Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas Legislature was a flurry of activity yesterday, with passage not only of Medicaid expansion, but the House also advanced bills regarding cuts to the state's income, capital gains and utility taxes. The House also passed the Senate bill that will provide financial support for construction of the Big River Steel superproject ion Osceola. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel rejects the latest proposed ballot initiative regarding medical marijuana, and Northwest Arkansas' two baseball teams have a disappointing Tuesday.






Gloria Goodwin Raheja is a professor of anthropology at the University of Minnesota and spoke on the University of Arkansas campus this spring. Her upcoming book is titled Logan County Blues: Frank Hutchison in the Sonic Landscape of the Appalachian Coalfields, which explores the injustices committed by the coal mining companies against coal miners, and how the miners fought against the companies through music.
The creator behind a cable TV hit now fronts his own band and will be on Dickson Street tonight.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Ahead on Weekend Ozarks, the Arkansas Poll broken down, Michael Johnathon in the studio, zombies invade a high school homecoming and more.
This weekend the pastor of His Way Fellowship in Gateway will take to the roof of a nearby store in an effort to collect food and money for those in need.
Yesterday, an exercise on the University of Arkansas campus didn't turn out exactly as planned, but was still a learning experience.
"Up, Up and Away" by Sonny Criss
This week there are shows, art exhibits and classes at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Academy of the Arts, including a theatre double feature this weekend.
More informaton is available at uafortsmith.edu/academy.
The father of the blues, The Sound of Music and more in our history capsule for November 16.
Becca helps us plan ahead for tomorrow and beyond.
"Work These Hands" by Cletus Got Shot