The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.If you want to relive those middle school days, the BOK Center in Tulsa is hosting a large dodge ball tournament.
The second half of the month has all kinds of science opportunities for all ages in the area.
A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. 
On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio. Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, more than 3,000 Arkansas children are in foster care custody on any single day. A new report has suggestions on how to better serve these young people. Plus, Arkansas native Louis Jordan's forays into the Caribbean and Calypso in today's edition of Arkansongs, and we hear how the four men running for Governor of Arkansas responded when asked about the legality of same-sex marriageChuck Barrett will not be behind the microphone for the Razorback baseball team in 2015. He shares some of his memories of his 23 years in the booth.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, takes a look back at the previous seven days in Arkansas news.
A new report issued by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reveals the state’s foster care system would better serve children by allowing them to stay with their family of origin. Jacqueline Froelich talks with the report’s lead author, Jennifer Ferguson.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the trumpeter of The Sons of Brasil. The Kansas City jazz band plays nothing but Latin music and will be in NWA this weekend. Plus, we join a program in progress as it encourages youngsters to read over the summer.
Becca saves lives by listing options for Father’s Day getaways for the clueless.
“I’ve Got a Toothache” by Watermelon Slim
Everton Mayor shot by parolee, free cats and kittens event being hosted at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter, Drennen-Scott House changes operating hours and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half Time.
Northside Rotary Club hosts fundraiser to benefit children's charities.
An opera based on the life of President Bill Clinton is set to open Sunday in New York City.
Singer-songwriter Sarah Hughes stops by KUAF to talk about her show at the Fayetteville Public Library Sunday afternoon.
