
Ozarks At Large

One of the state’s most-read blogs is implanting a metered paywall to helppay for the daily journalism it produces.
Rogers Little Theater's musical may be a period piece, but Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers says it’s still very much relevant.

Heads of some of the state's community health clinics say that one aspect of the private option for Medicaid expansion won't reimburse the clinics enough for them to stay open. Arkansas lawmakers continue to explore ways to administer the death penalty, though the drug commonly used to administer lethal injections remains unavailable. The board of Ozark Regional Transit looks at taking management in-house next year. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department announces several road construction projects to be started in the next few years.

Becca Martin Brown spreads music writer Kevin Kinder’s words about a couple of upcoming concerts
In the first story of our new, monthly "Locally Made" series, we profile the "noble-hearted country folk" who create handmade items for their business,
An organization with the mission to engage young people in public service through entrepreneurship launched last Friday. Maggie Carroll from our content partner KUAR in Little Rock was there and has this report.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
On this special Christmas Eve edition of Ozarks at Large, highlights from our holiday show taped earlier in the month at the Fayetteville Public Library, with musical performances by Adams Collins Jazz Collective, Jones'n Leah, and Farmer And The Markets, plus special guests from Cooperative Emergency Outreach in Fayetteville talk about the importance of giving during the holiday season. And even Santa Claus stops by to answer a few questions.
Becca says there are still things to do, see and hear before the Christmas weekend.
"Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by The Jim Cullen Jazz Band
Wind continues to be a big business in Arkansas. Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks to one company president about the state's role in the wind energy industry.
"The First Noel" by Al Di Meola
Our original radio play is approaching a close as Meredith, our modern-day Scrooge, begins to change.
A local healthcare provider is using a new electronic system to give patients easier access to their health records.
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing" by The Canadian Brass
Beginning Christmas Eve there will be three free meals in and around the village.