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.
Ozarks At Large



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.
This spring a number of Arkansas public schools and districts are applying to the state department of education to become “Schools of Innovation.” As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the new innovation school model is more collaborative compared to the public charter model. (Photo: applicant Leverett Elementary in Fayetteville)
The annual event attracts thousands to Rogers and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for area agencies.
"Place to Be" by Nick Drake
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says movies, art and more are geared toward teens this week.
Northwest Arkansas Community College will stage The Giver this weekend and the tech crew has been at work on the production for some time.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, says the AMC drama can be a great place to begin a discussion about history.
"A Beautiful Mine" by RJD2