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.
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, why only certain types of plastic containers can be recycled. And music, from a symphony orchestra to rock and jazz. 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.
Why can we recycle our clear plastic pop bottles and milk jugs—but not clear plastic strawberry boxes? Or yogurt containers? As Jacqueline Froelich discovers, it’s all about resins and MRFs (material recovery facilities). 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.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, for years, Arkansas and Oklahoma have battled over water quality limits with regard to the Illinois River Watershed. We have a report on the state recently agreeing to work together on the issue. Plus, we learn more about a new organization on the University of Arkansas campus known as Pure Charity.>
Daniel Hintz from Downtown Bentonville Inc. offers various events as proof of the emerging arts scene in Bentonville.
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.
The states of Arkansas and Oklahoma straddle the Illinois River watershed. After years of battling in the courts and the press over limiting urban and agricultural pollution, they've agreed to collaborate on a mutually beneficial water quality plan, hoping to turn the page on history.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.
The University of Arkansas Symphony Orchestra and the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Symphonic Band perform tonight at Walton Arts Center and the Fort Smith Convention Center, respectively. Also in store for us are other musical performances. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
Dan Sanker, the chief executive officer of CaseStack in Fayetteville, authored the book “Collaborate: The Art of We.” The book highlights the art of cooperation in the business world.
Curt Baker, a recruiter for Peace Corps, talks about what makes a good Peace Corps volunteer, and the experiences associated with being one.
Dan Craft from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers recently completed a special project on methamphetamine use and production in the region. His report is in today's newspaper.
"Ganja Babe" by Michael Franti and The Spearheads
NPR's Guy Raz spoke with Kyle Kellams about the eight edition of the Three Minute Fiction contest.
"Rollercoaster" by M. Ward
