
Ozarks At Large

Meredith Martin-Moats recently met with quilters participating in the National Quilts of Valor projec
The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas was recently ranked in the top 100 QS World University Rankins by subject area, and among the publication's top 25 in the country for Life Sciences and Medicine. We speak with the school's dean about why the school received the recognition.
Recent research at the University of Arkansas suggests that the damage caused by tornadoes is affected by variances in the terrain the tornado encounters. But, the results of the research isn't so cut and dry.

U.S. Senator John Boozman offers his opinion on potential U.S. intervention in Syria. Enrollment at NWACC is down by about 3.8 percent, though that number is in line with national trends of enrollment at two-year colleges. The city of Rogers begins work on a long-range strategic plan for that city's downtown area. And, the Great Arkansas Clean Up begins this weekend.



Nick Cosgrove, the lead in the touring production of Jersey Boys, fell in love with the show in his hometown of Chicago. Jeresy Boys opens tonight at Walton Arts Center.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says a one-person show at the University of Arkansas takes a fresh look at immigration policy.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, january 19, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, lions and tigers and wampus cats? We learn whats in a name when it comes to high school mascots around Arkansas. Plus, lung cancer rates are on the decline in Arkansas while the use of solar energy systems is on the rise.
Today, Becca talks about the Ozark Military Museum in Fayetteville, the Pea Ridge National Military Park, the Peel Mansion Museum and Historic Gardens in Bentonville, the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park and the Siloam Springs Museum.
“Greens at the Chicken Shack” by Roy Hargrove Quintet
Wayne Bell of www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse’s untimely demise and her brilliant music.
The inaugural Northwest Arkansas Cheese Dip Classic is scheduled for Sept. 10 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion.
“Black Clouds” by String Cheese Incident
Yesterday 4th District Congressman Mike Ross announced he won’t seek a seventh term in Washington D.C. due to personal reasons and partisan politics. He is still considering a run for governor after Governor Mike Beebe’s second term has expired.
“Bambaleo” by The Gypsy Kings
The Fort Smith food pantry is in need of canned goods, beans, cereal, and other dry and canned food items to provide assistance to low-income families and disabled individuals.
For more information call 479-782-5074 or log on to www.csclearinghouse.org.