New guidelines for use of prescription drugs and painkillers in the emergency room have been announced by state officials, several states reach an agreement with Google about its collection of private data while roaming the streets, and the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission proposes a push forward for a regional park in southwest Fayetteville.
Ozarks At Large


The big pigs around Fayetteville, dressed up by local artists, will soon end their visit. But first an auction will be held so some of the pigs can go home with admirers while raising money and awareness for both Ozark Literacy and local artists.
An exhibit opening today in the Ann Kittrel Gallery features a handful of dresses designed to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Wednesday is the annual Live United Day sponsored by United Way of Northwest Arkansas. Hundreds of people in northwest Arkansas will not go to their office in the morning. Instead, with their boss’ blessing they’ll help out with a project for an area non-profit organization.

State lawmakers continue to weigh the issue of Medicaid expansion two weeks after receiving word from Washington that federal Medicaid expansion funds could be used for a privatized expansion of the system. A pair of lawmakers also weigh in on how recent anti-abortion legislation has affected Arkansas' reputation in the rest of the country. And a controlled burn is set for tomorrow in one local city.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, October, 6, 2013
Ahead on Weekend Ozarks, teaching children about the arts, through both live theatre and one really big painting. Plus, our Sunday morning montage and more.
Nashville-based musician Kevin So previews his performance at Teatro Scarpino in Fayetteville on Sunday.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families will celebrate its 10th annual fundraiser February 27 in Springdale.
The University of Arkansas is now in the highest ranking of a major foundation’s report on colleges and universities in the United States.
To hear more from the announcement yesterday, click here.
“Isle of Words Forgotten” by Rick Cutler
Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net talks to Matt DeCample, spokesman for Governor Mike Beebe, about pending prison reform legislation.
“Bluesette” by Doug Webb
Yesterday we heard from some local residents trying to raise money for projects through the web site www.kickstarter.com. Today we hear from one of the co-founders of the site.