Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we travel back in time to take a look at the decade that was the 1980s, and The Jones Center closes in on two decades of existence and opens its services up to more than just families.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we travel back in time to take a look at the decade that was the 1980s, and The Jones Center closes in on two decades of existence and opens its services up to more than just families.
Ever wonder what happens after you throw that bowling ball and the pins roll round? We find out with a look behind the scenes of a local bowling alley in Rogers.Meredith Martin Moats begins a book review series on Arkansas books, written in not so recent years.
The four corners region of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas are at the epicenter of an unusual weather phenomenon categorized as “derechos.” An expert at the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center explains. (Map courtesy SPC)
Ozarks at Large’s insect expert Dr. Donald Steinkrasu takes a stab at playing movie critic. We take a look at insects’ role in film.
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, Noble Dwelling. 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, Noble Dwelling
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?
A project at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks will teach people how to make birdhouses and hopefully attract bluebirds. Antoinette also tells us what else is up in the coming week.
The National Labor Relations Board issues a ruling in Walmart's case against an organization that claims to be struggling to raise awareness about the company's labor practices. A bill that would bar doctors from conducting abortions on women as early as six weeks pregnant passes the state Senate. And rains from earlier this week have raised the water level at Beaver Lake, though the lake is still several feet below normal levels.
"30 Rock Theme" by Jeff Richmond
Michael Tilley from The City Wire helps us review the week's business and political news.
Following yesterday's Energize NWA Summit in Rogers, plans begin for healthy initiatives in northwest Arkansas.
"A Walk" by Tycho
The comedic, two-man show "Potted Potter" condenses all seven Harry Potter books into a 70-minute production that is coming to the Walton Arts Center.
