We get a peek at the new green roof on the University of Arkansas campus. It is visually pleasing, but also has practical implications.
Ozarks At Large
Roby Brock talks to Kyle Kellams about possible political repercussions following the resignation of State Senator Paul Bookout.
Ahead on Ozarks at Large, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross discusses federal health care reform, the recent endorsement he received from Governor Mike Beebe and more. Plus the complicated world of intellectual property rights and we continue our series on what health care reform might mean for Arkansas. Jacqueline Froelich examines how small businesses could be affected.
Brooklyn-based artist Shira E brought her new CD, Shouts and Sparks, and her sampler to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio recently.
We sift through the details of how small business in Arkansas will be affected by the new health care law. Two experts, from the Arkansas Insurance Department and the Arkansas Small Business Administration, serve as navigators.
The Walton Family Foundation contributes $2 million to the U.S. Marshall's Museum in Fort Smith. The Superintendent of Clarksville Schools speaks to a national radio program about why he thinks that arming teachers is still a good idea, though the head of the Arkansas Department of Education says there are safer alternatives. And several roundabouts are coming soon to a Springdale street.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a U of A researcher discusses the science studying the causes of heat stroke. Plus, NWACC partners with various organizations to help teach the community about America's music.The Care Foundation awards more than $1 million toward greater community wellness in Northwest Arkansas. And Governor Beebe calls on state lawmakers to use state money to increase monitoring of the Buffalo River watershed near a controversial hog farm.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas (www.talkbusiness.net) discusses what Walmart's latest reported earnings means for the overall U.S. economy.Ahead on this edition of weekend Ozarks, music made with bedsprings and sawblades, and we learn the history behind a lake in Benton County, and it isn't Beaver Lake.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we talk with one Huntsville resident whose four-legged friend has learned to recycle. Plus, we have our weekly conversation with Becca Martin Brown from Northwest arkansas Newspapers and more.
Summer camps begin on Monday, July 25th and culminate with the on-stage presentation of Robin Hood inside Breedlove Auditorium on the UAFS campus Friday night, July 29th at 6pm.
Amy Stewart, author of “Wicked Plants,” has a new book that focuses on “Wicked Bugs.”
Chase Missy discusses what it's like being musicians with a family as well as bonding with other artists.
To see video of Chase Missy performing in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, click here.
We take a walk on the museum grounds to see some of the special plant material installed and hear about plans.
Becca tells us where all the fireworks displays will be this evening.
