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.
KUAF’s Robert Ginsberg talks to Jim Jernigan, a member of the gypsy swing group Hogtown Hot Club. He will perform at the Composer’s Showcase in the KUAF Summer Jazz Concert series this Saturday.
Rob Grayson from our content partner WKNO reports on the genre’s earliest chart-topping singles.
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Chaffee Crossing, east of Fort Smith, is transforming old toxic military compound into a new urban mixed-use district--while maintaining its historic legacy. We tour with director Ivy Owen.
Dr. Bill Smith on what is and isn’t warfare in the eyes of the American government.
“Dance 8” by Philip Glass
Burn ban near the Buffalo River, drought in Arkansas and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
