The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Olivia's Basket has built nine homes in Mexico and Honduras, but the organization will hold its first ever public fundraiser next week in Fayetteville.
There are plenty of opportunities to get out during the next few days.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Arkansas. The Civil War Sesquicentennial will be celebrated between 2011 and 2015.
Arts Live Theatre’s Mark Landon Smith visits KUAF to discuss the details of the group’s upcoming production “Teenagers from Outer Space.”
If you dare venture into Eureka Springs cemetery this Hallow’s Eve weekend, you will be haunted by the spirits of nine Eureka Springs artists—singers, painters, dancers, photographers—who all once roamed the village. Beware!!
“To Build A Home” by The Cinematic Orchestra
Columnist Wayne Bell of www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses some Halloween entertainment options.
Yesterday, Don Bacigalupi of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Alice Walton answered questions about the process of building the museum, and the impact it’ll have on a national level.
To watch video of Don Bacigalupi and Alice Walton's press conference, click here.
