We learn it was like to live in rural Arkansas in the first half of the 20th century, at a time when many farmsteads were transitioning from lantern to electric light, thanks to Ozarks Electric.Ozarks At Large
We learn it was like to live in rural Arkansas in the first half of the 20th century, at a time when many farmsteads were transitioning from lantern to electric light, thanks to Ozarks Electric.Congress is considering reinstating Medicaid coverage for so-called Compact of Free Association Migrants living in the United States. The entitlement was cut back in 1996. Affected would be residents of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau and The Republic of the Marshall Islands--including thousands of Marshallese in Northwest Arkansas.
OnlineDermClinic can help. A group of local dermatologists recently launched a first-of-its-kind website and app to diagnose skin problems quickly and easily, no matter where you are. Arkansas' U.S. Senators speak out about the recent Justice Department probe into the IRS audits of conservative groups. The only candidate for next year's Arkansas Attorney General race says that if elected, he would defend controversial legislation passed this year by the Republican-controlled 89th General Assembly. Arkansas State University tells Bill Halter to "cease and desist" his campaign use of the phrase "Arkansas Promise." The director of the state's education department says that fewer dollars will be available next year for state scholarships. And the city of Fayetteville gets federal grant money for continuing paved trails around Lake Fayetteville.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn how self-checkouts are changing the way we shop.Plus, a conversation with Jerusalem Greer, one of the authors participating in this year's Books in Bloom literary festival in Eureka Springs.
One Little Rock author has come out with a children’s book she hopes will help parents bring their child’s early educational experiences to life.
Jersusalem Jackson Greer author of "A Homemade Year," is among the 14 writers at this year's Books in Bloom in Eureka Springs.
As we continue our series on summer camps, we explore options for dance and music camps in the area including a NWA Conservatory of Classical Ballet
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New in-store retail technologies, such as iPhone barcode scanning and self checkout lanes are transforming how we shop. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, these innovations may increase theft—what the industry refers to as “shrink.” (Photo courtesy StopLift Checkout Vision Systems)Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, three things to know about giving during this month dedicated to philanthropy. And we'll celebrate this month also dedicated to writing novels with a Sunday morning montage in honor of authors and writing.
Opponents to Arkansas' 12-week abortion ban are asking a federal judge to issue a permanent injunction to prevent the law from ever being enforced. Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport gets a $3.4 million grant that will be used for pavement upgrades, a master plan and more. Mount Sequoyah Gardens in Fayetteville is getting upgrades to make it a more appealing overlook. And, the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality is holding several public meetings around the state regarding a revised statewide ten-year solid waste plan.
"They Were Wrong" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas speaks with Axiom executive Jerry Jones, the chairman of a task force called FASTER Arkansas, that's working to improve broadband access to public school students.
Benton County native, Joe Woolbright, operator of Ozark Ecological Restoration, contracts with local and state nonprofit agencies, to help bring native grassland prairies on both public and private land back to life.
"When We Both Are Cats" by Bombadil
Becca Martin Brown from NWA Newspapers discusses entertainment options in the region, including a Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City.
The owner of a new drums-only store in downtown Springdale thinks Emma Avenue has unique potential to become a destination community.
