Results from a new study announced yesterday by the NWA Council found many strengths of doing business in Northwest Arkansas, and few weaknesses as well. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel and state senator Keith Ingram introduce a trifecta of bills aimed at curbing election fraud. And Governor Mike Beebe stands by his decision to veto two abortion bills, even though the legislature overturned both vetoes.
Ozarks At Large

Kyle Kellams spoke with SoNA director Paul Haas about Saturday’s performance, as well as what it takes to produce a master work.
The Fort Smith Northside High School Jazz Band will hold a fundraising performance at UAFS’s Second-Street Live Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.. This professional-caliber show will raise funds to send these student musicians to summer band camp.

Many Arkansas cities have regulations in place aimed at protecting the health of the landscape and natural beauty within their cities’ limits. But, as OAL’s Timothy Dennis reports, officials with one local city feel that a new bill in the Arkansas General Assembly threatens the implementation of those regulations.

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Daniel Hintz from Downtown Bentonville Inc. offers various events as proof of the emerging arts scene in Bentonville.

Pure Charity encourages and creates a movement of generosity by connecting users to nonprofits locally and throughout the world, and as of last fall, through college campuses. Tomorrow, the organization is holding World Water Thursday on the University of Arkansas campus. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with a member of the national organization as well as the UA’s two campus catalysts.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the effects of current Farm Bill expiring. And researchers with ties to the University of Arkansas discover a new organism.
Novel pilot program matches sober defendants with employers who pay them minimum wage, even for skilled work, with profits paying off probation supervision and victim restitution costs.
“Going Underground” by Buffalo Tom
The artists’ collective is looking at several options after “Fayetteville Underground” was recently dissolved by the Fayetteville Underground board.
Starting Monday, KUAF’s Katy Henriksen will bring you the classical music program “Of Note” every weekday between 11 a.m. and noon. Kyle Kellams discusses the program’s details with her.
There are a number of theatre events happening this weekend. Becca Bacon Martin has the details.
The Mashburn Singers visited KUAF’s Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to give us a preview of their Sunday night performance at the UARK Bowl.
“Somewhere Over The Rain” by Chet Baker