Dan Craft, special projects editor at NWA Newspapers tells us about a recent report by the Walton Family Foundation that looked at the quality of life in northwest Arkansas. His story in today's newspaper, looks at the amenities in the area, who uses them and what other recreation options area residents have on their wish lists.
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Little Chief, a band comprised of four University of Arkansas students perform inside the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. Plus, the conclusion of our two-part conversation with John McDonnell, the winningest coach in NCAA history.
Recently, the band Little Chief came to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a conversation and performance. Their EP, “Somewhere Near the River,” is now available on iTunes.
In the second part of a conversation with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams, John McDonnell talks about how bringing athletes like Nile O’Shaughnessy, Mike Conley, and Frank O’Mara helped build the most successful college program in history.
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses Allens Inc. moving jobs to Siloams Springs, Tom Mars leaving Walmart, and more.After overriding a veto by Governor Mike Beebe on a piece of anti-abortion legislation, the state senate advances another, more restrictive anti-abortion bill to the governor's desk. And, Walmart announces its progress in bringing healthier food to its customers.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: A look at the controversy surrounding a pipeline in Oklahoma, plus a conversation with the most successful coach in NCAA history, and a relaxing day of kite flying.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: A look at the controversy surrounding a pipeline in Oklahoma, plus a conversation with the most successful coach in NCAA history, and a relaxing day of kite flying.
Saturday may be chilly, but if the sun is shining and the wind is blowing, then kites will be flying in Cane HIll.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Ahead on Weekend Ozarks, a tour of historic Cane Hill, and a conversation with the author of Camp Nine, Vivian Schiffer. The book has been selected as the 2013 If All Arkansas Read The Same Book book.
Stephen Sondheim, Louis L'Amour and more in our history capsule for March 22.
Becca discusses today's events at Jones Center, Fayetteville and Rogers Public Libraries, etc.
"The Syncopated Clock" by Leroy Anderson
House Speaker Robert Moore discusses tax-cuts, and paying for state highways and roads with Roby Brock of www.talkbusiness.net.
Across the county this month undocumented immigrant youth are staging public “Coming out of the Shadows” rallies to proclaim their right to live openly and without fear. Jacqueline Froelich attended a forum held last week in Fayetteville.
"Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" by Houston Person and Ron Carter
Johann Sebastian Bach, Alcatraz prison and more in our history capsule for March 21.
