On today's edition of Ozarks, Brooks Blevins discusses early Ozarks settlers and Michael Tilley brings us the latest on a food tax in Fort Smith.
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Brooks Blevins has researched many of the early white settlers in the Ozarks and this week discussed some of the early pioneers of the region during an appearance at Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale.
On today's edition of Ozarks, a report on the damage caused by a tornado in Franklin County Arkansas last night. Also, author Holly Payne talks about her book "Kingdom of Simplicity."
Author Holly Payne addresses the concept of forgiveness in her book “Kingdom of Simplicity.”
Now there's a way for UA students to dispose of old textbooks that bookstores won't buy back.
A Fayetteville resident explains how he used Facebook to get Chipotle Mexican Grill to re-consider the placement of its sign on the old Frisco Depot.
On this edition of Ozarks, the governor answers some questions submitted via Twitter and Facebook, a few dams need repairs and The Perennial Plate comes to Northwest Arkansas.
On this edition of Ozarks, the song of the cicada will fill the air this summer, and Rudyard Kipling's classic, The Jungle Book, comes to life on stage.
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On this edition of Ozarks, a preview of an upcoming grief seminar for bereaved parents. Also, Fort Smith releases an annual report on its homeless community.
David Lewis of Brickhouse Kitchen in Fayetteville helps us continue our week-long series about great openings by describing how he'd begin a meal from his menu for a great meal.
David also discussed how to END a meal well, by describing desserts he'd prepare. You can hear part of the conversation here.
The University of Arkansas Academy of the Arts is greeting the launch of another school year. We talk with the academy's Executive Director, Dr. Rosilee Walker Russell.
"Moments musicaux, Op.16, No.4" performed by the 5 Browns
Every month, Jacqueline Froelich takes a look into the drawers of the Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History and pulls out a featured history. This time it's Al Witte, noted University of Arkansas Law professor, World War II veteran and former president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. For more details and more information visit pryorcenter.uark.edu.
"Ornithology" by Charlie Parker
As the opening of fall approaches we devote time each day this week to great openings. Today, to begin, John Jeter from the Fort Smith Symphony lists some of his favorite musical openings.
To hear one more favorite opening from John, this one from a classic Verdi opera, listen here.
“Time in a Bottle,” the Arkansas Post and more in our history capsule for September 20.