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.
Today’s Election Day in Arkansas; the Republican and Democratic parties choose their State House and Senate nominees; a latest report indicates decline in Arkansas home sales numbers; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Stuff Your Ballot Box” by The Two Man Gentleman Band
Before tornado sirens begin to blare, our smart devices are already delivering severe weather warnings. We talk to KFSM 5News Chief meteorologist Garrett Lewis about emergency sirens obsolescence, and we also hear from an expert at the National Storm Prediction Center about hazardous “outlooks.”
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas recently visited an exhibit at the Gravette Museum that celebrates history of the city’s walnut shelling plant. The exhibit is part of Arkansas Heritage Month celebrations.
“Salt Peanuts” by Dizzy Gillespie
An experimental theatre project by Artists Laboratory Theatre will launch today as part of the 2012 Artosphere Festival. Becca Martin-Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has other suggestions for things to do as well.
“Primary” by The Cure
Bagpiper, former candidate for Congress and now an author Kenton Adler talks with Kyle Kellams about his poetry and new book “The Silver Piper of Teer Non Og” for young adults.
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