Ozarks At Large
Cletus Got Shot will perform at the 2014 Artosphere Celebration and the Block Street Block Party next weekend. Historical author Velda Brotherton discusses foods she remembers eating and some she still cooks from growing up in the Boston Mountains prior to her taking part in an event this Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Ahead on Ozarks, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families releases a new report on children's health coverage. Also, a project looks at the idea of community, we hear an interview with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross, and more.
On any given day as many as 4,000 Arkansas children are in state custody, having been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Until their case is settled, children are placed provisionally with a relative, foster home, or children’s shelter. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, a new state rule now allows emergency placement with “Fictive Kin.”
Web Exclusive: An Oasis for Children in Crisis
A reunion has been scheduled for Sept. 27 for past and present members of the Ozark-based Charlie Battery as well as their dependents and survivors.
Although income tax revenue declined in the latest report, gross general revenue is above forecast, and one state economist says that revenue numbers are generally looking good, Plus, early voting begins across the state for preferential primary and non-partisan judicial general elections.
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.
On today's Ozarks, Walmart hosts a sustainability product expo, Mission of Mercy seeks dentists to volunteer their time, a reality show looks to cast Eureka Springs residents, and more.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 10, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross. Also, the architect of Crystal Bridges visits Bentonville.
The Little Craft Show, the Block Street Holiday Art Sale, and more arts and crafts shows start this weekend.
“Girls Talk” by Dave Edmunds
The United States Postal Service considers closing the Fayetteville mail processing center, the Arkansas Department of Health marked World AIDS Day yesterday, and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
An appeals court in Tennessee has ruled that Fisk University has unrestricted access to $30 million dollar proceeds from the sale of the "Stieglitz Collection" to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Georgia O'Keeffe donated more than 100 paintings and photographs to the college in 1949, which will now be shared with CBMAA. The decision will be reviewed by the Tennessee Attorney General's office.
Professor Chaim Goodman-Strauss from the University of Arkansas is back on Ozarks at Large with “Math Factor” after a hiatus of two years.
“Welcome Back Kotter” by John Sebastian
Dr. Robert Mueller, the director of the University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra, discusses the orchestra’s upcoming Monday night concert.
