Ozarks at Large’s insect expert discusses the annual trip the monarch butterflies make from the northern United States to Mexico. He also suggests planting milkweed to help to nourish them as they make their way through your yard.Ozarks At Large
Ozarks at Large’s insect expert discusses the annual trip the monarch butterflies make from the northern United States to Mexico. He also suggests planting milkweed to help to nourish them as they make their way through your yard.
This month's featured artist for Springdale Public Library's Art in the Park program is Katryna Wade.
The University of Arkansas has just completed its first year of a new autism intervention education program. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the curriculum is part of statewide initiative to assist children and families dealing with autism spectrum disorders.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics discusses the possible obstacles to job growth with Grant Tennille and Randy Zook.
The Fayetteville Ale Trail expands northward with the inclusion of Ozark Beer Company in Rogers. The University of Arkansas gets ready to host thousands of Walmart associates and shareholders from around the world. And Keep Arkansas Beautiful celebrates 25 years by recognizing those around the state who have made a difference in beatifying their communities.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, finding balance between nature and technology; we speak with author Richard Louv about nature deficit disorder and possible ways to cure it. Plus, autism spectrum disorder is on the rise in Arkansas. We learn more about the Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center.
Screen time is on the rise for children and adults alike. Author Richard Louv offers his views on the importance of maintaining a balance between technology and nature.
Some young entrepreneurs are helping make changes in Springdale. Many of them are returning to the city where they grew up.The Arkansas gubernatorial candidate has plans for November plus business news from around the state in this week’s Talk Business and Politics Update.
New data show that one in every 65 children in Arkansas has an autism spectrum disorder. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the Arkansas Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Program, a collaboration among experts at UAMS-Little Rock and UA-Fayetteville, is on task to both clearly document ASD and intervene.
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Sunday, June 22, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, what has been termed by some as mommy-blogging has become big business in the area. We learn about the legality of earning money for blogs and reviews. Plus, we go behind the scenes at the National Weather Service in Tulsa.
The bill would change the amounts awarded to students. The bill's sponsors say the change is necessary to keep the program viable, while opponents say that the plan is shortsighted.
Weekend opportunities include a new documentary film screened in Winslow, a pair of whdunnits on local stages and more.
"Meteorite" by Zombina and the Skeletones
A report released yesterday by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families shows that Arkansas schools rely heavily on out of school suspensions, with many districts punishing minorities at a higher rate than white students, thus limiting their learning opportunities. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas spoke with Jerri Derlikowski, Director of Education Policy for AACF and author of the report.
A concert including Still on the Hill, Outside the Lines, Trout Fishing in America and the Mike Sumler Trio may be sold out, but we have a preview of sorts from the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Printmaker Amos Kennedy Jr.will visit the area next week to give workshops on the art of printmaking, and Katy Henriksen talks with him in advance of his visit.
