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.
The United States Track and Field Olympic Trials begin today in Eugene, Oregon. By the time the event is over, the squad that will represent the county in London this summer will be complete. Several athletes with University of Arkansas ties have qualified for the trials, including runner Stephanie Brown.
“Pilgrim” by Runner
Dan Craft, special projects reporter from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, talks about an upcoming report about DUI arrests in the region that involve the use of illegal and prescription drugs.
Our history expert Dr. Bill Smith talks about the history of shark attacks and other interesting things.
Wildfires continue to spread in Arkansas; Arkansas senators disagree about new rules that seek to reduce mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Summer’s Here” by James Taylor
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses Walmart nixing its Mexico operations expansion plan, the increase in enplanements at Arkansas’ three largest airports, and more.