
Ozarks At Large

Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the solstice will be celebrated in many ways this weekend...most of the opportunities are free.


Governor Mike Beebe says that while a special legislative session will likely be necessary to solve the problems with the state's public school employee insurance program, no session will be called until consensus can be reached. The two candidates for governor have differing opinions on how and when the state's minimum wage should be increased, and the Fayetteville Animal Shelter warns dog owners that hot cars are particularly dangerous for pets.


Matt Campbell's Blue Hog report has been an influential player in Arkansas politics.
A new study by AARP places Arkansas 40th in the nation in terms of long-term care for the elderly. The Arkansas Air and Military Museum will kick off its monthly Airport Days celebrations Saturday, and the Walton Arts Center reschedules some performances because of construction related to expansion efforts at the Fayetteville facility.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
A new community garden at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale hopes to build a connection between the church and the community, and provide people with healthy produce.
“Cuban Interlude” by Charlie Hunter
The Green Cab Company fleet, based in Fayetteville, is a cinch to spot. The black Prius hybrid sedans are fitted with brilliant green taxi-top globes. We take a ride to learn more about this brand new eco-startup company.
Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen spoke with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy earlier this week. Wilco performs tomorrow night at the AMP in Fayetteville.
Early voting underway across Arkansas in advance of the May 22nd primary; the Green Party of Arkansas fields candidates in all four of the state’s congressional races; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Moon River” by Los Straitjackets
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net sat down with Gov. Mike Beebe to discuss the latter’s recent trip to China, the bribery allegations against Walmart-Mexico operations and Medicaid shortfalls.
More of this conversation available here.