A recent study suggests that Arkansas' two racetrack and gaming complexes have a sizable impact on the state's economy. Fayetteville Public Schools prepares to offer free meals to city youths through the summer, and an effort to raise the state's minimum wage gets a groundswell of support.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
Memorial Day marks the opening of public swimming pool season across America. And this summer, an article about pools and race will be published in the Arkansas Historical Quarterly, titled “Going off the Deep End: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Desegregation of Little Rock’s Public Swimming Pools.” Jacqueline Froelich spoke with author and historian John Kirk.Leslie Rutledge and David Sterling are seeking the Republican nomination for Arkansas Attorney General. You can see the entire interview here.
Officials with the U.S. Marshals Museum yesterday approved its 2015 budget, which includes allocations for architectural, exhibit and operational costs. President Clinton speaks to the role presidential libraries serve in providing historical context, and state revenue numbers for May came in below what economists expected.
Ahead on Ozarks, workforce officials try to improve job training to meet industry demands. And, we look at the University of Arkansas' autism intervention program.
Ozarks at Large’s insect expert discusses the annual trip the monarch butterflies make from the northern United States to Mexico. He also suggests planting milkweed to help to nourish them as they make their way through your yard.
This month's featured artist for Springdale Public Library's Art in the Park program is Katryna Wade.
The University of Arkansas has just completed its first year of a new autism intervention education program. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the curriculum is part of statewide initiative to assist children and families dealing with autism spectrum disorders.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a visit to a jeweler's studio where she makes trinkets of beauty with stones, sterling silver and words on metal. Plus, we talk with blogger Mat Campbell of the Blue Hog Report about how the lawyer-turned-journalist uncovers and covers political happenings in the state.
Manhattan Transfer will play its holiday show tonight at Walton Arts Center, and “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be at Nadine Baum Studios right across the street
“Oh Christmas Tree” by Kelly Mulhollan
Kyle, Iti and Rhonda Dillard, KUAF’s underwriting director, give away gift certificates from Debra Dubois Massage Therapist, Arsaga’s, Newton’s Jewelers in Fort Smith, White River Nursery, and Urban Jungle.
“Here Comes Santa Claus” by Asleep at the Wheel
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center has all the details on holiday-themed shows and ticket availability.
“Happy Holiday” by Manhattan Transfer
Kyle, Iti and Rhonda Dillard, KUAF’s underwriting director, give away gift certificates from New Design School, Live on Stage, the University of Arkansas Bookstore, Rogers Historical Museum and Dog Party U.S.A.
“Carol of the Bells” by California Guitar Trio
A survey conducted by the United Way of Northwest Arkansas shows that local non-profits are serving more people in spite of despite earning lesser money.
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas” by Oscar Peterson
