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.
Governor Mike Beebe says no modifications to the state’s budget are expected; Northwest Arkansas Community College in talks to purchase land in Springdale; and more – on today’s Segment A.
"Mama's Irish Jig" by Maybelle Carter
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas traveled to Winslow to see a special exhibit about the legacy of Maud Dunlap Duncan, former mayor of Winslow who led the first all-woman city government in the country.
For more information, email winslow.museum@yahoo.com.
We talk to Carroll County native Jason Ball as he paddled on the Mississippi, part of a month-long solo journey--by kayak--through the White River chain of lakes to New Orleans. In between course corrections and dodging barges, Jason shares some of his river adventure en route.
“Mother” by Christopher O’Riley
Our food expert Teresa Maurer and Heather Fredrick, a program technician in the Horticulture Department at the University of Arkansas, visited KUAF to explain the two-for-one dollar program for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program customers.
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Arkansas. The Civil War Sesquicentennial will be celebrated between 2011 and 2015.
