According to a U.S. Census Bureau report released last week, in 2010 and 2011, close to 15 percent of Americans were living under the federal poverty line, but in Arkansas, that number was as high as 17 percent. The state has consistently ranked among the states with the highest rates of poverty. On Ozarks at Large this week, we will examine Arkansas' poverty problem.
Today, Ozarks at Large's Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar examines the various definitions of poverty and the adequacy of the country's poverty measurement system. We also find out what poverty looks like at the human level.
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As the sun sets this evening, the Jewish new year begins. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with a local Rabbi about the rituals and traditions associated with Rosh Hashanah, in particular an instrument called the shofar.
Over the course of the past week, we have brought you several stories about local governments opening new facilities or else expanding or rehabilitating existing facilities. Ozarks at Large’s Timothy Dennis takes a look at some of these stories in this week’s Week in Review.
The Fort Smith Sanitary Landfill is the largest in the state and now is self-sustaining. We took a tour last month.Radine Trees Nehring discusses the seventh novel in her "To Die For" series set a War Eagle Craft Fair.
The Mid-South’s agriculture belt was cinched tight by this summer’s exceptional drought, but 2012 is looking to be an exceptional year for certain Arkansas wine grapes. We visit the Post Familie Vineyard near Altus and talk with state experts about this year’s “vintage” grape crop.
Cat Power's new album "Sun" is a dramatic departure from earlier sounds. Ozarks at Large's Katy Henriksen takes a closer look at the transition.The Fort Smith Sanitary Landfill is the largest in the state and now is self-sustaining. We took a tour last month.
Cooperative Emergency Outreach is looking for a new home. Plus, the 11th anniversary of the attacks in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania are remembered on the University of Arkansas campus.Hollywood has a ratings system, as does TV, but how does one determine whether a book or a play is appropriate for them or their family?
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 9, 2014
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.
Mark Landon Smith offers a preview of Saturday's performance by Phunbags, a short-form improv comedy troupe.
"Minor Swing" by Matt and Gus Smith
Wayne Bell, author of the column Culture Club for www.fayettevilleflyer.com, discusses the end of Oprah's talk show.
"Watercolors" by Tres Lunas
Jacqueline Froelich reports on the aftermath of flash flooding in Carroll County including those living directly below Beaver Dam.
"When the Levee Breaks" by Led Zepplin
A Bentonville business has developed a new invention that will pitched on the May 6th episode of ABC's Shark Tank.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, discusses the Space Race of the 1960s.
"Telstar" by The Ventures
