Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses Walmart's earnings numbers and the higher-than-anticipated budget for a water park in Sebastian County.Ozarks At Large
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses Walmart's earnings numbers and the higher-than-anticipated budget for a water park in Sebastian County.State officials announce a potential settlement regarding segregation in three central Arkansas school districts. Camping fees for many campgrounds at the Buffalo National River increase today. Fayetteville aldermen are set to consider changes to the city's mobile vendor ordinances. And new data is released regarding the 2010 flood that killed several at the Albert Pike Recreation Area.
Becca tells us that while the beginning of fall may be best-known for craft fairs, late fall is rife with opportunities as well.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, one woman is taking back the word "feminism." It's in an effort to get more women elected to public office in Arkansas. Plus, what's in a name, or a few names. We learn where some of the smaller towns in Washington County got theirs. And, one restaurant's products will soon be in other restaurants' kitchens across the nation.
Our "What's In a Name" series continues with some of the smaller towns in Washington County.
Animal rescues across the U.S. tend to shelter black dogs longer than other colored dogs. We visit Good Shepherd Humane Society in Eureka Springs to learn about a new campaign to encourage black dog adoption. To adopt a black dog or cat, visit their website or call 479-253-9188.
Greenhouse Grille's black bean burger recipe won US Foods' Next Top Product Competition in Las Vegas last weekend. The mix will soon be in restaurants around the nation.A symposium on the University of Arkansas this week is dedicated to discussions about the women's movement that stretched from the 1960s through the 1970s.
Arkansas ranks low when it comes to the number of women holding elected office. A workshop this weekend is designed to help improve the numbers.Enrollment data for Arkansas' new health insurance exchange is released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A committee tasked with reviewing public notification procedures for confined animal feeding operations permits soon will have its first meeting. Fort Smith officials approve a list of funding requests for non-government public agencies. And the Women's Razorback Basketball team wins big in its second game of the season.
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Monday, March 3, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, several Arkansas towns have been identified by the University of Arkansas to participate in a sustainability report card program. We speak with Michelle Halsel, managing director of the Applied Sustainability Center at the University of Arkansas to find out about the program. Plus, the idea of Southern Art History; how we talk about it depends on how we define it.
The Fay Jones School of Architecture announces a partnership with the National Parks Service, and a group protests the omission of third party candidates from the presidential election.
“Sunnyside” by Kaki King
Habitat for Humanity is hosting a fundraiser Saturday, which will feature a concert by Lonestar and help raise the funds needed to build a new building to house their office and ReStore. More information is available at BuildingHomesBuildingHope2012.com.
“My Front Porch Looking In” by Lonestar and “Skylark” by Sonny Criss
Roby Brock from TalkBusiness.net talked to two state legislators about the budget process.
The upcoming Wisdom at Work conference in Fayetteville explores the working life, spirituality and the intersection between the two.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers gives us 12 hours, two towns, two concerts.
“The Tower Explodes” by The Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra
