Ozarks At Large
New standards in education are increasing the accountability placed on the nations 5 and 6 year olds. Will it soon be PRE - K through 12?
UALR’s chief economist, Michael Pakko, talks economics with TalkBusiness Arkansas' Roby Brock about employment and unemployment in Arkansas in the last 6 months. Armies of insurance adjusters deploy to Central Arkansas to begin helping their customers file claims for storm damage, and Entergy Arkansas has its own army of crews working to repair the area's infrastructure.
On today's Ozarks, Walmart hosts a sustainability product expo, Mission of Mercy seeks dentists to volunteer their time, a reality show looks to cast Eureka Springs residents, and more.
This spring, a Hollywood casting agent started soliciting Eureka Springs residents to appear in a reality television series about the town. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, an unknown number of Eurekans have signed releases to appear on a project they know little about.
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.
A service learning project used by student interns to teach the importance of community service to elementary school children works with the real life organization Chicks for Children. We visit as fourth and fifth graders wrap up the project with a song and dance.
Becca says the ACO Chorale is preparing for its Spring Concert May 4th at Arts Center of the Ozarks.
A sustainability summit hosted yesterday in Rogers gave a forum for some of the largest food, agricultural and beverage manufacturers to promote their newest product sustainability efforts.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, workforce officials try to improve job training to meet industry demands. And, we look at the University of Arkansas' autism intervention program.
A new community garden at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale hopes to build a connection between the church and the community, and provide people with healthy produce.
“Cuban Interlude” by Charlie Hunter
The Green Cab Company fleet, based in Fayetteville, is a cinch to spot. The black Prius hybrid sedans are fitted with brilliant green taxi-top globes. We take a ride to learn more about this brand new eco-startup company.
Ozarks at Large’s Katy Henriksen spoke with Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy earlier this week. Wilco performs tomorrow night at the AMP in Fayetteville.
Early voting underway across Arkansas in advance of the May 22nd primary; the Green Party of Arkansas fields candidates in all four of the state’s congressional races; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Moon River” by Los Straitjackets
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net sat down with Gov. Mike Beebe to discuss the latter’s recent trip to China, the bribery allegations against Walmart-Mexico operations and Medicaid shortfalls.
More of this conversation available here.
