Ozarks At Large
In this morning's Week in Review, we look at the stories we've covered concerning the partial shutdown of the federal government that started as the calendar flipped over to October.
Block Street Hot Club, who you can often find performing at the Fayetteville Farmers Market, stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. 
It's not too early to get your holiday portraits made. And if you have them made at an upcoming event at Mt. Sequoyah, your sitting fee will benefit the Northwest Arkansas Family Network.
Years after, and miles south, of the well-known battles of Pea Ridge and Prairie Grove, the Civil War continued to be fought in central and southern Arkansas. David E. Casto writes about the fighting in his new book, Arkansas Late in the Civil War.
Ahead on Weekend Ozarks, a tour of historic Cane Hill, and a conversation with the author of Camp Nine, Vivian Schiffer. The book has been selected as the 2013 If All Arkansas Read The Same Book book.
The Arkansas Center For The Book this week made its selection for the 2013 If All Arkansas Read The Same Book Program. Kyle Kellams spoke with Vivienne Schiffer, the author of the novel Camp Nine, this year's selection.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, new efforts to revitalize historic Cane Hill, and we take a boat ride with the University of Arkansas Water Ski Club. Plus, a look at the 2013 State of Northwest Arkansas Report.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, what has been termed by some as mommy-blogging has become big business in the area. We learn about the legality of earning money for blogs and reviews. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
Do we really need to spritz toxic chemicals in our kitchens and on our yards and gardens to quell insect invasion? A science known as integrated pest management provides a greener, safer option. In northwest Arkansas there's one alternative pest control operator. Jacqueline Froelich goes out on a job with him and reports on an emerging industry.
To learn more about integrated pest management visit epa.gov and to find out about alternative pest control check out greenvalleypestco.com.
When perusing the rows of trees and flowers at the local nursery, patrons are often searching for the most aesthetically pleasing plant to place in their yard. What many of them may not consider is the impact their choice could have on the insects in their yard. A Delaware author will share his thoughts on the matter during an upcoming trip to Fayetteville.
More information on the event is available by calling Cindi Cope at 479-521-0934.
For more information on Doug Tallamy, visit bringingnaturehome.net.
Late last week the two major party candidates for Arkansas' U.S. Senate seat shared a stage together for the first time in the fall campaign season. Roby Brock from talkbusiness.net talked with Andrew DeMillo from the Associated Press about the event.
For more of Roby Brock's coverage of Arkansas politics and business visit www.talkbusiness.net
A blues guitarist, balloon and more in our history capsule for August 17.
For the second consecutive day, Becca has a loud suggestion.
"New Planet" by Martin, Modeski and Wood
