Michael K. Honey's new book Sharecropper's Troubadour gives us details of the life of John L. Handcox.
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A screening of the documentary film Girl Rising aims to raise local awareness to the challenges girls face globally in education. Hosted by GIRLS Rock of Ramay Junior High, the screening will be at 6:30 Thursday evening at the Fayetteville High School Performing Arts Center.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a conversation with author Joyce Carol Oates prior to her lecture in Fayetteville. Plus, a bit of tinkering before the Amazeum opens to children and the community next fall.
Before the Amazeum broke ground on a permanent space this morning, we visit their tinkering studio to learn through experience. While about a dozen students of KIPP Delta Public Schools, an open-enrollment charter school network in Blytheville and Helena visited the UA Fayetteville campus yesterday, university officials formally announced a partnership with the public charter school that aims to increase college attainment for students in underserved communities.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Mexico's history is long, rich and often misunderstood. We talk with a historian who has written eleven books on the subject. Plus, a conversation with a gubernatorial candidate who cites his business background as sufficient experience to serve in higher office in the state. And, a preview of the inaugural Homegrown Festival, debuting next week in Siloam Springs
A new book expands the understanding of Mexico's indigenous people and their interactions with Europeans over the past several centuries.
American Native is one of several local vendors participating in the inaugural Homegrown Festival in Siloam Springs next week. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, what has been termed by some as mommy-blogging has become big business in the area. We learn about the legality of earning money for blogs and reviews. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
The Fort Smith Symphony won't have beignets, but will have music from New Orleans this weekend.
"Do You Know What it Means..." Louis Armstrong
We welcome a new voice to Ozarks at Large just in tim eto learn more about Oscar nominations. Wayne Bell is the man behind the Culture Club segment of www.fayettevilleflyer.com.
Jacqueline Froelich reports that the National Park Service aims to eradicate invasive and exotic species on the Buffalo National River.
To comment on the NPS plan: www.parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=31771
All scoping comments must be received by February 15, 2011.
An update on a Berryville-based outfit that specializes in helping injured wildlife.
"The Real McCoy" by John Coltrane
As the legislative session continues, some of the high-profile issues begin to come to the House and Senate for consideration. Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks with Jason Tolbert about the upcoming week.
