The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
New standards in education are increasing the accountability placed on the nations 5 and 6 year olds. Will it soon be PRE - K through 12?
UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, June 13, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Michael Tilley of The City Wire tells us about the week's news including Tyson's bid for Hillshire Brands, and the band Xcluded joins us in the studio as they release their new original album and while they have some time off between the eighth and ninth grades.
Singer-songwriter Guy Clark talks to Bryan Hembree of 3 Penny Acre and Kyle Kellams about his career and new live CD in advance of his upcoming performance at Fayetteville Roots Festival.
For more information on the festival, log on to www.fayettevilleroots.com.
“Roscoe” by Bill Frisell
Jodi Beznoska of Walton Arts Center has details on the magic show by Australian James Galea, Charlie Daniels’ performance at the AMP and other upcoming events.
Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks to contributor Suzi Parker who’s covered the West Memphis Three case for years about the latest developments.
“New Orleans Instrumental” by REM
Yesterday afternoon, the University of Arkansas celebrated the construction of Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center, a facility that will offer a research and education platform to U of A students.
We go to the White River in Carroll County to watch Doug Powell launch his gorgeous handmade wooden kayak—a project chronicled by Benton County Daily Record’s David Dempsey, on the nwaonline.com photo blog.
