Union supporters and striking workers protested outside of Walmart's annual investors' conference in Bentonville, the drought slowly but surely improves in parts of Arkansas, and the creative economy adds jobs and revenue to the Northwest Arkansas economy.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the drama department at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith prepares for the world premiere of Dromnium. Also, a preview of a series of Tai Chi classes in Fayetteville this weekend. And, a look at what it means if a project is Envision certified.
Mountain Sprout is one of several bands performing at Yonder Mountain String Band's Harvest Festival, which is scheduled for Oct. 11-13.A group looking to create a watershed sanctuary buys lake property in Cave Springs and congested roadways in Northwest Arkansas are costing area residents and businesses millions of dollars
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: Roy Reed covered the south for the New York Times in the 1960s and ‘70s and his job gave him a front seat to the civil rights movement, hurricanes…and later The White House. His new memoir of his New York Times career, “Beware of Limbo Dancers” has just been published by the University of Arkansas Press. Kyle talks to him about the book.
Sheila Heti is in a quest for authenticity. Her fifth book follows a late-twenty-something named Sheila who is trying, but ultimately failing to, write a commissioned feminist play. The book has drawn praise from critics who say the work is a "seriously strange, but funny plunge into the quest for authenticity." Ozarks at Large's Katy Henriksen has a review.Roy Reed was a newspaper reporter for more than 20 years with the Arkansas Gazette and New York Times. His new book, Beware of Limbo Dancers: A Correspondent’s Adventures with the New York Times, is a memoir of his days working for the Times.
Roy Reed will discuss his book and sign copies at the University of Arkansas celebration of faculty authors at 7 p.m. Wednesday (October 10th) in Giffels Auditorium on the University of Arkansas campus. He’ll also discuss the book from 2pm until 4pm Thursday (October 11th) at the Osher Lifelong Institute at the U of A Global Campus at 2 East Center Street in Fayetteville. He’s also scheduled to discuss the book on at 6:30 p.m. November 15th at the Fayetteville Public Library. The book is published by the University of Arkansas Press.
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Roby Brock from TalkBusiness.net talks with Jason Tolbert of the Tolbert Report and Michael Cook of Cook’s Outlook about the approaching legislative races in Arkansas. Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at the effects of gravel mining in the Ozarks. And, the University of Arkansas has organized a month worth of events that focus on disability awareness.In this commentary, Ozarks at Large's Meredith Martin-Moats, shares the vivid memories she has of her grandmother performing an everyday household chore.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, january 16, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, what's in a name like the Wampus Cats? We learn the stories behind Arkansas high schools' mascots. Plus winter treats to warm on a final weekend of ice skating in Bentonville, and Mount Comfort Cemetery is set to get a marker commemorating its part in the Civil War.
The Springdale Municipal Airport recently received a $150,000 grant to help improve access to its terminal.
"LaRue" by Still on the Hill
The state Department of Workforce Services releases March unemployment numbers for Arkansas, though they remain slightly above the national rate. Plus, the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage will either be reaffirmed or struck down in the coming weeks.
"Marseilles" by Hey Marseilles
P3 Waste Consulting has helped develop a program for Mercy Hospital in Rogers to recycle blue wrap used to keep surgical instruments sterile.
In his weekly recap, Roby Brock discusses Home BancShares reporting a record first quarter profit and more.
"Voice In My Throat" by Pearl and the Beard
A screening of the documentary film Girl Rising aims to raise local awareness to the challenges girls face globally in education. Hosted by GIRLS Rock of Ramay Junior High, the screening will be at 6:30 Thursday evening at the Fayetteville High School Performing Arts Center.
