Becca Martin Brown, with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says free talks this week will cover Ozark living, the Spiro Mounds and give you a chance to hear Newbery-Medal winning author Christopher Paul Curtis.
Ozarks At Large
Members of industry, government and education gathered yesterday for a career and technical education Summit in northwest Arkansas. The goal of the event was to determine how to meet the needs of the area's growing economy.
Music, cell phones and fishing are all being used to help raise money, food and awareness for area nonprofits.
The 2014 Natural Wonders: The State of Children's Health in Arkansas report examines a number of children's healthcare issues like oral care and immunizations. 
American public colleges and universities seek to contain wage and benefit costs by hiring contingent faculty—those without permanent status. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, such faculty on certain campuses face an "ivory ceiling."Governor Mike Beebe yesterday issued a line-item veto on a tax exemption for sand used in oil and natural gas drilling. The state's top economist says that the latest unemployment numbers show positive growth in the state's economy. And the Siloam Springs board of directors is set to consider a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance.
Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.
Tyson Foods responds to issues raised in the new book The Meat Racket.
Christopher Leonard follows the rise of Tyson Foods in his new book The Meat Racket.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 23, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
We talk with Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com and Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net about the life and legacy of Don Tyson.
To view the Don Tyson introduction video for the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame click here.
The Fayetteville Underground is hailing the new year, as Jacqueline Froelich reports, with a fresh exhibit and First Thursday reception tonight. For details visit www.fayettevilleunderground.blogspot.com
Earl Scruggs, Walter J. Lemke and more in our history capsule for January 6.
Becca says while there is plenty happening tonight, there is even more this weekend.
"Work Song" by Cannonball Adderley
PJ is back for her first film score conversation of the new year. Today, how one composer provided the score for two versions of the same film. Sort of.
