
Ozarks At Large


Governor Mike Beebe yesterday issued a line-item veto on a tax exemption for sand used in oil and natural gas drilling. The state's top economist says that the latest unemployment numbers show positive growth in the state's economy. And the Siloam Springs board of directors is set to consider a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance.


Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.

The Mid-continent Independent System Operator, who will manage Entergy Arkansas' power grid, breaks ground on its regional headquarters. Urban agriculture rules are again slated for discussion in Fayetteville, and a federal judge strikes down the state's 12-week abortion ban.


Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families releases a new report on children's health coverage. Also, a project looks at the idea of community, we hear an interview with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross, and more.
A new guide to the art galleries in Fayetteville was created through cooperation. This weekend there will be a toast to the project.
Kathy Deck, director, Center for Business and Economic Research in Walton College at the University of Arkansas talks to us after the latest Arkansas Economic Issues Breakfast event.
For more information about the series of economic discussions and to see materials from this week's event, visit www.arkeconbreakfast.com.
"Blackberry Blossom" by Bryan Bowers
The nation’s banking system was brought nearly to its knees just two years ago, when the housing market collapsed. Now, several Arkansas banks have actually been expanding by buying up what’s left of failed banks elsewhere. Those banks are offered at firesale prices, but come with challenges.
For several decades the Bank of Eureka Springs, rebranded last year as Cornerstone Bank, has been investing in historic artifacts and memorabilia.