The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
New standards in education are increasing the accountability placed on the nations 5 and 6 year olds. Will it soon be PRE - K through 12?
UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, June 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Michael Tilley of The City Wire tells us about the week's news including Tyson's bid for Hillshire Brands, and the band Xcluded joins us in the studio as they release their new original album and while they have some time off between the eighth and ninth grades.
Bob Ford’s play-in-progress is titled “The Spiritualist” returns to Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville this weekend. For more information: theatre2.org.
"Grey Clouds" by: Dominic Harlan
A statue of Bass Reeves is being escorted into Fort Smith today in preparation of its officially unveiling next Saturday. For more information, visit: DeputyBassReeves.com.
Arkansas’ retiring Fourth District Congressman Mike Ross to not seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 2014; Fayetteville Underground artists get a $55,000 grant to move into a space at the corner of Mountain and Block Streets; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“I’ll Come Running” by Brian Eno
Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor discusses the future of A-10 aircrafts at the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith.
