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.
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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.
Lockheed Martin and Peco Foods are among those companies creating jobs in the state.The Mid-continent Independent System Operator, who will manage Entergy Arkansas' power grid, breaks ground on its regional headquarters. Urban agriculture rules are again slated for discussion in Fayetteville, and a federal judge strikes down the state's 12-week abortion ban.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, May 26, 2014
For a holiday edition of Ozarks at Large we hear highlights from a show at Fayetteville Public Library featuring songwriters Candy Lee, Shawn James and Barrett Baber.
Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net sits down with an advocate for bringing back downtowns in Arkansas cities.
Tonight the Boston Mountain Brassworks will perform a concert on the University of Arkansas campus. We have a preview of the program that includes music that spans centuries, styles and genres.
"Waltz for Debby" by Bill Evans
Steve Van Zandt, the SOS distress signal and more in our history capsule for November 22.
Thanksgiving week is a slow week, so Becca helps us plan a few weeks ahead for a busy holiday season.
"Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne
Christopher Spencer of www.ozarksunbound.com is back for another Monday conversation with host Kyle Kellams. Their guest this week is George Arnold, former newspaper writer and editor. The topic this week: the 2010 election.
"Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" by Charles Mingus
