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.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has much to tell us about where we can find good food today.
The King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Arkansas, in cooperation with the Osher Lifelong Institute and Walton Arts Center, has recently been selected as just one of four hosts in the nation for the second season of Caravanserai, a program bringing together American and Muslim cultures.
More information can be found at www.waltonartscenter.org or www.caravanserai-arts.org.
"Andalusian Oud Music" by Said Chraibi
Rosilee Walker Russell, the executive director of the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Academy of the Arts, tells us about the summer art camps at the academy. Learn more at www.uafs.edu/academy
The King Fahd Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Arkansas, in cooperation with the Osher Lifelong Institute and Walton Arts Center, has recently been selected as just one of four hosts in the nation for the second season of Caravanserai, a program bringing together American and Muslim cultures.
More information can be found at www.waltonartscenter.org or www.caravanserai-arts.org.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us what this exciting weekend has in store for us.
“Free” by Cat Power
