Roby Brock discusses the retirement of Baptist Health System's CEO, the passage of the private option and more in his weekly business and political news recap.
Ozarks At Large
The trial of former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner continued Friday with testimony via taped conversations from a bond broker who allegedly received much of the state's bond business after giving kickbacks to Shoffner. And a number of court-related entities in Arkansas are receiving less funding after a decline in court fee and fine collections.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we visit the kitchen of Jen Lewis, take a spin in a state-run clinic that aids veterans in rural communities, and we meet a recovering opiate addict who has found hope with methadone.
The local musician performs her own song, "Broken Branches" from her new CD slated for release later this month.
In the latest installment of our monthly food series, we learn more about cooking through Jen's Art of Cooking.
- "Barbie" Beach Boys
- The Simpsons – Lisa and Malibu Stacy
- Barbie and the Rockers – 1987
- Toy Story 3
- Nicki Minaj – nicknamed Barbie
- Saturday Night Live skit with Amy Poehler and Britney Spears
- Original Barbie commercial – 1959
- "Barbie Girl" Aqua
We visit a methadone treatment center in Springdale to learn how the medication works and visit with a recovering opiate addict.
Winter weather plagued roadways and schedules early in the week, while Crawford County officials later touted a potential site for a new jail. We find out more in this morning's Week in Review.
Ahead on Ozarks, Downtown Bentonville launches its new Notes at Night series, and Candy Lee stops by the studio to discuss and perform some songs off her new album.
Candy Lee, a local musician who will release her latest album later this month, recently stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, May 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, taking steps to improve juvenile justice in Arkansas, and the brand new Hope Supply Center in Bentonville helps those diagnosed with breast cancer in many ways.
We begin a series that offers an overview of the new theatre season by focusing on upcoming children's theatre performances in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. More information is available at:
ArtsLiveTheatre.com
ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org
UAFS.edu/academy
"Singin' in the Rain" by Gene Kelly
NWA TechFest will take place Friday at the UA Global Campus building. The event is free, but a donation of $2 or two canned food items is suggested. More information is available here.
Since it first opened more than thirty years ago, a regional landfill, operated by Waste Management in south Tontitown contained a highly valued resource. But now operators are recovering it. We travel to Eco-Vista, as it’s now called, to take a look.
First published 80 years ago, "I’ll Fly Away" by Albert Brumley, is one of the most recorded songs ever. A new foundation inspired by the song and its author will keep the song’s spirit alive for future generations:
For more information, visit the foundation's website here.
Roby Brock from our partner talkbusiness.net recently talked with Jay Barth, political science professor at Hendrix College, about the method Arkansans often use to place initiatives on the ballot