
Ozarks At Large




The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.

The second half of the month has all kinds of science opportunities for all ages in the area.
Becca Martin Brown says it is creepy, crawly week (apparently) at local libraries.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the trumpeter of The Sons of Brasil. The Kansas City jazz band plays nothing but Latin music and will be in NWA this weekend. Plus, we join a program in progress as it encourages youngsters to read over the summer.
The day, which is celebrated tomorrow, is an international phenomenon to unite the voice of global citizens for moving away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy resources.
Our slow food expert Teresa Mauer has the details on “Dine Out for No Kid Hungry,” a national campaign to fight childhood hunger.
“Apple Bed” by Sparklehorse
Students who play high-school football may get injured. The question is who pays for the treatment of those injuries? Alex Abrams, assistant sports editor for Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, discusses his upcoming story on the topic.
The 6th annual Eureka Springs Artists Studio Tour is taking place today thru Sunday. We sample several and visit with organizers Lorna and Craig Trigg Hirsch at Fire Om Earth Studio. For a map and listing eurekaspringsstudiotour.com/
“Gravy Waltz” by Oscar Peterson
A local non-profit One Community will host the Arkansalsa Fest tomorrow in Fayetteville to raise money for scholarships.