise that millennials have lower credit scores when compared to other generations, with Arkansas millennials' scores ranking fourth lowest in the nation. And we speak with a local police officer about how to prevent becoming a victim of theft; it's as simple as locking your doors.
We talk about Artosphere kicking into full gear with Jodi Beznoska, VP of Communications for Walton Arts Center.
More information is available at www.artospherefestival.org
Cinco de Mayo in Memphis by Guy Clark
The trio comprised of native Arkansans stopped by the studio prior to performing around the region for Artosphere.
I Like Van Halen Because My Sister Says They Are Cool by El Ten Eleven
The Fayetteville Underground on the downtown square is offering fresh artworks this month.
Shadows by Tory Rice
The Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas will host its 12th annual Cinco de Mayo Festival May 7.
We discuss Fort Smith's fire department's ISO rating and more in our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com.
Mexico by The Section Quartet
