Online, mobile, and in-store selfscan modes were praised by Walmart’s E-Commerce division leaders who delivered optimism at the annual shareholder’s global media conference.Ozarks At Large
Online, mobile, and in-store selfscan modes were praised by Walmart’s E-Commerce division leaders who delivered optimism at the annual shareholder’s global media conference.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an update on the National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative. Also, the history behind the Juneteenth celebration.
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.
In his weekly business news recap, Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas discusses the passing of two businessmen.
Jessica Schwartz, a Columbia University ethnomusicologist, spent two years on the Marshall Islands with a group of women who sing about the consequences of being subjected to a decade of U.S. Cold War nuclear bomb tests. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, her research unveils both their horrific experience and their struggle for justice.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.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a report from inside the Walmart Shareholders' Meeting. Also, Leah and the Mojo Doctors stop by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio, we have our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley from The City Wire and more.
Becca's weekend entertainment suggestions include Lombardi at Rogers Little Theater, the Bentonville Art and Culinary Festival and Thunder on the Mountain.
The Walmart Shareholders' Meeting in Fayetteville this morning included business as well as entertainment for company associates.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.
Two food drives with a twist were recently held to benefit Fayetteville food pantries.
“The Warmth of the Sun” by Friends of Dean Martinez
We know it's not yet Thanksgiving…but lights are getting turned on all over the place this week and next. Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
Next month's madrigal dinner presented by the Bentonville High School Chamber Choir is the last such concert. We hear a preview from inside the Firmin Garner Performance Studio.
Fans of Doctor Who, Whoovians, gather all over the globe tomorrow to make a half-century of their time-traveling hero. One of the celebrations is in Siloam Springs.
“Doctor Who Theme” Murray Gold and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales
According to the Arkansas Realtors' Association, home sales were up statewide in October, though the association is cautious about still-to-come sales totals for November. A volleyball tournament this weekend in Fort Smith is expected to bring more than $160,000 of economic impact to the area. Two area cities get a boost from the state with community development block grants. And Crystal Bridges will start opening earlier on the weekends.
"You are the Best Thing" by Ray LaMontagne
