Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the director of special education for the U.S. Department of Education; she says many with disabilities are capable of learning anything and everything that those without disabilities can. Plus, as strawberries begin to pop up in gardens and farmers' markets in the area, a group of national leaders in the industry meet in Fayetteville to discuss sustainable growing practices.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the director of special education for the U.S. Department of Education; she says many with disabilities are capable of learning anything and everything that those without disabilities can. Plus, as strawberries begin to pop up in gardens and farmers' markets in the area, a group of national leaders in the industry meet in Fayetteville to discuss sustainable growing practices.
A Wrecking Ball this month celebrates new beginnings in downtown Springdale.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.This week's primary election left some alleging that enforcement of the state's voter ID law was a complicated effort, and with many party candidates for the state legislature now chosen, some experts wonder what will become of the state's private option during next year's regular session of the General Assembly.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks with Speaker of the House Davy Carter about the issue of same-sex marriage. Also, we learn more about the weather phenomenon known as a land spout.
Only one statewide runoff election will be held next month after yesterday's primary elections, which decided the Democratic and Republican candidates for most of the races for state constitutional offices. One potential ballot measure that is just getting started with passing petitions aims to make all of arkansas wet when it comes to alcohol sales. And, the Jones Center gets another multi-million dollar gift.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: it's primary election day in Arkansas, and Roby Brock talks to three Republicans who are vying for their party's nomination for attorney general. Plus, the City of Fayetteville is looking toward the future as Baby Boomers continue to age. A new project wants the city to become an age-friendly place. And, in our monthly series on technology, we visit the VA hospital in Fayetteville, where new solar arrays aim to make the facility more sustainable.
The Veterans’ Health Care System of the Ozarks, based in Fayetteville, has installed a large solar array on it’s forested campus. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the alternative energy project is part of an ambitious U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs environmental program.
Speaker of the Arkansas House wants to call a special session of the state legislature to deal with problems with the insurance program for public school employees, and Crawford County officials are hopeful that county voters will approve a sales tax increase that would help the county build a new jail.
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Thursday, July 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, as many prepare for Fourth of July in backyards or fields of fireworks, the ticks are waiting: a new tick-borne illness has been discovered in the South. And The Cate Brothers release a new album, more than thirty years after it was originally recorded.
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center has details on what will keep us entertained during the months of November and December.
University of Arkansas Chancellor Dr. G. David Gearhart and Provost Dr. Sharon Gaber addressed concerns and invited suggestions from campus faculty members during the fall semester campus faculty meeting held yesterday on the U of A campus.
To listen to Chancellor Gearhart and Provost Gaber answer questions from the audience, click here.
“Storm Music” by Mont Alto Orchestra
In Washington County, the Coordinated Response to Elder Abuse Training Effort—CREATE for short--brought together national and state experts with local law enforcement and elder advocates, the first group of its kind in Arkansas.
“I Believe Love is Stronger Than Death” by Mont Alto Orchestra
Christina Thomas spoke with Eric Jensen, the presenter of “A History of Hip-Hop” party. The event is being hosted today at Smoke & Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville at 9 p.m.
Chris Robinson, the frontman of The Black Crowes, will perform as part of The Chris Robinson Brotherhood at George’s at 9 p.m.
“Mississippi Mile” by John Oates
