Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.Ozarks At Large
Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.Governor Mike Beebe has joined other governors in a call on Congress to forgo certain cuts to the National Guard. And although three Arkansas counties were issuing marriage certificates this morning to same-sex couples, others were not and instead are waiting on a ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the duo Still on the Hill talks about their new album, and how Beaver Lake inspired the songs. Plus, we learn about how Gunderpickles started with a family recipe, and we honor the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day in our Sunday Morning Montage, a song from Cletus Got Shot and more.
Still on the Hill's latest album aims to help educate northwest Arkansas residents about the history of Beaver Lake, and to promote a greater stewardship of the region's largest drinking water reservoir.The idea of Community varies from person to person. A year long project at Fayetteville High School concludes with an open house showcasing juniors’ and seniors’ ideas of community as seen through each of their camera lenses.
The past week in Arkansas saw a visit from President Obama, hundreds of new jobs announced, and expansion plans for one decades-old stadium move forward. We have more in this morning's Week in Review.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Michael Tilley talks about a new owner for some long-abandoned real estate in Fort Smith, and the official announcement of a Whole Foods in Fayetteville. Plus, Cletus Got Shot gets ready to perform at a few festivals in the next month.
Cletus Got Shot will perform at the 2014 Artosphere Celebration and the Block Street Block Party next weekend. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce announces a program to create new jobs. Also, a conversation with Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times.
Illustrator and author Valerie Hubbard Damon has created the “Fleeker” life on a magnificent mountain ledge. An artist’s reception is will be held May 28th at Iris in the Park in Eureka Springs and at 1 Prospect during White Street Walk May 20th. To sign up for her workshop, visit www.esartschool.com
"The Duke" by Miles Davis
Arkansas' 2nd District Congressman Tim Griffin speaks with Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net about the upcoming vote on raising the debt ceiling, military spending and the future of Medicare.
The Ozark Land Holding Association marked its 30th anniversary this past weekend. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to the 240-acre intentional community, located in southwestern Madison County.
Some areas damaged by the recent flooding are now eligible for federal disaster aid and a group of Boy Scouts have been found in southwest Arkansas.
Little Sprout Storytime begins at the Botanical Gardens and Puddle of Mudd rocks out at George's.
"Main Street Breakdown" by Chet Atkins
