Only five swimming beaches were closed throughout Arkansas during the Memorial Day weekend, as E. Coli hot spots haven't been as bad so far as in previous years. And, passage of a water projects bill in Congress may mean federal money for waterway infrastructure projects in Arkansas.
Ozarks At Large
For a holiday edition of Ozarks at Large we hear highlights from a show at Fayetteville Public Library featuring songwriters Candy Lee, Shawn James and Barrett Baber.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.Dick Johnson says his new CD, Spig, has the influences of Ashdown and Fayetteville.
The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks has received a $33,000 grant to help begin the process of implementing Safe Routes to School throughout northwest Arkansas. And, traditional marriage advocates gathered in Little Rock yesterday to voice their opposition to recent rulings in favor of same-sex marriage in Arkansas.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the director of special education for the U.S. Department of Education; she says many with disabilities are capable of learning anything and everything that those without disabilities can. Plus, as strawberries begin to pop up in gardens and farmers' markets in the area, a group of national leaders in the industry meet in Fayetteville to discuss sustainable growing practices.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.
Melody Musgrove, director of the Office of Special Education Programs for the U.S. Department of Education, was the commencement speaker for the UA's College of Education and Health Professions.This week's primary election left some alleging that enforcement of the state's voter ID law was a complicated effort, and with many party candidates for the state legislature now chosen, some experts wonder what will become of the state's private option during next year's regular session of the General Assembly.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Governor Mike Beebe talks special session and another effort to attract European businesses to Arkansas. Plus, we learn more about XNA's master plan for the future and whether E-gas is the fuel of the future.
Music fans eagerly await the annual Oxford American Music Issue. The latest, devoted to Lousiana, arrives December 1st. This year’s guest editor, Alex Rawls, has plenty of material to work with over the next four months. More information can be found at the Oxford American website here.
Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman of Arkansas have initiated a new trade agreement with Panama to increase trading with Arkansas companies, a former Razorback earns a medal in London, and more.
“Running Up That Hill” by: Track and Field
Meredith Martin-Moats has this report on how some Little Rock residents have found new ways to continue gardening in the midst of a drought. You can read more of Meredith's work at her blog: The Boiled Down Juice.
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business gives us the latest business and political headlines from last week.
In a new series on some of the lesser-known Olympic sports, we shine the spotlight on table tennis. For more information on the Northwest Arkansas Table Tennis Club, click here.
“Dimelo (The Ping Pong Song)” by: Enrique Iglesias
