The annual event attracts thousands to Rogers and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for area agencies.
Ozarks At Large
This spring a number of Arkansas public schools and districts are applying to the state department of education to become “Schools of Innovation.” As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the new innovation school model is more collaborative compared to the public charter model. (Photo: applicant Leverett Elementary in Fayetteville)
State officials yesterday celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant program, and a water project 20 years in the making is finally complete.
Michael K. Honey's new book Sharecropper's Troubadour gives us details of the life of John L. Handcox.
In his weekly recap, Roby Brock discusses Home BancShares reporting a record first quarter profit and more.
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.
As you Like It will be performed by the University of Arkansas, and an Earth Day Celebration is just around the corner. Becca Martin Brown has What’s Up.
On Saturday, the Northwest Arkansas Center for Equality and P.R.I.D.E.--People Respecting Individual Differences and Equality at the University of Arkansas held a statewide LGBT summit on the UofA campus. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, transgenderism was a key issue.
Before the Amazeum broke ground on a permanent space this morning, we visit their tinkering studio to learn through experience. One of the country's most accomplished and most respected writers is coming to the Fayetteville Town Center Monday night.
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Sunday, June 8, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a float along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a hog farm started business near the waterway, and a brand new water park in Siloam Springs is almost ready for the public. And speaking of being ready for the public, the Walmart AMP in Rogers last night had its public debut. Blake Shelton was the first headliner to perform in the new venue, but a few days earlier, we got a sneak preview of the facility.
The debate on congressional districts refuses to die; plus, a celebration at Fort Chaffee Barbershop Museum.
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"Spinout" by Elvis Presley
Jodi drops hints about Walton Arts Center's next season and updates us on what's coming up this week.
"Cardboard Wings" by Mike Anderson
Yesterday, the Steinway Grand in the Firmin-Garner Performance studio, a gift from Mark and Victoria Rumsey, and employees of Zero Mountain, Inc., was dedicated in Mary Baker Rumsey's honor. Mary Baker Rumsey was the grandmother of Mark Rumsey and a talented pianist.
Art Day at Jones Center for Families in Springdale and Shrek Forever After at Fayetteville Public Library for free!
Byron Janis, the Quartering Act and more in our history capsule for March 24.
