Arkansas' child welfare system has improved over the last four years. That's according to the latest from Governor Mike Beebe. Also, construction of new aquatic and sports parks in Rogers steadily progresses, and planned expansions to the Medicaid system in Arkansas could help thousands of parents in the state.
Ozarks At Large

Candidates running for the U.S. HOuse of Representatives in Arkansas' 3rd District met in a debate last night, an annual cleanup at Lake Fayetteville is scheduled for tomorrow, and a substantial amound of student-athletes at the U of A are graduating.

The One Book, One Community series of events continues tonight with the author of the book, The Working Poor speaking on the Univeristy of Arkansas campus. Becca Martin Brown says that’s just one of the the possibilities for a night out tonight.
Last week, the museum opened a new exhibit “To Cap it all Off," showcasing hats from the 20th Century and beyond. A Matter’s Mingle is set for this evening to celebrate both the museums anniversary and the exhibit. We speak with Dr. Gaye Bland, the museum's director.
A number of Arkansas doctors have spoken out against the medical marijuana issue to be decided next month by state voters, the new Arkansas Poll was released yesterday, and the Arkansas men's golf team finishes its fall season of play.
An event to increase awareness about homelessness will soon be held in Fort Smith, Arkansas' Attorney General gives the OK for the city of Fayetteville to give money to the University of Arkansas, and the Arkansas Department of Health is preparing for flu season.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, January 20, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a conversation with young adult author An Na. Also, we learn what it takes to become a police officer.
State lawmakers yesterday debated on how to spend about $100 million in state surplus, and Crawford County officials say that they have a potential site for a new county jail, if voters approve funding for the project.
"In Now and Then" by Cataldo
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses consumer dept, political filings, Fort Smith permit numbers and more.
The Benton County School of the Arts anticipates a name change for the coming school year in order to avoid confusion and build their community base.
"Battlefield" by Lea Michele
Becca's popular Chinese menu segment includes the following category: history.
Downtown Bentonville Inc. is launching its Notes at Night series in conjunction with First Friday.
"Luck of the Irish" by Finvarra's Wren