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Sunday, June 8, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a float along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a hog farm started business near the waterway, and a brand new water park in Siloam Springs is almost ready for the public. And speaking of being ready for the public, the Walmart AMP in Rogers last night had its public debut. Blake Shelton was the first headliner to perform in the new venue, but a few days earlier, we got a sneak preview of the facility.
A natural gas rush, fueled by new shale drilling techniques, is taking place in north central Arkansas on the Fayetteville Shale reservoir--one of the most productive plays in the U.S. The industry promises to generate well over $18 billion dollars by 2012, provide 11,000 jobs, valuable royalties to land holders and much needed tax revenue to the state. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, certain residents claim collateral damage due to a lack of environmental oversight. As a result, U.S. EPA is now investigating the potential adverse impact so called "slickwater hydraulic fracturing" may have on water quality and public health.
"Invention No. 10" by: Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer
The computer center at the Jones Center had it's official unveiling Aug. 5, after a grant helped pay for renovations. Ozarks at Large's Antoinette Grajeda was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Becca Bacon Martin says there are some entertainment red alerts for this week. You have one chance, and one chance only, to attend.
Vitameatavegamin, a Fayetteville Olympian and more in our history capsule for August 6.