
Ozarks At Large

The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released new jobless numbers this morning, and Arkansas' unemployment rate in November remained unchanged from October, but is higher than one year ago. Pretrial motions by the state to dismiss a suit that seeks to strike down Arkansas' ban on same-sex marriage are struck down in Pulaski County Circuit Court. The winners of this year's NWA Startup Cup are announced. And buckets of rain are in the forecast for the weekend.

The Arkansas Highway Transportation Department received much criticism of how it handled cleanup of the recent winter storm. Karen Tricot Steward from our Content partner KUAR checked in with AHTD' in this report.
Becca Martin Brown has more on the Moscow Classical Ballet's performance of the Nutcracker this weekend.

A Pulaski County judge dismisses a lawsuit against Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin. A New York based food company looks to acquire Siloam Springs-based Allens Canning Company. Tyson Foods is cited by OSHA for a June incident at a Kansas processing facility. The dean of the UA Honors College announces retirement, while the UA Full Circle Campus Food Pantry wins an award. And the vice chancellor of advancement at UAFS gets a new job.
The 2013 book Yonder Mountain: An Ozarks Anthology is full of words from noted Ozarkers.
The 2013 book Yonder Mountain: An Ozarks Anthology is full of words from noted Ozarkers.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks with Speaker of the House Davy Carter about the issue of same-sex marriage. Also, we learn more about the weather phenomenon known as a land spout.
Becca Martin Brown provides a little bit of history of rodeos in the Ozarks.
at end of show: “Wounded Pride” Pete Stein
Joe Thompson, Arkansas Surgeon General, on Tuesday presented to a legislative oversight panel a timeline for major changes to the Private Option. Meanwhile, Cheryl Smith, the new executive director of Arkansas' Health Insurance Marketplace on Tuesday introduced herself to legislators. Foresters and biologists across the state are celebrating Pollinator Week, and next week, hundreds of veterans will descend upon Fayetteville for the Veterans Golden Age Games.
"Mutineers" by David Gray
The Springdale Chamber of Commerce went public yesterday with a grand plan intended to spur job growth.
Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent with The New York Times discusses recent political happenings with Roby Brock.
"Parade" by The Antlers
Becca says movie screenings will help celebrate Black Music Month this year.