No matter how hard some may try, money is inescapable. We use it to buy stuff, and most often we pay taxes with it. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis takes a look at news stories related to citiesí tax revenue from the past week.
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The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission waits for more input before deciding whether to give $1 million to the U of A, but the commission gives out more than $145,000 to a number of other groups. State officials work to close a funding gap in Arkansas' Medicaid system, and the city of Fort Smith takes another look at zoning for sexually oriented businesses.
David Shipler, author of the book “The Working Poor” spent time in northwest Arkansas last month for the annual One Book, One Community event. During his visit he participated in a public discussion at the Fayetteville Public Library.

Crystal Bridges of American Art in Bentonville is one year (and one day) old today. We take a look back at the museum's last twelve months.

The Great American Smokeout is this Thursday. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with Rhonda Brammell of the American Cancer Society about the national day aimed at encouraging smokers to quit.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we'll hear wedding bells in our Sunday Morning Montage, and we'll talk about talking about faith. And, we visit two different buildings in downtown Fayetteville that have been around for about three-quarters of a century.
Becca says the approaching weekend has so much to do, she's getting a 60-hour head start.
"Taking a Chance on Love" by Terell Stafford
The Fayetteville Jazz Collective is an 18-member big band with plenty of sound and an upcoming gig at the UARK Ballroom in Fayetteville. For more information visit fayettevillejazzcollective.org
A memorial service is being planned for Jefferson Thomas, who was one of the nine black students who integrated Little Rock Central. he died in Ohio on Sunday. at the age of 67.
"Soft Landing" by Tom Salvatori
Fayetteville teen Serena Caffrey is an independent social entrepreneur. And one of her passion's is green cooking. On Saturday September 11th at Nibbles Academy she'll teach young people how to prepare easy from scratch meals, with fresh, locally grown food. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to her kitchen.
To reserve a class spot for your child call Nibbles Academy at 966-4499. And for details visit Serena's blog: paperyear.blogspot.com.
Terry Rowlett grew up in rural Arkansas and that upbringing remains a big influence on his art. His current exhibit "At the Edge of Eden" can be seen at the University of Arkansas' Fine Arts Center gallery through October 1. To see more of Terry's work,
"Imeland" by Groupa