Michael K. Honey's new book Sharecropper's Troubadour gives us details of the life of John L. Handcox.
Ozarks At Large
Before the Amazeum broke ground on a permanent space this morning, we visit their tinkering studio to learn through experience. 
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Mexico's history is long, rich and often misunderstood. We talk with a historian who has written eleven books on the subject. Plus, a conversation with a gubernatorial candidate who cites his business background as sufficient experience to serve in higher office in the state. And, a preview of the inaugural Homegrown Festival, debuting next week in Siloam Springs
A new book expands the understanding of Mexico's indigenous people and their interactions with Europeans over the past several centuries.
American Native is one of several local vendors participating in the inaugural Homegrown Festival in Siloam Springs next week. Before the Amazeum broke ground on a permanent space this morning, we visit their tinkering studio to learn through experience. Last week Tim Landry, a scholar studying voodoo, spoke on the University of Arkansas campus.
The Arkansas State Police will soon be on the lookout for drivers who are texting or are otherwise distracted while behind the wheel, and unemployment declines in the area.
Former First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish has a strong passion for education. He often speaks on the roles of education in the United States vs the United Kingdom. He spoke to Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas about learning in a modern society and his political career.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Also, Walmart hosts its first open call for hundreds of U.S. suppliers.
The Affordable Care Act of 2010 provides for state-based competitive marketplaces where individuals and small businesses can purchase affordable private health insurance but critics hope to block progress.
Links: www.insurance.arkansas.gov and www.healthcare.gov/law
“The Happy Birthday Song” by Andrew Bird
The singer is known for her traditional music and using a five-string banjo for accompaniment. She’ll be performing Saturday at the office of Dave McKee in Fayetteville.
For more information on Sara, visit www.saragrey.net.
Octubafest, Beats Antique, Sweeney Todd, and more make a “Manic Monday” a bearable one.
“Egyptic” by Beats Antique
The landmark is turning 75 this year. To commemorate the occasion, a concert will be held this Sunday.
For more information on the Mount Sequoyah Cross and the Sunset Concert at the Cross, visit www.mountsequoyah.org.
Pianist Jonathan Story will perform this Sunday at Sunset Concert at the Cross at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville at 5:45 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Visitors are requested to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
“Ginger and Fred” by Evelyn Glennie
