Stephen Berry is a professor of history at the University of Georgia, and in his new book about the author of dark poems and stories, he says that though Poe's death to alcoholism may have been disgraceful at the time, it hasn't tainted the famous writer's legacy.Ozarks At Large
Stephen Berry is a professor of history at the University of Georgia, and in his new book about the author of dark poems and stories, he says that though Poe's death to alcoholism may have been disgraceful at the time, it hasn't tainted the famous writer's legacy.Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Media says that though it may still be cold outside, there will still be a nice selection of things to do tomorrow.
Tomorrow and Friday, The Chancellor Hotel in downtown Fayetteville will be transformed into a business think tank. Eighteen of the best collegiate teams from across the state will compete in the 13th annual Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup.It could be several more days before nearly two dozen Faulkner County residents of a neighborhood in Mayflower will be able to return to their homes. Crews continue cleaning up after an oil pipeline broke Friday
An Arkansas House panel advances a proposal to cut taxes on utility manufacturers, but a budget expert isn't so sure about the plan's long-term effects, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel begins investigations into the Mayflower oil spill, Mike Ross hints at the governor's race, and air traffic control operations will continue at Fayetteville's Drake Field, though the city has to pick up the expense.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the General Assembly has entered its 12th week at the state capitol. Roby Brock will talk to a pair of political observers about what’s left for lawmakers (there’s plenty) and how the GOP has handled its majority in both chambers.
Dartmouth College professor and internationally respected sustainable fuels expert Lee Lynd says that food and fuel crops don't necessarily have to compete for the same farmland.
Dr. Marcus Eriksen made a promise to himself in a foxhole during the Gulf War that has developed into a passion for the planet’s water.
A conversation with writer \Leonard Mlodinow about his book Subliminal and how best to convince listeners to support public radio.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to bloggers Michael Cook and Jason Tolbert about the first eleven weeks of the Arkansas Legislature’s current session…and the few weeks remaining.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, October 18, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks:the gavel has come down to begin a special session of the Arkansas Legislature. Chris Hickey reports on the opening afternoon of a session dedicated to solving, if only temporarily, a projected spike in insurance rates for public school employees in the state. Plus: our usual Friday conversations with Michael Tilley from The City Wire and Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers. And Antoinette Grajeda tries to discover the lure of following festivals for one retailer who is selling her wares right now at Mulberry Mountain for the Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Festival.
For today, Becca has an idea for being in the arts, instead of just appreciating them.
For this week's collaboration with ozarksunbound.com, Christopher Spencer and Kyle Kellams talk to Peter lane from Walton Arts Center.
More from our conversation can be heard here.
"Rubrick" by Philip Glass
Arkansas has been selected as one of three states to launch a new program called the "National Energy Corps" to promote sustainable energy consumption and education, foster community sustainability and help to mitigate the effects of global climate change. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Want to work for Energy Corp? The project is hosting a jobs fair this Saturday, Sept. 18th from 10am to noon at the Fayetteville Public Library. For details contact Mellissa Terry at 575-1385 or energycorps.org.
"Wail" by George Shearing
Sunday afternoon a public discussion about Islam is scheduled at the Faytteville Public Library. We talk to three organizers about what questions they think the public attending might ask.
More about Sunday's forum can be heard by clicking here.
This weekend many artists around Mountain View will open their studios so we can see what's inside. In advance of the self-gudied tour, we conducted a phone tour of some of the studios.
