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.
Dr. Estes from Mercy's Bella Vista clinic discusses how to protect yourself against heat, ticks, and more.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.
This morning, the Bentonville Public School District broke ground on its new high school project in Centerton.
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.
Roby Brock of talkbusiness.net talks with Jason Tolbert of tolbertreport.com and Blake Rutherford of blakesthinktank.com about the latest in Arkansas politics, including the race for the U.S. Senate in Arkansas.Roby, Blake and Jason also have thoughts about two of Arkansas' races for the U.S. House. You can hear that conversation by clicking here.
During the summertime, floating down the nearest river in a canoe is a popular pastime. A new website will help visitors decide if the conditions of the Buffalo River are suitable for floating prior to their arrival. Antoinette Grajeda reports. For more information click here.
"Mrs. Firecracker's Place" by Richard Gilewitz
Satchmo, A-Rod, and more in our history capsule for August 4.
Becca Bacon Martin, editor of What's Up in northwest Arkansas newspapers, has suggestions for Wednesday entertainment.
