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.
To conclude our series on the 2012-2013 theatre season, we focus on musicals. For more information, visit:
Arts Center of The Ozarks
Rogers Little Theater
the U of A Drama Department
Alma Performing Arts Center
the UA Fort Smith Season of Entertainment
Dan Craft, special projects reporter for Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, gives us a preview of a Sunday story about energy in northwest Arkansas.
"Mr. Coal Fire" by Stiff Little Fingers
Jodi from Walton Arts Center is back and has news regarding STOMP, Theater Squared, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and more,
For more information, visit the Walton Arts Center website here.
A new festival took place last Saturday in Fayetteville. Though it is just one more event on the crowded festival calendar in Fayetteville, the event was surrounded by the idea of helping out.
"Chill House" by The 4
Fayetteville High School has few issues during the first days of classes, U of A students and faculty are nominated for Emmys, and the city of Fayetteville asks the public's opinion of some sidewalk improvements.
“Air” by: Erin McKeown
