UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months. Ozarks At Large
UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months. Armies of insurance adjusters deploy to Central Arkansas to begin helping their customers file claims for storm damage, and Entergy Arkansas has its own army of crews working to repair the area's infrastructure.
On today's Ozarks, Walmart hosts a sustainability product expo, Mission of Mercy seeks dentists to volunteer their time, a reality show looks to cast Eureka Springs residents, and more.
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.
A service learning project used by student interns to teach the importance of community service to elementary school children works with the real life organization Chicks for Children. We visit as fourth and fifth graders wrap up the project with a song and dance.
A sustainability summit hosted yesterday in Rogers gave a forum for some of the largest food, agricultural and beverage manufacturers to promote their newest product sustainability efforts.
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel talks to Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas about lawsuits and the electric chair.
The declaration means that federal assistance will be available for individuals, local governments and businesses. Also, the number of child abuse cases in the state declines.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how members of clergy, support organizations and a T-shirt maker are helping spread relief to towns devastated by Sunday's tornadoes, and information about how anyone else can aid recovery efforts.After Sunday's tornado devastated Vilonia, Mayflower and the surrounding areas, several businesses began offering a slew of options to provide additional support to relief efforts, some traditional and others more novel.
For a list of some of the ways to help relief efforts, click here.
For a list of some of the ways to help relief efforts, click here.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the names of some publications like Time or Southern Living give readers a literal idea of what's printed on their pages, but what about 3W or Due South? We take a look at the thought behind the titles of some of the magazines published in our region. Plus, we talk with Roby Brock about some of the repercussions of Tuesday's primary runoff elections.
Governor Mike Beebe speaks with Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net about the possibility of a Hispanic-majority legislative district in northwest Arkansas and what will happen to Arkansas if the debt ceiling dilemma isn’t resolved.
Excessive heat warning in effect tonight until 8 o’clock in eastern Oklahoma and Sebastian County in Arkansas; summer drought may have a major impact on Arkansas crops; FEMA hosts a workshop at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock tomorrow to assist Arkansas businesses affected by recent disasters and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half Time.
“Dig Dis” by Hank Mobley
The Karate Kid and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will be screened at the Boone County Library and the Fayetteville Public Library respectively. Plus music performances in Fayetteville and Fort Smith.
Malco Razorback theatre in Fayetteville hosts a Harry Potter movie marathon starting just after midnight early Thursday morning.
The Botanical Garden is preparing for its Firefly Fling on Saturday.
“A Buffalo in Yellowstone” by By the End of the Night
