Two special elections will be held tomorrow, one to fill a vacant city council seat in Springdale, and one regarding a 1 percent sales tax for water and sewer improvements in Paris. And, the Rogers School District, like many others in the area, will start the new school year with more bandwidth, to allow for a more connected classroom.
Ozarks At Large
After listening to speculation about Tom Cotton's political future for months, he finally, formally announced his intention to run for a Senate seat. This week's montage focuses on other cottons:
- Zooey Deschanel's Cotton commercial
- Michael Jordan's Hanes Lay Flat T-shirt commercial
- Golden Corral cotton candy commercial
- "Cotton Candy Land" by Elvis Presley
- :Peter Cottontail" by Gene Autry
- A clip from Francis Ford Coppola's movie The Cotton Club
- "Cotton Mouth Man" by James Cotton (featuring Joe Bonamassa)
- "Cotton Fields" by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- "Pickin' Time" by Johnny Cash
- "Cotton Eye Joe" by Rednex



From millage elections to sales tax votes and even a run for U.S. Senate, we've covered a lot of political ground in the past seven days.


Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas newspapers say there are visual treats both in and out of doors.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a movement in Fayetteville is encouraging residents to be kind to others, not just on Valentine's Day, but all year long. Plus, extremely cold temperatures and out of the ordinary snow storms have some wondering about climate change. We speak with one U of A researcher about global warming's effects on vegetation. And, two R&B divas perform in the region, Becca Martin Brown tells us what's up and more.
With the widespread scope of this year’s heat wave and drought, we examine how the electric companies are handling the demand, as well as what tips they're offering for conserving.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers discussing the miles and miles of opportunities yard sale lovers will have this weekend.
“Cycling” by: Ion Storm
This edition of the summer games rekindles memories in Arkansas of the most dominant team this country ever sent to the Olympics, the Dream Team. As Evin Demirel reports, there was an Arkansas connection to that…and other…U.S. Olympic teams. More information is available at TheSportsSeer.com
In November, Benton County residents vote on the wet-dry issue. Misty Gittings, the city government reporter for Benton County for the Benton County Daily Record, says the election is just the latest step in a confusing system of Arkansas liquor laws.
“Judo” by: Dormouse
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center discusses the first show of the season and the organization's Arts With Education program.