Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
Ozarks At Large
The first in a series of meetings looking at overhauling workforce development education in the state is held. Freidns of one Fayetteville park organize in order to potentially grow the large public amenity, and a series of meetings in coming weeks will show what's being done to mitigate the impairment of one local waterway.
We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.

Governor Mike Beebe yesterday officially issued the call for a special session of the state legislature. The Federal Reserve Bank released its quarterly Burgundy Book, which provides some insight into the health of the state's economy. hundreds of volunteers associated with World Changers are descending upon Fort Smith to help with some repairs to homes in the city. And the city of Fayetteville recently released a new Web application to help city residents find city information applicable to where they live in the city.
UA Professor Angie Maxwell argues that the attention the South received throughout the 20th century in regards to three particular events has shaped the Southern Identity that exists yet today. She discusses her book The Indicted South: Public Criticism, Southern Inferiorty, and the the Politics of Whiteness with Ozarks’ Christina Karnatz.

A nearly one-thousand mile bicycle journey passed through northwest Arkansas yesterday as riders commemorate the forced removal of thousands of Cherokee people along the Trail of tears.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
We are experiencing another round of intense winter weather in Northwest Arkansas, but it seems residents are better prepared. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, tonight, we may see record breaking cold.
"Vaka" by Sigur Ros
A C-130J recently made a stop at Drake Field in Fayetteville and was open to the public for tours.
For a video extra of the aircraft's visit to Northwest Arkansas, click here.
Our History Doctor, Bill Smith, uses the naming of a new White House press secretary to take a look back at the history of the position.
Shakira, New Amsterdam and more in our history capsule for February 2.
The latest Theater Squared production, an original script, opens Friday. Last month a panel discussion, at the Fayetteville Public Library, devoted to the play provided insight to the work. For more information, visit www.theater2.org.
"Love" by Pharoah Sanders