
Ozarks At Large



Meredith Martin Moats begins a book review series on Arkansas books, written in not so recent years.



In today's week in review, Timothy Dennis looks at the past week's headlines involving money, from federal grants for XNA to tax-free reparations to Mayflower residents from ExxonMobil.
Heads of some of the state's community health clinics say that one aspect of the private option for Medicaid expansion won't reimburse the clinics enough for them to stay open. Arkansas lawmakers continue to explore ways to administer the death penalty, though the drug commonly used to administer lethal injections remains unavailable. The board of Ozark Regional Transit looks at taking management in-house next year. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department announces several road construction projects to be started in the next few years.
In the first story of our new, monthly "Locally Made" series, we profile the "noble-hearted country folk" who create handmade items for their business,
Opponents to Arkansas' 12-week abortion ban are asking a federal judge to issue a permanent injunction to prevent the law from ever being enforced. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport gets a $3.4 million grant that will be used for pavement upgrades, a master plan and more. Mount Sequoyah Gardens in Fayetteville is getting upgrades to make it a more appealing overlook. And, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is holding several public meetings around the state regarding a revised statewide ten-year solid waste plan.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we learn the trick of the trade with a monster truck driver. Plus, if you had a magazine, how would you choose its name? Would it be literal, a hint as to what's expected inside, or something completely different?
During the official opening day ceremonies, we heard remarks from Alice Walton, Crystal Bridges' executive director Don Bacigalupi, and the museum's architect, Moshe Safdie.
For a slideshow of photos from the opening ceremony, click
“Anthropology” by: Charlie Parker
One 11.11.11, we roamed the galleries of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art taping reaction from locals, volunteers, visitors, staff and a lead acquisitions curator.
Becca gives us some entertainment options for the weekend once we've finished our visit to Crystal Bridges.
“Arkansas Traveler” by Speedy West
Following opening day ceremonies, we speak to some visitors on the Bentonville Square including Dick Trammel, Senator John Boozman, Congressman Steve Womack, and Mike Malone.
Arkansas-grown Christmas trees could be in short supply this season.