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
Monday, June 2, 2014
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.
The Fort Smith Convention and Visitors Bureau recently honored the recipients of the organization's GRIT Awards.
The laser has been a part of our lives for just over fifty years.
Becca Martin Brown has What’s Up with musical acts for the next few days.
“Down in the Valley” by The Head & The Heart, and at end of show: "Feel the Love" by GRiZ
The week's headlines were filled with stories of one senator's emergency heart surgery, and with several lawsuits at the state level.
P3 Waste Consulting has helped develop a program for Mercy Hospital in Rogers to recycle blue wrap used to keep surgical instruments sterile.
