Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross talked with Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas, about the 2014 campaign.Ozarks At Large
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross talked with Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas, about the 2014 campaign.We sift through the details of how small business in Arkansas will be affected by the new health care law. Two experts, from the Arkansas Insurance Department and the Arkansas Small Business Administration, serve as navigators.
The Walton Family Foundation contributes $2 million to the U.S. Marshall's Museum in Fort Smith. The Superintendent of Clarksville Schools speaks to a national radio program about why he thinks that arming teachers is still a good idea, though the head of the Arkansas Department of Education says there are safer alternatives. And several roundabouts are coming soon to a Springdale street.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a U of A researcher discusses the science studying the causes of heat stroke. Plus, NWACC partners with various organizations to help teach the community about America's music.
Christina Thomas tells us about her participation in the fourth annual Skydive for Kids Saturday morning.Research at the University of Arkansas and the University of Connecticut is designed to help athletes and people who work in the sun and heat stay cool.
Next week, NWACC will start a six-week program at Crystal Bridges titled America's Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway.
The Care Foundation awards more than $1 million toward greater community wellness in Northwest Arkansas. And Governor Beebe calls on state lawmakers to use state money to increase monitoring of the Buffalo River watershed near a controversial hog farm.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas (www.talkbusiness.net) discusses what Walmart's latest reported earnings means for the overall U.S. economy.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, critical blood supply levels have led to the issuance of a code red alert. Plus, Crowder College prepares to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location.
Dr. Feng-Zhen Teng, professor of geosciences at the University of Arkansas, has discovered a method to measure the temperature of rock formation with the help of magnesium isotopes. He says the process of rock formation is not very different from, say, baking a cake.
World's leading trumpeters Rex Richardson and Allen Vizzutti talk about their efforts to manage their performing schedules along with their practice schedules.Click here for more of the conversation with trumpeters Rex Richardson and Allen Vizzutti.
Jacqueline Froelich travels to Huntsville where Sharon Niehues crafts her own herbal soaps and salves at a place called Redbud Garden. She markets her soaps at the Fayetteville Farmers Market and Ozark Natural Foods.
Changes await Fort Smith. Michael Tilley from www.thecitywire.com has the details.
"Blues on the Corner" by Turtle Island String Quartet
