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.
The Little Craft Show, the Block Street Holiday Art Sale, and more arts and crafts shows start this weekend.
“Girls Talk” by Dave Edmunds
The United States Postal Service considers closing the Fayetteville mail processing center, the Arkansas Department of Health marked World AIDS Day yesterday, and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
An appeals court in Tennessee has ruled that Fisk University has unrestricted access to $30 million dollar proceeds from the sale of the "Stieglitz Collection" to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Georgia O'Keeffe donated more than 100 paintings and photographs to the college in 1949, which will now be shared with CBMAA. The decision will be reviewed by the Tennessee Attorney General's office.
Professor Chaim Goodman-Strauss from the University of Arkansas is back on Ozarks at Large with “Math Factor” after a hiatus of two years.
“Welcome Back Kotter” by John Sebastian
Dr. Robert Mueller, the director of the University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, discusses the orchestra’s upcoming Monday night concert.
