The latest enrollment numbers for Arkansas' Private Option are announced, the city of Fayetteville gets ready to accept nearly a million dollars in grants for trails construction, design and engineering,and one water-borne illness is making the rounds through Arkansas and the nation.
Ozarks At Large
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, previews tonight's opening of a classic at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale.
Fans from around the world are cheering for their teams during the World Cup in bars and homes across northwest Arkansas.
An important phase of the recovery after this spring's tornado is coming to an end in Mayflower.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses the latest economic numbers for the region...and the dreams of bringing professional hockey to Fort Smith.
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross. Also, the architect of Crystal Bridges visits Bentonville. Joe Crookston is back in Fayetteville for workshops, a concert and the screening of a documentary inspired by one of his songs.
Becca has more on an exhibit of lithographs showcasing westward expansion at the Fort Smith Museum of History through August 10.
We take a stroll to learn about the people behind a few of the names you'll find downtown.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.
Noted historian Sir David Cannadine visited KUAF yesterday to talk about his work and interests.
From mule jumps to Corvettes, this weekend has interesting festivals in store for our listeners. Becca Bacon Martin with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Lemon Tree” by Ledward Kaapana
This month five artists display novel architectural ceramics, twisted evolutionary caricatures, rustic copper jewelry as well as wearable silver sculpture, and notions of home. (Photo: “Surveyor” by Becki Lamascus)
University of Arkansas’ Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace will host the International Faith and Spirit at Work Conference November 7-9.
For registration or more information, log on to http://tfsw.uark.edu/conference.asp
“Radiation” by Apples in Stereo
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the future of Fort Smith’s Whirlpool plant, tax revenues and Steve Jobs.
