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.
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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.
Author Ron Tanner discusses the process of renovating an old dilapidated Victorian house with his girlfriend in his new book “From Animal House to Our House.” He recently had a chat regarding the book with Kyle Kellams.
The May primary election in Arkansas comes to an end; tourism tax receipts for Fort Smith and Van Buren are up; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“El Hombre” by Pat Martino
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net talks about the election season.
A city-wide pig-inspired art installation that begins tomorrow night in Fayetteville also marks the beginning of an ambitious fundraising effort for Ozark Literacy Council.
To view a slideshow of the pig installations: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wendyjopoole/
“Pig in the Parlor” by Pete Seeger
Money Smart for Small Business is a new instructor-led training curriculum developed jointly by FDIC and SBA that provides introductory training for new and aspiring entrepreneurs on how to start up and manage a business.