Demolition and excavation related to the downtown parking deck project gets closer to getting underway in Fayetteville. Eureka Springs aldermen pass a resolution supporting marriage equality. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department moves forward with plans to pave the only stretch of gravel state highway.
Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio. Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, more than 3,000 Arkansas children are in foster care custody on any single day. A new report has suggestions on how to better serve these young people. Plus, Arkansas native Louis Jordan's forays into the Caribbean and Calypso in today's edition of Arkansongs, and we hear how the four men running for Governor of Arkansas responded when asked about the legality of same-sex marriage
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, takes a look back at the previous seven days in Arkansas news.The Arkansas Press Association hosted three debates last week, including one with the four candidates in this year's governor's race.
A new report issued by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reveals the state’s foster care system would better serve children by allowing them to stay with their family of origin. Jacqueline Froelich talks with the report’s lead author, Jennifer Ferguson.The latest enrollment numbers for Arkansas' Private Option are announced, the city of Fayetteville gets ready to accept nearly a million dollars in grants for trails construction, design and engineering,and one water-borne illness is making the rounds through Arkansas and the nation.
Singer and songwriter Joe Crookston is back in Fayetteville this week, almost a year after his first visit at the 2013 Roots Festival.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses the latest economic numbers for the region...and the dreams of bringing professional hockey to Fort Smith.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
Some private property owners in south Fayetteville have taken issue with how the city is going about acquiring general utility easements. We examine municipal eminent domain practices in our region and state.
“Arkansas Traveler” by Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant
Share some “Love Gone Bad” stories and music at this unique fundraiser that raises money for Seven Hills Homeless Center.
To listen to more of this conversation, click here.
“Glory of Love” by Andy Cohen
Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel to speak at Walton Arts Center as part of University of Arkansas’ Distinguished Lecture series; lawmakers still figuring ways to pay for 20 firefighting positions to be restored to the Arkansas Forestry Commission; and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Texas country troubadour Ray Wylie Hubbard performs tonight at Second Street Live in Fort Smith. Some eagle and “Willy Wonka, Jr.”-watching is also in order. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Trap Door”by Broken Bells
Still on the Hill’s new CD of love songs “Red Curtain” will be released February 14th at Goodfolk House on Block Street in Fayetteville. The release party will also be accompanied by a concert. They’ll also be at the Lyric Theatre in Harrison this Saturday with Three Penny Acre.
Learn more on www.stillonthehill.com.
