Senator Mark Pryor ranks high among members of Congress who have taken money from lobbyists in the 2014 election cycle. And Walmart announces a partnership with 16 other retailers to bring oversight to the safety of garment factories in Bangladesh.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Steve Yates collects inspiration for his short stories almost everywhere. From his time working on highways in Arkansas to a true crime story in Springfield, Missouri his new volume of stories, Some Kinds of Love runs the gamut from straight-ahead narrative to fantasy-laced science fiction. We'll talk to the former Fayetteville resident about his latest collection. Plus concern for some small banks in Arkansas and if you've ever been to the Waffle House on Dickson Street you're familiar with the restaurant's logo of a waffle chased by a hungry pig. We'll meet the artist behind that picture. More of her work is included in an exhibit in Springdale this month.
The Fayetteville Roots Festival is returning for a fourth year and today the full schedule is released.
Arkansas artist Elise Taylor chose an independence theme for her July exhibit at the library. Taylor also has work on display at Ink in Glass in Fayetteville and a Eureka Springs gallery this month.
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The state's Economic Development Director joins other gay rights activists in support of same-sex marriage. Hewlett-Packard announces its plans to lay off several hundred workers at its call center in Conway. Arkansas Attorney Dustin McDaniel issues his opinion on the meaning of the wording of Act 746 of 2013. And hot and humid weather continues for the area.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to French Hill, CEO of Delta Trust and Bank about new banking rules and regulations.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: a groundswell of opposition has developed regarding a plan by SWEPCO for a new transmission system in a part north Arkansas. Plus Nicole Holland of Springdale tells her story of life in Paris before World War II. We'll hear from her and her daughter Brenda Hancock.
Last September Curly Miller…banjo player, storyteller, mushroom farmer…played with his mates in the Old 78s at Crystal bridges Museum of American Art. We play one of those songs we recorded that night in honor of Curly, who passed away Thursday.
Nicole Holland lived in Paris before, during and after World War II. She dictated the events of her remarkable life to her daughter, Brenda Hancock. Both women recntly came to our studio.In his weekly roundup of the past seven days’ business and political news, Roby Brock, points out national news stories resonated in Arkansas last week.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, December 13, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, singer/songwriter Joe Pug stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. Plus, Becca Martin Brown gets us caught up on what's been rescheduled for this weekend.
Governor Mike Beebe speaks about potential effects the federal government shutdown will have on Arkansas, while the state Department of Health works out a deal with the USDA to keep a nutrition program running for now. And the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace begins open enrollment today even with the federal government shutdown in place.
"Jumpin' At The Woodside" by Buddy Rich
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, discusses health care and the federal shutdown with John Brummett, political columnist.
The shutdown that went into effect at midnight last night is already impacting operations at Beaver Lake, though more impacts could be felt if the shutdown continues.
"Waltz in A Minor" by Chopin
Becca Martin Brown says the first day of October is a good time to become aware of all things Halloween happening for the next 30 days in the region.
Maser, an artist from Ireland, was back in Arkansas to work on another new piece of public art.
