Only five swimming beaches were closed throughout Arkansas during the Memorial Day weekend, as E. Coli hot spots haven't been as bad so far as in previous years. And, passage of a water projects bill in Congress may mean federal money for waterway infrastructure projects in Arkansas.
Ozarks At Large
For a holiday edition of Ozarks at Large we hear highlights from a show at Fayetteville Public Library featuring songwriters Candy Lee, Shawn James and Barrett Baber.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.Dick Johnson says his new CD, Spig, has the influences of Ashdown and Fayetteville.
The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks has received a $33,000 grant to help begin the process of implementing Safe Routes to School throughout northwest Arkansas. And, traditional marriage advocates gathered in Little Rock yesterday to voice their opposition to recent rulings in favor of same-sex marriage in Arkansas.
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.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.
Melody Musgrove, director of the Office of Special Education Programs for the U.S. Department of Education, was the commencement speaker for the UA's College of Education and Health Professions.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.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, how to stay safe and entertained this summer. Also, we learn about a tick-borne illness called bobcat fever that's affecting local cats.
The U.S. Interior Department has unveiled a national strategy to combat a plague threatening cave bat populations across the United States, including in Arkansas. The plan’s release coincided with a major conference held in Little Rock, May 17th. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
“Afai Bowon” by King Sunny Ade
Tonight there will be a meeting at Fayetteville City Hall to discuss an effort to create a local food directory.
Those interested in the NWA Local Food Guide can email localfoodguidenwa@gmail.com.
Here are some examples of current food guides from around the country:
www.buyappalachian.org
www.lanefood.org/locally-grown.php
www.localtable.net/farm_guide/index.php
www.buylocalshenvalley.org
Becca reports from New Orleans on things to do in NOLA and Northwest Arkansas.
“Tipitina” by Professor Longhair
Wayne Bell, author of Culture Club for www.fayettevilleflyer.com previews the upcoming Tony Awards.
To hear more from this conversation, click here.
“Overture” by The King and I Orchestra
While in town to perform at the Gulley Park Summer Concert Series, Austin-based musician Patricia Vonne stopped by the studio for a chat and castanet lessons.
