Ahead on Ozarks, Roby Brock talks to the Dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service about Arkansas' election year. Also, we learn about a mobile center designed to help combat vets in rural locations. And, we explore the emerging field of cryotherapy.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, Roby Brock talks to the Dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service about Arkansas' election year. Also, we learn about a mobile center designed to help combat vets in rural locations. And, we explore the emerging field of cryotherapy.
NWA Cryotherapy is bringing the practice of using extreme cold to treat pain associated with ailments such as rheumatoid arthritis and sports injuries. Becca reminds us Rogers Historical Museum and Shiloh Museum of Ozark History have new exhibits on the way.
The Arkansas House yesterday finally secured the required supermajority to pass the appropriations bill for the Private Option expansion of Medicaid. And, state revenue comes in below forecast for February.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, Davy Carter, Speaker of the Arkansas House, talks with Roby Brock about the continuing process to decide funding for the Private Option. And Jim DePriest, a deputy Attorney General for Arkansas, explains how his office combats potential fraud against seniors.The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department continues to deal with iced-over highways across the state, while an annual tree-planting event gears up for this year's event set for this weekend.
Friday the University of Arkansas hosted a science and engineering fair with participants from school districts in fifteen surrounding counties.
Rachael DeLue was recently in northwest Arkansas and while here talked to us about the concept of southern art...and if that can even be defined.
In its second year, the Sustainable Cities Program of the UA's Applied Sustainability Center expanded to include seven more diverse Arkansas cities.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 16, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we conclude our series of conversations with candidates in primary races with GOP Congressional candidate Bruce Westerman. We also welcome Barrett Baber back into the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to hear a new take on one of his songs.
Michele Norris, co-host of All Things Considered, discusses her new book, "The Grace of Silence." It is a memoir about family, race and America.
"Oasis" by Charles Fambrough
Roby Brock of talkbusiness.net helps us understand the latest poll numbers in Arkansas races.
To hear conversation about the latest poll numbers regarding Arkansas' First Congressional District, click here.
The Arkansas Chapter of the National Trail of Tears Association hosted "We Remember, " on September 11th at the Town Center in Fayetteville, to commemorate the forced removal of the Cherokees from their land base in the late 1830s. Jacqueline Froelich attended and brings us the story and sounds of the Cherokee National Youth Choir. To learn more or to purchase a CD visit youthchoir.cherokee.org And to learn more about the National Trail of Tears visit nationaltota.org.
"Hallelujah", Santa Claus and more in today's history capsule for September 21.
A tequila testing and music are on the entertainment agenda tonight.
"Ronda a la Turca" by Brave Combo





