The latest from the Arkansas Legislature, construction work on Fayetteville's roundabout, Good Friday closings and more.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, The Steel Mill Super Project continues to be examined, scrutinized and debated. Grant Tennille with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission talks about the project. Plus Thomas Hylton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is coming to Fayetteville to talk about his crusade for smarter city planning.
Thomas Hylton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, has made smarter city planning his passion. He'll speak at the University of Arkansas April 4th about his book Save Our Land, Save Our Towns. We talked to him in advance of his visit.
The most famous resident from fictional Lake Woebegone is on stage tonight at Walton Arts Center and some amazing animals are coming soon.Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Media says spring break is over and the entertainment opportunities abound.
In today's Segment A, we look at the Arkansas House's vote yesterday to override Governor Mike Beebe's veto of a controversial voter ID bill. The House also passed a resolution in support of the federal Defense of Marriage Act, a resolution that sparked emotion from both supporters and opponents of same-sex marriage. And the Razorback Baseball team continues its winning streak.
Ahead on Ozarks: The Steel Mill Super Project continues to be examined, scrutinized and debated. Grant Tennille with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission talks about the project. Plus Thomas Hylton, a Pulitzer Prize-winner journalist is coming to Fayetteville to talk about his crusade for smarter city planning.
A special report offers highlights of Bentonville's past, present and future.Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Media says spring break is over and the entertainment opportunities abound.
Arkansas lawmakers begin to work toward $100 million in tax cuts, though it will reportedly take some convincing before Governor Mike Beebe signs off on the proposed cuts. Advocates are calling for new administrators at a Northwest Arkansas veterans' home. And, a Fayetteville resident and immigration reform advocate is honored by President Obama while an equality rally takes place in downtown Fayetteville.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 16, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a Fayetteville resident whose grandson was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting a year ago. Plus, we learn more about Healing Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Becca says there are still things to do, see and hear before the Christmas weekend.
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by The Jim Cullen Jazz Band
Wind continues to be a big business in Arkansas. Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks to one company president about the state's role in the wind energy industry.
"The First Noel" by Al Di Meola
Our original radio play is approaching a close as Meredith, our modern-day Scrooge, begins to change.
A local healthcare provider is using a new electronic system to give patients easier access to their health records.
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" by The Canadian Brass
Beginning Christmas Eve there will be three free meals in and around the village.
