Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn more about the implications of new research on tornadoes. Plus, a conversation about ethics in Arkansas politics.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn more about the implications of new research on tornadoes. Plus, a conversation about ethics in Arkansas politics.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.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to Dr. Jay Barth with Hendrix College, about ethics in Arkansas.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.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large: a new generation of canning. Jacqueline Froelich goes to a county fair to find out why so many younger people are re-discovering food preservation. Plus, the finesse required to portray a living, performing legend. Nick Cosgrove, who plays Frankie Valle in Jersey Boys, talks to us about the show opening tonight at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.
It's especially hard when you're launching a new album. In the wake of a tumultuous split last fall, the Americana folk duo The Civil Wars released a self-titled album this August and is the focus of this month's Ozarks at Large music review.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.
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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.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about a book talk at the Fayetteville Public Library and a movie screening at the Rogers Public Library.
Recipients of a grant from the Winthrop Rockefeller foundation plan to implement savings programs for after high school schooling and improve the state's 49th rank in the country for young adults with a post-secondary education.
The state is the first in the country to implement a smart 911 system. The adoption of the new system across the state was announced earlier this week at the state capitol by elected officials and representatives of Arkansas’ fire, police and EMS first responders. Nathan Vandiver from our content partner KUAR in Little Rock filed this report.
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University of Arkansas researcher Dr. Susan Gauch is helping develop personalized search engines. She visited KUAF earlier this week to talk with Ozarks at Large’s Antoinette Grajeda about her research.
More of this conversation is available here
