Dan Craft, special projects editor at NWA Newspapers tells us about a recent report by the Walton Family Foundation that looked at the quality of life in northwest Arkansas. His story in today's newspaper, looks at the amenities in the area, who uses them and what other recreation options area residents have on their wish lists.
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Recently, the band Little Chief came to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a conversation and performance. Their EP, “Somewhere Near the River,” is now available on iTunes.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: A look at the controversy surrounding a pipeline in Oklahoma, plus a conversation with the most successful coach in NCAA history, and a relaxing day of kite flying.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: A look at the controversy surrounding a pipeline in Oklahoma, plus a conversation with the most successful coach in NCAA history, and a relaxing day of kite flying.
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The pipeline, which will pump heavy crude oil mined from Canadian tar sands through Cushing, Oklahoma to Texas Gulf Coast refineries is providing hundreds of jobs for Oklahomans and sourcing steel pipe in Arkansas. Opponents claim the project is environmentally disastrous and only serves petrochemical industry interests.
(Photo courtesy of David Druding)With federal budget sequestration looming around the corner, Arkansas' U.S. Senate contingent sounds off about the issue. We also look at how budget sequestration could impact research at the University of Arkansas. And, the Arkansas Legislature moves forward with two anti-abortion bills.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at how some local leaders make decisions for their cities. Plus, a preview of a concert featuring siblings Jura and Alyssa Margulis, and more.The cities of Fort Smith, Fayetteville and Springdale are the second, third and fourth-largest cities in Arkansas. But, how do the leaders of those cities deal with making difficult decisions. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis spoke with leaders of the three cities to find out.
A busy March for theater in our region includes a musical adaptation of a favorite children's book at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in SpringdaleLatest Edition of Ozarks at Large
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, finding balance between nature and technology; we speak with author Richard Louv about nature deficit disorder and possible ways to cure it. Plus, autism spectrum disorder is on the rise in Arkansas. We learn more about the Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center.
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center has details on what will keep us entertained during the months of November and December.
University of Arkansas Chancellor Dr. G. David Gearhart and Provost Dr. Sharon Gaber addressed concerns and invited suggestions from campus faculty members during the fall semester campus faculty meeting held yesterday on the U of A campus.
To listen to Chancellor Gearhart and Provost Gaber answer questions from the audience, click here.
“Storm Music” by Mont Alto Orchestra
In Washington County, the Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse Training Effort—CREATE for short--brought together national and state experts with local law enforcement and elder advocates, the first group of its kind in Arkansas.
“I Believe Love is Stronger Than Death” by Mont Alto Orchestra
Christina Thomas spoke with Eric Jensen, the presenter of “A History of Hip-Hop” party. The event is being hosted today at Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville at 9 p.m.
Chris Robinson, the frontman of The Black Crowes, will perform as part of The Chris Robinson Brotherhood at George’s at 9 p.m.
“Mississippi Mile” by John Oates
