This All Hallow’s Eve we take you to Droke House, an abandoned Washington County country estate which facilitator Vickie Kelly is seeking to transform into a final resting place for souls craving to go “to ground”—under the state’s first sustainable cemetery.
Ozarks At Large
Along with the late John Lewis, Tim McFarland founded CEO Forums in 2006 and has encouraged numerous corporate, non-profit and small business leaders in the years since.
Priscilla Dawn White (https://soundcloud.com/priscilla-at-dawn) is one of three artists performing at the Springtown Barn tomorrow night. More information is available by emailing eddyballuck@hotmail.com
Becca Martin Browna> from Northwest Arkansas newspapers says Zombies are on stage in Fayetteville, British farce is set for Springdale and Rogers Little Theater opens a French farce.
Michael Tilley of The City Wire talks about the October polls and what they mean for next year's election. Plus Walmart's concerns and a new contract for Arkansas Best.
A program awards grants to several Arkansas hospitals to help the facilities connect their electronic medical records to the statewide health information exchange. Fayetteville looks to updating its transportation master plan. Razorback soccer moves into the post-season, while Razorback cross-country teams take home the SEC titles.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, an effort to bring green funerals to Northwest Arkansas, trails get a boost in Fort Smith, and a conversation with Frank Tavares, the voice familiar to NPR listeners for the past few decades.
For years Frank Tavares has been the voice of NPR's underwriting announcements. He's also a writer and professor.
A just-announced grant will allow Fort Smith to expand the trail systems along the city's riverfront.
A just-announced grant will allow Fort Smith to expand the trail systems along the city's riverfront.
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Wednesday, March 26, 2016
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with House speaker designate Jeremy Gillam. Plus, we tour a compounding pharmacy in Johnson.
There is so much going on this weekend that Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers brings back the Chinese menu including a new column C.
The Northwest Arkansas Veterans Day Association has prepared a parade and other events for Sunday afternoon.
"Ripple" by Alex de Grassi
Some Benton County voters saw delays at the polls Tuesday after the county ran out of ballots. Also, Governor Mike Beebe reacts to the GOP takeover of the state legislature; and supporters of medical marijuana plan for the future. Plus, the United Way in Fort Smith prepares for a youth day of service this weekend.
"Tequila" by West Montgomery
Roby Brock of Talk Business talks with economist Michael Pakko about the song and dance routine that is the state of Arkansas' economy.
Canadian-born Jane Bunnett will perform tomorrow night at Walton Arts Center with renowned Afro-Cuban Jazz greats Hilario Duran and Candido Camero.