Ozarks At Large
Local artists can submit designs for a mural at the Springdale Aquatic Center and for a poster for the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival.
The Springdale Chamber of Commerce went public yesterday with a grand plan intended to spur job growth.
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.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business ands Politics, reports the state of Arkansas is targeting motorcyclists as potential tourists.The Yellowjackets are one year older than their newest member, Felix Pastorius. He talks about joining the band and more.
Last fall, a nonprofit was launched to restore and revitalize the small yet significant town west of Fayetteville. We revisit to check the progress. The two candidates in this year's Arkansas governor's race recently discussed their views of what the future holds for the state's Private Option. The future of hog farms in the Buffalo River Watershed may be uncertain with a recently proposed ban on confined animal breeding operations near the national river. And the Fort Smith Fire Department may not have to travel as far for training in the future, if the city board of directors approves construction of a training facility in the city.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Children's House in Springdale is trying to help some of the most neglected and abused children in two northwest Arkansas counties. Plus, how a public forum tomorrow, also in Springdale, is designed to stimulate children's learning even when school is not in session.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, as many prepare for Fourth of July in backyards or fields of fireworks, the ticks are waiting: a new tick-borne illness has been discovered in the South. And The Cate Brothers release a new album, more than thirty years after it was originally recorded.
Arkansas treasurer Martha Shoffner officially tenders her resignation, we get a few tips on staying up to date on severe weather, even when away from the television or radio. And, Walmart announces a plan to sell more goods produced right here in Arkansas.
"Hot Venom" by Miniature Tigers
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas talks to gubernatorial candidate Bill Halter about his Arkansas Promise Scholarship Plan and more.
The June Arts and Culinary Festival next month in Bentonville isn’t just visual arts and food. Music is packed into downtown Bentonville throughout the month.
Songs heard inside this story:
"Too Cool for School" by RJ Mischo
"Well You Needn't" by The Claudia Burson Trio
"Scrapple From the Apple" by Charlie Parker
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers talks about the Airing of the Quilts and more.
Co-producers and the director of Gordon Family Tree are in town this week for two screenings of their movie. Tickets for tomorrow's screening are available here.
