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.
The 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton was on the University of Arkansas campus yesterday to be the inaugural speaker in the Dale and Betty Bumpers Distinguished Lecture Program. Kyle Kellams has this report.
Highlights from the lecture will be on Ozarks at Large throughout this week.
The award-winning exhibition Benton County Crime Stories is an exhibit at the Rogers Historical Museum that explores more than 150 years of history of law and order in the region.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net reviews the past week in business and political news.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about an event that explores traditional Japanese architecture. There are also auditions for a play at Rogers Little Theatre and a benefit concert on today’s to-do list.
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The Green Village Foundation in Fayetteville hosts a concert to benefit five African communities; the Northwest Arkansas Naturals’ Sunday afternoon game rescheduled for this afternoon; and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
