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.
Opera Arkansas is hosting their fundraising gala tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Savor Restaurant in Fayetteville, and October 16 at 2 p.m. at the Arend Art Center in Bentonville. Tickets can be purchased at www.arkansasphilharmonic.org.
Becca has some strange-sounding, but thoroughly entertaining choices for this weekend.
“Jaan Pehchaan Ho” by Mohammad Rafi
The 23rd Annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival will take place tomorrow in Fayetteville.
For registration and other information, visit www.chilepepperfestival.org.
“Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
The head coach of the Arkansas Razorback volleyball team Robert Pulliza visits KUAF to discuss the season thus far.
Singer-songwriter Emily Kaitz is hosting a pajama party this Wednesday for her 60th birthday celebration at Goodfolk Productions.
