Ozarks At Large
Researchers at the University of Arkansas recently completed a study, concluding that the use of sequential pricing based on real-time knowledge of shopper preferences could increase retailer profits. Ozarks at Larges Christina Thomas spoke with Cary Deck and John Aloysius of the Walton College of Business.With Spring in full bloom, last week was full of stories about cleanups or renovations occurring throughout the area.
Ahead on Ozarks, our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley from The City Wire about an attempt to buy Arkansas Best Freight and why tobacco and Internet sales taxes are of interest in Arkansas this week. Plus two actors, two microphones and a jacket that turns into a circus. We offer a peek inside the creation of the play "Boats" on stage this weekend. And Effron White plays a brand new song.
Effron White’s been writing lately and we’ll hear the fruit of his labors, a new song titled Pressure Change.
Meredith Martin Moats is reflecting this weekend on her different roles during past celebrations of Mother’s Day.Becca Martin Brown has the details on a tour of homes and other weekend activities.
The Arkansas General Assembly this session enacted legislation on both public charter school authorization and inter-public school transfers. Phyllis Stewart, Arkansas Department of Education Chief of Staff, explains how both measures will work to expand school choice options.
The head of the Hatcher Agency, the state's largest independent insurer, says that many of his clients are providing insurance to employees rather than paying penalties associated with the Affordable Care Act. Senator Mark Pryor talks about his push for answers from the Air Force regarding the 188th Fighter Wing in Fort Smith while Senator Boozman says he is concerned about a backlog in disability claims for veterans. And Elton John is coming to Fayetteville in just a few weeks.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks, Roby Brock hosts a political roundtable to discuss the problematic launch of healthcare.gov. Also, Siloam Springs creates an online farmers' market. Plus, the Artmobile rolls into town, three things you should know about philanthropy and more.
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses issues the River Valley is talking about.
“Blue in Green” by Miles Davis
Evy Ortiz and Ross Lekites, who play Maria and Tony in West Side Story, visited KUAF’s Anthony and Susan Hui News Studio yesterday to discuss
“Cool” by Stan Kenton
See films you might not see otherwise at the Offshoot Film Festival in Fayetteville. More details are available on www.seedlingfilm.com.
A few University of Arkansas students, in conjunction with Fayetteville Visitors’ Bureau, are hosting the 4th Annual Fayetteville Howl-o-ween Pet Pageant this Saturday. For more information, call 1-800-766-4626.
Take a tour of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art with Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams.
“Global A Go Go” by Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros
