Late last week, two elder World War II veterans joined a group of corporate supporters and friends to bid a formal farewell to Arkansas Honor Flights.
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Late last week, two elder World War II veterans joined a group of corporate supporters and friends to bid a formal farewell to Arkansas Honor Flights.
St. Vincent Health System and Conway Regional Health System are discussing an exclusive strategic affiliation. Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas has the details.Although income tax revenue declined in the latest report, gross general revenue is above forecast, and one state economist says that revenue numbers are generally looking good, Plus, early voting begins across the state for preferential primary and non-partisan judicial general elections.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the founders of Olivia's Basket share the spirit of their late daughter and of the organization she inspired. Plus, our insect expert offers low-tech solutions to pesky insects in the garden.Here are the clips used in this morning's montage about trains:
- Polar Express
- “Folsom Prison Blues” by Johnny Cash
- Thomas the Tank Engine
- "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie” by Louis Jordan
- Murder on the Orient Express
- “Casey Jones” by the Grateful Dead
- Back to the Future III
- The Great Train Robbery
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles
- Stand By Me
- “Come on and Ride It” by the Quad City DJs
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Children's House in Springdale is trying to help some of the most neglected and abused children in two northwest Arkansas counties. Plus, how a public forum tomorrow, also in Springdale, is designed to stimulate children's learning even when school is not in session.
Singer-songwriter Guy Clark talks to Bryan Hembree of 3 Penny Acre and Kyle Kellams about his career and new live CD in advance of his upcoming performance at Fayetteville Roots Festival.
For more information on the festival, log on to www.fayettevilleroots.com.
“Roscoe” by Bill Frisell
Jodi Beznoska of Walton Arts Center has details on the magic show by Australian James Galea, Charlie Daniels’ performance at the AMP and other upcoming events.
Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks to contributor Suzi Parker who’s covered the West Memphis Three case for years about the latest developments.
“New Orleans Instrumental” by REM
Yesterday afternoon, the University of Arkansas celebrated the construction of Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center, a facility that will offer a research and education platform to U of A students.
We go to the White River in Carroll County to watch Doug Powell launch his gorgeous handmade wooden kayak—a project chronicled by Benton County Daily Record’s David Dempsey, on the nwaonline.com photo blog.
