You can go to a workshop at NWACC to learn about the state's Freedom of Information Act, or you can participate in one of many lake and other outdoor cleanups in the next few days.
Ozarks At Large
The 2013 State of Northwest Arkansas report indicates a rise in employment numbers and an increase in the poverty rate.
The small town is home to 16 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A new organization has formed to restore and preserve them.Construction of the 71-B Flyover has taken shape rapidly in north Fayetteville. So rapidly, that if conditions permit, it could be finished early. Meanwhile, Senator Boozman speaks his mind about the Congressional standoff about the Affordable Care Act and a potential government shutdown. And, Lake Keith in Cave Springs will likely be drained early next week, allowing development of the Watershed Sanctuary to move forward.
In her ongoing book review series, Meredith Martin-Moats analyzes In Service to America: The History of VISTA in Arkansas, 1965-1985.
Fayetteville will host the inaugural NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair Friday and Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Becca discusses the eclectic music lineup at the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair, which includes a performance by Sevendust.The U of A gets $1.4 million of federal transportation money to start a Maritime Research and Educational Center. UAFS gets ready to unveil a new master plan. A Fort Smith school gets named a National Blue Ribbon School. And a volunteer fair set for this week aims to connect area non-profit organizations with people willing to help out.
Ahead on Ozarks: the approaching enrollment period for new Arkansas health care plans means many people in the state have questions about how they'll be affected. Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas, seeks answers to some of the questions from three people close to the health-care issue. Plus theater returns in full force. No fewer than thirteen productions will be on area stages in the next month. We'll have a rundown and meet the young, earnest cast of the University of Arkansas’ Clean House…the first play of the U of A season. And how mammals in the University of Arkansas’ museum collection are being preserved.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, March 7, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Downtown Bentonville launches its new Notes at Night series, and Candy Lee stops by the studio to discuss and perform some songs off her new album.
Governor Mike Beebe returns from a trip to China; Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor votes against the “Buffet Rule;” and more – on today’s round-up.
“1040 Blues” by Robert Cray
President Bill Clinton, who was the inaugural speaker in the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Series, discusses the thought process that led to his public apology after the Rwandan genocide.
“Tears of Rain” by Charlie Haden & Pat Metheny
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net visits a summit in Little Rock that brought together business leaders, who’re using green technology, to discuss challenges and success stories.
The Fort Smith Symphony is getting ready for a unique concert this Saturday. (Hint: It has something to do with rock ‘n’ roll.)
“Rocket 88” by Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com talks about soon-to-be-released summer movies.
“Enter the Goblin” by Danny Elfman
