
Ozarks At Large


According to a U.S. Census Bureau report released last week, in 2010 and 2011, close to 15 percent of Americans were living under the federal poverty line, but in Arkansas, that number was as high as 17 percent. The state has consistently ranked among the states with the highest rates of poverty. On Ozarks at Large this week, we will examine Arkansas' poverty problem.
Today, Ozarks at Large's Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar examines the various definitions of poverty and the adequacy of the country's poverty measurement system. We also find out what poverty looks like at the human level.
As the sun sets this evening, the Jewish new year begins. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with a local Rabbi about the rituals and traditions associated with Rosh Hashanah, in particular an instrument called the shofar.
Over the course of the past week, we have brought you several stories about local governments opening new facilities or else expanding or rehabilitating existing facilities. Ozarks at Large’s Timothy Dennis takes a look at some of these stories in this week’s Week in Review.
Radine Trees Nehring discusses the seventh novel in her "To Die For" series set a War Eagle Craft Fair.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the duo Still on the Hill talks about their new album, and how Beaver Lake inspired the songs. Plus, we learn about how Gunderpickles started with a family recipe, and we honor the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day in our Sunday Morning Montage, a song from Cletus Got Shot and more.
Noted historian Sir David Cannadine visited KUAF yesterday to talk about his work and interests.
From mule jumps to Corvettes, this weekend has interesting festivals in store for our listeners. Becca Bacon Martin with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Lemon Tree” by Ledward Kaapana
This month five artists display novel architectural ceramics, twisted evolutionary caricatures, rustic copper jewelry as well as wearable silver sculpture, and notions of home. (Photo: “Surveyor” by Becki Lamascus)
University of Arkansas’ Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace will host the International Faith and Spirit at Work Conference November 7-9.
For registration or more information, log on to http://tfsw.uark.edu/conference.asp
“Radiation” by Apples in Stereo
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the future of Fort Smith’s Whirlpool plant, tax revenues and Steve Jobs.