Since it first opened more than thirty years ago, a regional landfill, operated by Waste Management in south Tontitown contained a highly valued resource. But now operators are recovering it. We travel to Eco-Vista, as it’s now called, to take a look.Ozarks At Large
Since it first opened more than thirty years ago, a regional landfill, operated by Waste Management in south Tontitown contained a highly valued resource. But now operators are recovering it. We travel to Eco-Vista, as it’s now called, to take a look.Crawford County looks for new plans to expand its current jail, Tontitown joins the growing list of Northwest Arkansas cities and counties that will have a liquor vote in November, and Razorback football tickets are already selling out.
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On this edition of Ozarks: The 2012 Fayetteville Roots Festival is approaching, and this year’s menu includes a deep commitment to local food, John Prine and a live, world-wide webcast. Plus, John Jeter, the music director of the Fort Smith Symphony will explain what we can expect when he raises the baton on the new season this fall. And the first day of business for the new Jean Tyson Child Development Center on the University of Arkansas.John Jeter, the music director for the Fort Smith Symphony, explains the upcoming season includes Holst, Beethoven, Mozart and a first-ever concert across the border in Poteau.
The Fort Smith Symphony Concert season includes:
All concerts are at the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center and begin at 7:30. Visit the symphony’s website here.
- Sounds of the Universe, September 29th
- A Swingsational Classical Makeover, October 20th
- A Simply Sinatra Christmas, December 1st
- Evening Serenade, January 26th
- The Musical Magic of John Williams, April 20th
- Sonic Boom!, May 4th.
All concerts are at the Arkansas Best Corporation Performing Arts Center and begin at 7:30. Visit the symphony’s website here.
Last week Tyson Foods and Dillard’s released their latest earning figures, while a new project designed to help small business in Arkansas online was launched. Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net has his weekly review.
The Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center officially opens today on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. More information is available at children.uark.edu.
The City of Fayetteville looks to expand its apartment recycling program, and Dickson Street bar and restaurant owners learn how to make a glass recycling program more efficient. These stories highlight today's Week in Review.
Colonel William Pogue is one of very few Americans who have flown, lived and walked in space. OAL’s Christina Thomas spoke with him at his home in Bella Vista.
For more information, visit Colonel Pogue's website here.
The Kids in Need Foundation has 27 warehouses around the country that allow teachers from qualified schools to shop for supplies for free. Work is underway to bring a 28th center to northwest Arkansas.
The informational meetings for the Kids in Need Foundation are at the Springdale Chamber of Commerce on Monday at 2pm and 4pm and Tuesday at 9am, 11am and 2pm. For more information, call 479-464-0701, or you can visit the foundation's website here.
If you’ve traveled winding Highway 112 through Cave Springs in Benton County, you’ve passed by a pretty little forested lake. It’s a private place, with tons of history, natural features and a secret trove of unique creatures. That’s why members of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership hope to purchase it—and install a public sanctuary.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 23, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we travel to Mutasia by visiting with the author of the series for young readers. Plus, gifts for children that encourage a love for insects and nature. Becca Martin Brown tells us where to catch Santa in the next two days before Christmas, and a Talk Business Arkansas update.
Becca says February may be a short month, but it is stuffed with theater, music and toy trains.
We continue our series on alternative versions of Mount Rushmore with Hoyt Purvis, a journalism professor at the University of Arkansas. He selects four sports figures worthy of a place of honor.
Julio Iglesias Jr., Samuel Colt and more in our history capsule for February 25.
