Paula Morell, executive director of Tales from the South, is hosting a writers' workshop Sunday at the Writers' Colony in Eureka Springs.Ozarks At Large
Paula Morell, executive director of Tales from the South, is hosting a writers' workshop Sunday at the Writers' Colony in Eureka Springs.Becca Martin Brown tells us about a nascent book club that will discuss old societies tomorrow night in Fort Smith.
Marla Steele, a doctoral student at the University of Arkansas, is one of just a few researchers studying a rare, Asian eagle.
To see the website devoted to Marla's work, both past and future, click here.
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas sat down with Rex Nelson, former communications director for Gov. Mike Huckabee, to discuss how the GOP governed during the Arkansas Legislature. Recent projections show Springdale officials that a list of street improvement projects slated to receive voter-approved bond money may cost more than is budgeted from bond sales. The Eureka Springs Downtown Network receives national accreditation, and consequently a higher-perceived reputation. Aldermen in Bella Vista decide that the city should take over the Bella Vista Library, but that's only the beginning. And the Diamond Hogs finished non-conference play with a win at Baum Stadium last night.
Ahead on Ozarks, a big check from Tyson Foods to the Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation…Grammy-winning John Legend speaks in Fayetteville…the Fort Smith Symphony tunes up for the season finale…and all kinds of theater magic on tap for May.
John Jeter, conductor of the Fort Smith Symphony, gives us a preview of the season finale.
Our monthly survey of theater opportunities lets us sing in the rain, go barefoot in the park and sing with the little mermaid.
In the early 1900s, Minnesota entrepreneur William Kruse had a vision he would strike gold on some farmland in Rogers, Arkansas. He spent a small fortune constructing a mining operation. We visit the site, and prospect details from the archives of the Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Photo courtesy Rogers Historical Museum.
Singer/songwriter John Legend spoke on the UA campus last night as part of the Distinguished Lecture series.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the Amazeum receives a large gift and Grant Tennille, the director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, discusses the state of Arkansas' economy.
Popular Branson, Missouri has hundreds of attractions, but no regional history museum-until now. We travel to Branson to talk with the town mayor and historian about how Branson came to be a billion-dollar tourist destination in the rural Ozarks.
“One O’Clock Jump” by Count Basie
The metal band Five Finger Death Punch is at the AMP tonight for a show. There’re also options to keep you entertained today, says Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers.
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Arkansas. The Civil War Sesquicentennial will be celebrated between 2011 and 2015.
“The New Plan” by John Powell
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses upcoming summer movies and TV shows. He also makes a book suggestion.
“Truman” by Ratatat
State Senator Jack Crumbly seeks injunction against redistricting; an update on the foster care system in the state; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Baby James” by Casey Dienel
