Senator John Boozman says a bipartisan solution is being formed to reverse the interest rate hike on student loans, while Senator Mark Pryor says he is disappointed about the House's holdup on approving a comprehensive farm bill. A Harrison man is appointed to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. The second annual summit addressing prescription drug abuse is held in Little Rock. And the National Endowment for the Arts awards a grant for a redesign of School Avenue in Fayetteville.
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The summer band camps at the University of Arkansas not only have hundreds of young musicians, but also top professional talent to instruct and perform. Recently two of the visiting musicians, Mike Garson and Jim Walker, came to our studio.
Becca informs us how to watch the Miss Arkansas Pageant either in person in Hot Springs or online for a fee.
In 1993, nurse, a sister, and a doctor started a medical outreach program in Berryville in a borrowed building on the banks of the Kings River. Recently, the Mission Clinic celebrated its anniversary in a newly remodeled building on Highway 62.

The Arkansas Department of Health yesterday confirmed the 100th case of rabies in the state for 2013 was an infected cat in Boone County. The Fayetteville City Council approves a resolution supporting action on climate change by the U.S. Congress. New signs being installed around Beaver Lake aim to raise awareness about water quality for the area's primary drinking water source. And, though burn bans are in effect for much of the state, campfires are still being allowed, for now, at the Buffalo National River.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, the Springdale School District recieves a nearly $26 million dollar grant. Plus, we take a tour of King Opera House in Van Buren.
Arvest Bank announces its acquisition of several Bank of America branch banks, a famous Fort smith restaurant announces its plans for reopening, and the city of Fayetteville looks to trade paper for pixels.
"Sleigh Ride" by Fun
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about announced layoffs at Rheem in Fort Smith and what small business owners think about the future.
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers gives us 12 days worth of entertainment suggestions.
“May Ev'ry Day Be Christmas” by Irma Thomas and Preservation Hall Jazz Band
An unusual residence in Paris is one of nine properties that have been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places.
For more information, visit the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program.