The Red Barn Ramblers band is nearly twenty members strong and includes musicians from several area blues and rock groups. When they get together, they raise money for good causes.Ozarks At Large
The Red Barn Ramblers band is nearly twenty members strong and includes musicians from several area blues and rock groups. When they get together, they raise money for good causes.Becca Martin Brown of NWA Newspapers gives a litany of entertainment options for Mothers' Day gifts.
Researchers at the University of Arkansas recently completed a study, concluding that the use of sequential pricing based on real-time knowledge of shopper preferences could increase retailer profits. Ozarks at Larges Christina Thomas spoke with Cary Deck and John Aloysius of the Walton College of Business.Two public meetings were held late yesterday in Jasper to address concerns about the large CAFO in Newton County. Picasolar took home several thousand dollars from an MIT competition earlier this week. Fort Smith has finished automating trash collection, but now the city's sanitation department is turning its eye to automating recyclable collection. And speaking of Fort Smith, Senator Mark Pryor demands answers from the U.S. Air Force regarding the future of the 188th Fighter Wing.
Daniel Hintz from Downtown Bentonville explains why dogs will rule an upcoming farmers' market and why art will be all over the city in June.Ozarks at Large's Meredith Martin Moats recently sat in on a conversation with Bud Rector, who will turn 99 later this year and has lived almost all his life in Yell County. We conclude her two-part report on his recollections of an Arkansas that has nearly vanished.
Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers reminds us that the Washtington Elementary PTO will host the 10th annual Tour of Homes Saturday.
Gregory Alan Isakov's mini tour of Northwest Arkansas continues tonight at George's Majestic Lounge.Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announces the creation of a clearinghouse for people affected by the Mayflower oil spill. Fort Smith residents will soon pay less for sanitation services after the city's board of directors approves a decrease in rates. The city of Greenwood works on implementing commercial development regulations. And Bentonville plans its own citywide cleanup as part of The Great American Cleanup.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, March 17, 2014
On this St. Patrick's Day edition of Ozarks, a conversation with Christopher Leonard, author of “The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America's Food Business.”
Artists find inspiration in all kinds of places, including the produce section of the world's largest retailer.
The Tontitown Grape Festival is in its 115th year. We found out a little about the work required in the kitchen…and why spaghetti and fried chicken go together in Tontitown.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers says her colleague Kevin Kinder has all the goods on upcoming live music in the area.
The Fourth Annual Skydive for Kids event benefiting the Child Advocacy Center of Benton County will take place August 17th at the Skydive Skyranch. We learn more about the sport and the organization, plus a roundup of other nonprofit events happening in the next month.
"Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenton and His Delta Cats
The Young Artists Guild production of Les Miserables last summer is receiving attention. The production will be honored with five national awards later this month.
"The Shadow of Your Smile" by Herb Ellis
