A new exhibit at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks salutes the state's biggest, oldes and most astounding trees.
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The act of collecting is to gather objects in some location for a given purpose. A recent gathering at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History collected collectors, along with their collections, for an open house.
The University of Arkansas Fort Smith's latest selection for the "Read This" program is the novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon.The director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission gives a few details on an economic development project hinted at by Governor Mike Beebe, though the project still largely remains a mystery. Members of the state's legislative joint budget committee wants to hold off on giving cost of living raises to members of the state's judicial system. And, an anti-abortion group wants state lawmakers to make it more difficult to purchase the "Morning After Pill."
Ahead on Ozarks: Governor Mike Beebe welcomes the 89th General Assembly to Little Rock with his State of the State Speech, plus Jacqueline Froelich reports on a new study concerning the quality of water near natural gas production in Arkansas. We also find out what happens at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks during this month, sometimes referred to an off month. Robert Ginsburg finds out it is anything but quiet there right now.Wayne Bell sits down to offer analysis about the Oscar nominations announced last week.
January may be quiet at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, but it isn't lazy.
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Bentonville-based Walmart announced yesterday it would hire 100,000 honorably discharged veterans beginning this spring.
Governor Mike Beebe gave his State of the State address before a joint-session of the state legislature yesterday. In the address, he once again urged lawmakers to enact federally-backed expansions to the state's Medicaid system.
Domestic water wells in proximity to natural gas drilling sites in north central Arkansas are the subject of a newly released regional baseline study. The collaborative project, coordinated by the Arkansas U.S. Geological Survey Groundwater Resources Program was the first of its kind in the nation. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the results were surprising.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large: a new generation of canning. Jacqueline Froelich goes to a county fair to find out why so many younger people are re-discovering food preservation. Plus, the finesse required to portray a living, performing legend. Nick Cosgrove, who plays Frankie Valle in Jersey Boys, talks to us about the show opening tonight at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.
Wayne Bell returns to our studio to preview the winter television schedule. Favorites like Downton Abbey return and several new shows are seeking the coveted buzz of critics and viewers.
"Downton Abbey Theme" by John Lunn
Adams Collins brought his vibraphone, four great musician friends and his new CD to our studio for conversation and a live performance. He’ll play a CD release party Thursday night at Scarpino’s on West Avenue in downtown Fayetteville.
The newest member of Arkansas's Congressional delegation justifies his opposition to President Obama's nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense. A former Arkansas Congressman announces his intentions to run for governor in 2014. And the current governor urges more Arkansans to become organ donors.
“Peace Meal” by Mucca Pazza
Mitchell Communications Group announced late last week that it had been acquired by Dentsu, a 111-year-old firm founded in Japan with headquarters in Tokyo and New York City. Just a few hours after the announcement Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talked to Elise Mitchell, the founder and CEO of Mitchell Communications.
A new program in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas aims to address teacher shortages in Arkansas schools by placing fellows in classrooms as early as fall 2013. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas speaks with the program's director Benton Brown and faculty director Gary Ritter.
“Rural Life” by Pat Kirtley
