Clint Fullin is an example of the second (or third) generation of documentary filmmakers with connections to the University of Arkansas Department of Journalism.
Ozarks At Large
Flooding affects many parts of Northwest Arkansas, manufacturing defects apparently affected the Pegasus Pipeline when it was tested in 2006, and the state lottery commission is finding itsself on the wrong end of a lawsuit.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: Tontitown is in the middle of its 115th grape Festival. A lot of chickens, a lot of spaghetti and a lot of rolls are coming out of the parish hall kitchen. Plus Brandan O'Connell visits with me at the spot of some of his greatest inspiration or art: the aisles of Wal-Mart. And in just a few minutes we catch up with Roby Brock as he begins Campaign 2014 coverage, more than a year before election day. Yesterday he spent a day with Congressman Tom Cotton as he launches his campaign bid against Senator Mark Pryor. Today Roby is traveling with the senator.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers says her colleague Kevin Kinder has all the goods on upcoming live music in the area.
The Tontitown Grape Festival is in its 115th year. We found out a little about the work required in the kitchen…and why spaghetti and fried chicken go together in Tontitown.
Artists find inspiration in all kinds of places, including the produce section of the world's largest retailer.
Roby Brock of our content partner Talk Business Arkansas has been with Congressman Tom Cotton and Senator Mark Pryor as they being, in earnest, their campaigns for the 2014 season.Though Bentonville has been getting much attention for its upcoming millage election, West Fork is getting ready for a millage election of its own next month. A sizable gift is made to the U of A, and the Arkansas Department of Health warns Arkansans to protect themselves when exposed to the seasonal heat.
The Fourth Annual Skydive for Kids event benefiting the Child Advocacy Center of Benton County will take place August 17th at the Skydive Skyranch. We learn more about the sport and the organization, plus a roundup of other nonprofit events happening in the next month.The Young Artists Guild production of Les Miserables last summer is receiving attention. The production will be honored with five national awards later this month.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 23, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we travel to Mutasia by visiting with the author of the series for young readers. Plus, gifts for children that encourage a love for insects and nature. Becca Martin Brown tells us where to catch Santa in the next two days before Christmas, and a Talk Business Arkansas update.
The Mexican Government on Monday awarded a grant to the Hispanic Women's Organization of Arkansas to distribute to Mexican students seeking higher education. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the enduring support the group has provided to the state’s growing Hispanic community.
To learn more visit www.hwoa.org.
Taxes, tax cuts and cell phones were among the topics in Little Rock yesterday.
Last fall, an original play called Imogene debuted at the University of Fort Smith. The work was written and directed by theater instructor Bob Stevenson, who gives us an update on the show's success.
The Andrews Sisters, “The Camel Newsreel Theatre” and more in our history capsule for February 16.
