
Ozarks At Large

The Great American Smokeout is this Thursday. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with Rhonda Brammell of the American Cancer Society about the national day aimed at encouraging smokers to quit.
Katy Henriksen gives us a preview of tonight's KUAF Sunday Symphony, which will feature symphonies by Henryk Górecki and Antonín Dvorák.
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department gets to work on prepping highway projects for construction, the Springdale Fire Department implements a new system to publicize more of the department's operations, and the Benton County Sheriff's Office lends a hand to the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank with an annual food drive.

Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center fills us in on entertainment options for this weekend, and we get a preview of Billy Elliot, the next show in the Walton Arts Center's Broadway season.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers tells us of a range of this evening's happenings, ranging from a metal show in Fayetteville to a play premiere in Fort Smith.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, while there won't be a red carpet, Eureka Springs will recognize achievement in independent film this weekend. Plus, an exhibit allowing patrons to get hands-on with some of the first pages and books ever printed. And, Becca Martin Brown talks haggis.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.
Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
The state legislature finished business before getting ready to adjourn this year's fiscal session, and Peco Foods announces expansion in Arkansas. Those stories and more in this morning's week in review.
"Float On" by Modest Mouse
A Texas charter school management nonprofit, Responsive Education Solutions, had been gaining a financial stake in Arkansas—until a complaint filed to the Arkansas Department of Education revealed its science curriculum advances intelligent design. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the controversy raises questions regarding charter authorization.
The city of Fort Smith continues to construct a 20-year plan and the University of Arkansas has news about scholarships for future students.
"This is the Future" by Owl City