Senator Pryor and Congressman Cotton visited acres of idle pipeline in Central Arkansas yesterday, and they both issued renewed calls to approve the Keystone XL. Plus, several roadways in the area are closed, either for bridge inspection or condemnation.
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Robin Marty says recent legislation regarding abortion in several states is creating a bigger gap in available medical care for women of different economic levels.
Nerdies is offering summer sessions next month, Apple Seeds is hosting a teaching farm tool drive, and more.
Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.
After Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza overturned the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage late Friday, dozens of couples rushed to the only courthouse open in the state on Saturday to obtain licenses—in the “Wedding Capital of the South”--Eureka Springs. Jacqueline Froelich was there. (UPDATE: As of 10:45am May 12th, the Carroll County Clerk's office stopped issuing licenses to same-sex couples, until further notice.)
Governor Mike Beebe has joined other governors in a call on Congress to forgo certain cuts to the National Guard. And although three Arkansas counties were issuing marriage certificates this morning to same-sex couples, others were not and instead are waiting on a ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the duo Still on the Hill talks about their new album, and how Beaver Lake inspired the songs. Plus, we learn about how Gunderpickles started with a family recipe, and we honor the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day in our Sunday Morning Montage, a song from Cletus Got Shot and more.
Still on the Hill's latest album aims to help educate northwest Arkansas residents about the history of Beaver Lake, and to promote a greater stewardship of the region's largest drinking water reservoir.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, June 9, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, we learn the differences between various types of Arkansas charter schools. Plus, a UA researcher receives a grant to study the genetic composition of diatoms.
Wayne Bell of www.fayettevilleflyer.com talks about romantic comedies.
Earlier this month, six public open house workshops were organized by the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and planning consultants Alta/Greenways to share information and invite suggestions regarding the Northwest Arkansas Razorback Regional Greenway.
The butterfly house complex, the first of its kind in our region, will stand on the west side of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.
Christian Hoff is a cast member of The Midtown Men. The show will be at Walton Arts Center Friday night at eight, Saturday afternoon at 2 and again Saturday night at eight.
To hear more of our conversation with Christian Hoff, click here.
Learn more about The Midtown Men at www.themidtownmen.com.
“Happy Together” by The Midtown Men
Summer’s nearing its end but there’s still plenty to do.
