Lockheed Martin and Peco Foods are among those companies creating jobs in the state.Ozarks At Large
Lockheed Martin and Peco Foods are among those companies creating jobs in the state.The Mid-continent Independent System Operator, who will manage Entergy Arkansas' power grid, breaks ground on its regional headquarters. Urban agriculture rules are again slated for discussion in Fayetteville, and a federal judge strikes down the state's 12-week abortion ban.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a complaint has been filed against a charter school corporation for teaching creationism in Arkansas. Plus, one local couple has made an investment in the futures of underrepresented college students, and we take a look at what's in a name in Benton County.
Here is our list of famous Patricks:
- Pat(rick) Sajak spins the Wheel of Fortune.
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation.
- Danica Patrick answers a pre-race question.
- The Smiths, including Steven Patrick Morrissey, sing How Soon is Now.
- Patrick McGoohan is The Prisoner.
- Patrick Swayze defends Baby in Dirty Dancing.
- Patrick Star, comic relief, from Spongebob Squarepants.
- Patrick Duffy as a fictional Ewing, Bobby on Dallas.
- Patrick Ewing as a real Ewing, Patrick...with the Knicks.
- Orson Welles on a vinyl record delivers Patrick Henry's speech.
The Michigan-based band discusses how they came together as a family band, and they perform "My Love is a Tall Ship" by Jimmy Crowley.In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
The city of Fort Smith continues to construct a 20-year plan and the University of Arkansas has news about scholarships for future students.The state legislature finished business before getting ready to adjourn this year's fiscal session, and Peco Foods announces expansion in Arkansas. Those stories and more in this morning's week in review.
Ahead on Ozarks, Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers gives us a list of St. Patrick's Day events happening this weekend, and we have a preview of the William S. Paley Collection exhibit at Crystal Bridges. We also learn about the latest plans for the new high school in Bentonville.
Finvarra's Wren recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a conversation and performance. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, May 22, 2014
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.
To conclude our series on the 2012-2013 theatre season, we focus on musicals. For more information, visit:
Arts Center of The Ozarks
Rogers Little Theater
the U of A Drama Department
Alma Performing Arts Center
the UA Fort Smith Season of Entertainment
Dan Craft, special projects reporter for Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, gives us a preview of a Sunday story about energy in northwest Arkansas.
"Mr. Coal Fire" by Stiff Little Fingers
Jodi from Walton Arts Center is back and has news regarding STOMP, Theater Squared, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and more,
For more information, visit the Walton Arts Center website here.
A new festival took place last Saturday in Fayetteville. Though it is just one more event on the crowded festival calendar in Fayetteville, the event was surrounded by the idea of helping out.
"Chill House" by The 4
Fayetteville High School has few issues during the first days of classes, U of A students and faculty are nominated for Emmys, and the city of Fayetteville asks the public's opinion of some sidewalk improvements.
“Air” by: Erin McKeown
