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New Arkansas Documentary “Natural State of America”
Written and produced by environmental anthropologist, Brian Campbell, the feature film profiles Ozark organic farmers and activists in Newton County struggling to protect their property and the Buffalo National River from herbicide spraying by Carroll Electric Cooperative on power line right-of-ways. Jacqueline Froelich speaks with Campbell and brings us a preview.

Story Addendum: With regard to it's herbicide vegetation management program, Carroll Electric Cooperative says members have prioritized reliable service at an affordable cost. As for petition validation to secure a ballot position for elections to the board, every signature is validated by match to membership records--with only one signature per membership accepted.
OAL Half Time
Increase in e-filing of Arkansas tax returns, development of a low cost water-treatment system at the U of A, Northwest Arkansans' performance at the Boston Marathon and No Impact Man for the fall 2011 One Book, One Community project -- on Ozarks at Large Half Time today.
Biodiesel
Energy Corps correspondent Christina Thomas reports on the pros and cons of biodiesel produced from used cooking oil from university cafeterias.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
On this spring fundraising edition of Ozarks at Large, Grammy-nominated musician John Two Hawks performs in the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio and the much-debated issue of redistricting looks closer to a resolution. Wayne Bell discusses local blogs and their appeal, and jazz entertainer Barbara Mashburn discusses her scholarship foundation's annual fundraiser.
Becca's To-Do List for Today
Dance, music, books and Pettigrew Day will keep Northwest Arkansans entertained.
Audio Extra: Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Felipe Fernández-Armesto discusses his book Food: A History and more.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Roby Brock takes a quick look at a flurry of activities in the State Capitol; the State Legislature considers Arkansas Charter School accountability and limits; Fort Smith's Michael Tilley on new jobs, media shield law and more -- on this edition of Ozarks at Large.
Counting Down
Roby Brock from www.talkbusiness.net looks back at some key legislations of the 88th General Assembly.
A Poetic Monday
"At the Bureau of Divine Music" at Nightbird Books.
March 25 in History
Béla Bartók, Freeman Owens and more in our history capsule for March 25.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Friday, March 28, 2014
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Isayah's Allstars performs inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, details on a festival that celebrates edamame, and Michael Tilley from The City Wire gets us up to date on the week in news.
Open Slots for Free Preschool Program
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A new-grant funded program will allow 40 low-income children to attend preschool in Bentonville free.
From House Speaker to Bank President
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Centennial Bank has named Speaker of the Arkansas House Davy Carter the person they want to lead the company as it merges with Liberty Bank of Jonesboro.
Navigating the Roadblocks and Detours of Mobile Vending
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Mobile vendors; notably food trucks, trailers and carts; have increasingly become fixtures in the business landscape of Northwest Arkansas, but what regulations do new mobile businesses have to follow?
"Little Food Trucks" by Ryan Alvanos
Woodland Jazz Abounds
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Our KUAF Summer Jazz Concert Series may be underway, but Ozarks at Large “bird man,” Joe Neal has discovered jazz in the woods, performed by the illustrious thrush quartet! Joe Neal is coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” published by the University of Arkansas Press. His latest book “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir,” is published by Half-Acre Press.
The Many Worlds of Bob Dorough
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"Three is a Magic Number" by Bob Dorough