The Arkansas Department of Health says that 74 people have died from the flu this season. Meanwhile, the Pulaski County Special School District has its case heard regarding long-standing desegregation concerns.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks: if you've been the victim of a violent crime, you may be due more than justice. We speak with the director of the Arkansas Crime Reparations Board to find out the steps to take in order to receive monetary compensation. And, how a dream and a wooden sign were catalysts for a home where girls learn the skills needed to become self-sufficient women. And, we learn about the training regular citizens receive to become volunteer storm spotters.
Among many nonprofit events in the region this April will be Butterflies and Blooms benefitting Saving Grace, an organization that helps girls who have aged out of foster care.
Severe weather is always expected, no matter the season. And hundreds of thousands of volunteer storm spotters are in the field, trained by National Weather Service meteorologists to assist in hazardous weather monitoring. (Photo: SkyWarn workshop in Ozark, Franklin County)
February numbers show that dollar amounts paid to crime victims in one county add up to nearly 25% of the total paid out in the state. We speak with the director of the Arkansas Crime Reparations Board.Since the year 2000, the Annie E Casey Foundation has been publishing reports regarding the well-being of our nation’s children through its “KIDS COUNT” reports. The 2013 edition was released earlier this week. But what does the new report say about the well-being of children in Arkansas?
On this edition of Ozarks, a look at what's next for the ruptured Pegasus pipeline. Plus, we pay a visit to the new Walmart to Go store in Bentonville.
The third Downtown Rogers Restaurant Week includes chefs swapping kitchens and bartenders inventing drinks.
The world’s largest retailer is testing a new convenient store format near the home office. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, the company aims to corner a burgeoning quick check market, offering fresher faster, but at supply chain prices. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 18, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we'll hear wedding bells in our Sunday Morning Montage, and we'll talk about talking about faith. And, we visit two different buildings in downtown Fayetteville that have been around for about three-quarters of a century.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, says social media has been used in civil unrest for centuries…and he has the examples to prove it.
“On We March” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Frederick Chopin, “Little Willie” John and more in our history capsule for March 1.
Puppets, music and more make for a busy Tuesday. Becca has the details.
“Radio Silence” by Elvis Costello
We continue our series of alternative Mt. Rushmore groupings by asking Lisa Margulis, Associate Professor and Director of the Music Cognition Lab at the University of Arkansas, about the four American composers she’d select for the honor.
All the favorites won, and Wayne Bell won his Oscar pool. No real surprises, but plenty to talk about. Wayne writes the Culture Club column for www.fayettevilleflyer.com
More from the conversation can be heard here.
