Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, they aren't native to the United States. but Burmese pythons are presenting themselves as quite a problem in parts of the nation; we take a look at how they got here. Plus, after years of planning, an orchard begins to take roots in Fayetteville this afternoon, and students at an area junior high school prepare to put their knowledge and problem solving skills to the test on the statewide stage.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, they aren't native to the United States. but Burmese pythons are presenting themselves as quite a problem in parts of the nation; we take a look at how they got here. Plus, after years of planning, an orchard begins to take roots in Fayetteville this afternoon, and students at an area junior high school prepare to put their knowledge and problem solving skills to the test on the statewide stage.
Students from Woodland Junior High School prepare to head to Little Rock for the Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl Association state championship on Saturday.
The Arkansas House yesterday again voted down the appropriation for the Private Option, a date is set for a lawsuit challenging the state's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, the NWA Council calculates when the region will be home to half-a-million people, and Walmart plans to push more small stores in the coming year.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we look at the history of The Lincoln Echo, the last in a long line of African American newspapers in Arkansas. Plus, we speak with one of the cast members of 'I Love Lucy On Stage,' and we find out how Martin Greer makes his sweet treats.
On this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock takes a look at the state's Lt. Governor's race. Also, the Springdale Police Department is offering a period of warrant amnesty for the next week.A producer and actor discuss the work that goes into Leo, which can be seen on stage at the Walton Arts Center Friday night.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to GOP political consultant Clint Reed and left-leaning blogger Michael Cook about Arkansas Lt. Governor's race.The Arkansas House yesterday defeated a bill that would continue funding for the state's Private Option Medicaid expansion, a recently established organization is encouraging more political participation for women in Arkansas, Fayetteville moves forward with its partnered purchase of land on Mt. Kessler, and Ft. Smith aldermen oppose seeking fines from Whirlpool.
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Ahead on this busy Friday edition of Ozarks, from Pharrell to Harry Connick Jr; celebrities took the stage this morning in Fayetteville for the Walmart Shareholders meeting, where there were also a few business items discussed. And, we take a trip along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a controversial swine breeding operation began business.
The Fayetteville Farmer's Market will devote days to area senior citizens and area kids next week. Next month the market will celebrate its 40th birthday.
The Walton Arts Center's biggest fundraiser, Art of Wine, is next week. Jodi Beznoska has more on the three evenings of wine tasting, plus the second half of Artosphere.
Four insurance companies have stated their intentions to participate in Arkansas' insurance marketplace that will be created through the federal health care law. Members of OUR Walmart are in Northwest Arkansas as thousands of Walmart shareholders and associates are in town for this week's shareholders' convention. Flags are being flown at half-staff today to honor the public servants killed in last week's flooding in Scott County. And a new postage stamp released today pays tribute to an Arkansas native.
"The Van Song" by The Brothers Comatose
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to U.S. Senator Mark Pryor about his re-election campaign.
"Equals" by Mutemath
