The Government Accountability Office is looking into a measure that may grant Arkansas millions of dollars in what's called "compact impact grants" to offset health, education and welfare costs for thousands of Marshallese who've migrated to the state. Jacqueline Froelich reports.Ozarks At Large
The Government Accountability Office is looking into a measure that may grant Arkansas millions of dollars in what's called "compact impact grants" to offset health, education and welfare costs for thousands of Marshallese who've migrated to the state. Jacqueline Froelich reports.The Arkansas House opened the regular session yesterday and new Speaker of the House Robert Moore spoke to his fellow lawmakers.
Hear all of the Speaker's address here.
The 88th Arkansas General Assembly convenes this week in its regular biennial session. Jacqueline Froelich spoke with several state Tea Party leaders to see how they've prepared.Becca has little to suggest for this day-after-the-Sugar-Bowl, but she is looking forward to the weekend.
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a closer look at a small family-owned company that researches and develops computer devices for those are disabled. Also, a local police department is hosting it's annual Polar Bear Plunge to support Special Olympics. Plus, Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net reviews the top business developments of 2010, we prepare for the Sugar Bowl and more.
A pretty little lake on the Ozark St.-Francis National Forest west of Fayetteville is getting a big makeover this winter. Jacqueline Froelich takes us there for a look.
Suchness Spa proprietor, Catherina Zorok Bernstein, travels twice a year to northeastern Thailand to trade with tribal artisans. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to her cache of beautiful handcrafted clothing and jewelry that she sells in a special storefront in the historic New Orleans Hotel in downtown Eureka Springs.Billy Bragg, It's a Wonderful Life and more in our history capsule for December 20.
If you're looking for our one-song sample of this year's concert at First United Methodist
Church in Fort Smith, tune in to PJ tomorrow at 11am on KUAF, 91.3 FM to hear the concert.
The artist collective that dwell in the Fayetteville Underground extend season's greetings as well as an invitation to browse their December exhibit of work specially priced for holiday purchase. Jacqueline Froelich provides a look.
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Monday, March 24, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, upgrades to a nearly decade-old program are designed to more effectively connect consumers with local farmers. Plus, the deadline to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act is on the horizon. We learn about the consequences of failing to enroll in coverage.
Roby Brock leads a roundtable discussion on workforce education.
Planners for Pea Ridge National Military Park in northwest Arkansas in Garfield seek to return the American Civil War battlefield back to its original ecological nature. Chief Resources Manager, Kevin Eads takes us on a tour.
Becca says Creed's former lead singer will perform at Neumeier's Rib Room tonight.
Eleven acres adjacent to Gulley Park were recently put on the market. Friends of Gulley Park hope to raise the funds necessary to buy the property, expand the park and maintain the atmosphere of the current public space.
Local grocery shelves have a new local item on them. Bernice's Hellacious Hummus is make in northwest Arkansas.
