Becca cites ten reasons why we’re all in love with northwest Arkansas.
Ozarks At Large
Robert Pulluza, the head coach of Arkansas Razorback volleyball team, talks to Kyle Kellams about the team’s preparations for the upcoming season.
This morning, Chancellor G. David Gearhart announced the enrollment of 23,153 students – an all-time record -- at the University of Arkansas this semester.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, we meet singer-songwriter Guy Clark, and Ozarks regulars Michael Tilley and Jodi Beznoska. Beaver Water District and the Illinois River Watershed Partnership receive federal grants, and Arkansas adopts a controversial new educational standard called Common Core.
Arkansas has adopted a new educational standard called Common Core. Advocates say it will help students succeed at entering college or a vocation. Critics claim it’s a national standard pushed by special interests and therefore unconstitutional.Sen. John Boozman talks to Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net about Warren Buffet’s public call for higher taxes on the very wealthy, a balanced budget and the Republican presidential hopefuls.
The Beaver Water District will celebrate “Secchi Day” this Saturday.
For more information, visit www.bwdh2o.org or call Amy at 479.717.3807.
Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com talks about Tuesday’s altercation between Fort Smith Mayor Sandy Sanders and former city council candidate Eric Arthur, and more from the River Valley.
Horseshoe Canyon, a recreational ranch seven miles east of Jasper, is a favorite playground for Chad and Linda Martin, expert rock climbers. We spend the morning on the wall with them, learning the ropes.Ozarks at Large’s Luke Gramlich visits the small Ozark town of Gilbert to find out why it continues to exist.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, the Springdale School District recieves a nearly $26 million dollar grant. Plus, we take a tour of King Opera House in Van Buren.
The UA prepares for the Dalai Lama's visit, FEMA continues its work in Arkansas, and a local Rotary club raises money for polio vaccines.
"Ants Marching" by Dave Matthews Band
During a tour last week, guests were given a preview of what the completed museum will look like.
"Malatz's Serenade Española" by Virginia Luque
A regional natural resource conservation foundation has just opened a new office in Arkansas.
"Take Me to the River" by Bryan Ferry
