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.
Recently, Arkansas Tech University-Ozark campus received approval for its proposed Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. The move will allow the university to offer its students the Registered Nurse program.
In 1928, Lem McPherson, Fayetteville’s first African-American police officer, was shot in the line of duty. Kyle Kellams interviews Sgt. Craig Stout from Fayetteville Police Department to learn more about the tragedy and the legacy McPherson left behind.
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“Elegy” by New York Ska Jazz Ensemble
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers gives us a few ideas for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
“I Want to Protect You” by Eels
The town of Walnut Ridge is trying to capitalize on the only known Beatles’ visit to the state of Arkansas. Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net has the details.
Another flock of blackbirds collapsed from firecracker fright again in Beebe over New Years. Our flocks, however, were not disturbed. Essayist and recordist Joe Neal spent time beneath several local roosts to tell their story. He is coauthor of “Arkansas Birds,” as well as his latest book, “In the Province of Birds, a Western Arkansas Memoir.”
