On this edition of Ozarks, an accusation over teaching creationism at school is raising questions regarding charter authorization in Arkansas. Plus, problems caused by pythons in the Everglades.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, an accusation over teaching creationism at school is raising questions regarding charter authorization in Arkansas. Plus, problems caused by pythons in the Everglades.
The Rogers chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma collected and donated books to Best Pediatric Clinic's reading program.
Roby Brock discusses the retirement of Baptist Health System's CEO, the passage of the private option and more in his weekly business and political news recap.
A Texas charter school management nonprofit, Responsive Education Solutions, had been gaining a financial stake in Arkansas—until a complaint filed to the Arkansas Department of Education revealed its science curriculum advances intelligent design. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the controversy raises questions regarding charter authorization.
The trial of former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner continued Friday with testimony via taped conversations from a bond broker who allegedly received much of the state's bond business after giving kickbacks to Shoffner. And a number of court-related entities in Arkansas are receiving less funding after a decline in court fee and fine collections.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we visit the kitchen of Jen Lewis, take a spin in a state-run clinic that aids veterans in rural communities, and we meet a recovering opiate addict who has found hope with methadone.
The local musician performs her own song, "Broken Branches" from her new CD slated for release later this month.In honor of Arkansas Archeology month, Becca Martin Brown takes us inside the University of Arkansas Museum Collections, not often open to the public.
In the latest installment of our monthly food series, we learn more about cooking through Jen's Art of Cooking. - "Barbie" Beach Boys
- The Simpsons – Lisa and Malibu Stacy
- Barbie and the Rockers – 1987
- Toy Story 3
- Nicki Minaj – nicknamed Barbie
- Saturday Night Live skit with Amy Poehler and Britney Spears
- Original Barbie commercial – 1959
- "Barbie Girl" Aqua
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 2, 2014
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.
Professor Ronald Mallett, who teaches physics at the University of Connecticut, recently visited the University of Arkansas campus to deliver a public lecture on theoretical physics. Mallett is also the author of “Time Traveler,” a memoir that discusses his personal life and his desire to time travel.
“Theme to the Time Tunnel” by John Williams
The City of Springdale installs a wind turbine at Shiloh Square in downtown Springdale; Arkansas Auditor of State Charlie Daniels announces an eBay auction of unclaimed property; and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Beatles tribute band Rain will be in town soon. Also, comedian Lewis Black will be at Walton Arts Center this Saturday, but his show’s already sold out. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“Freezone” by Spacetime Continuum
Arkansas Health Director Paul Halverson announced the state will get another 29 trauma centers to provide faster care for trauma patients. The additions will be funded by a 2009 tobacco tax increase.
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com contemplates the possibility of having a theatre for independent films, a venue for live musical acts that can accommodate a couple thousand people, and much more.
