Ozarks At Large


The 19th of June, or Juneteenth, traditionally celebrates the anniversary of African Camerican Emancipation, but as Christina Thomas finds out, it has many different meanings to those who recognize the day. She speaks with Dr. Calvin White to learn more.
The most recent update to the National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative is the awarding of $2.64 million in grants to project throughout the U.S.


Blanche Lincoln is heading up an effort to prevent regulations from interfering with small businesses. Repairs to flood-damaged roads in Benton County continue at the expense of some road paving projects scheduled for this year. Arkansas natives were honored by the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame over the weekend. And electronic game of skill wagers near the $1.5 billion mark in the first five months of the year.


Becca's weekend entertainment suggestions include Lombardi at Rogers Little Theater, the Bentonville Art and Culinary Festival and Thunder on the Mountain.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, November 29, 2013
Ahead on this post-Thanksgiving edition of Ozarks, a discussion with the author of this year's selection for the "One Book, One Community" program in Fayetteville, and two Grammy nominees play inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Rebuilding Together NWA completed the construction of a new home for a veteran and his family.
”Sunspots” by Bob Mould
The City of Fayetteville encourages business owners to prepare to register their businesses with the city to obtain a license. Jesse Fulcher, current planner for the city, gives details on the registration process and its benefits.
For more information, visit www.accessfayetteville.org or call 575-8308.
By treaty, Marshallese citizens may travel to, even live in the U.S. But now, certain U.S. lawmakers, including Senator John Boozman, have requested the State Department establish a screening protocol.
“Avalon” by Randy Newman
The U.S. Marshall's Museum receives a financial gift and the Razorback baseball team's season comes to a close.
If you need to recover from all of the fun you've had at Wakarusa, Becca says there is plenty of live music in the region tonight.