We visit a methadone treatment center in Springdale to learn how the medication works and visit with a recovering opiate addict.
Ozarks At Large
Winter weather plagued roadways and schedules early in the week, while Crawford County officials later touted a potential site for a new jail. We find out more in this morning's Week in Review.



The Benton County School of the Arts anticipates a name change for the coming school year in order to avoid confusion and build their community base.

State lawmakers yesterday debated on how to spend about $100 million in state surplus, and Crawford County officials say that they have a potential site for a new county jail, if voters approve funding for the project.

We speak with a founding member of the world-renowned singing group in anticipation for this evening's performance.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
On today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time -- Arkansas has the second highest percentage of people testing positive for the use of methamphetamines at work, and the River Valley Regional Food Bank in Fort Smith is in dire need of protein products.
“Polka Folk Is Dead” by Warsaw Village Band
Today, “Metamorphosis,” a program about butterflies will be hosted at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. For the weekend, Boeing-Boeing and lots of musical performances including The Fray and Girl Talk promise fun-filled evenings.
“Let it Out” by Girl Talk
The beloved band visited KUAF’s Firmin-Garner Performance studio to talk about their new book-CD combo “Chicken Joe Forgets Something Important.”
More information on the band and their new book-CD is available on www.troutmusic.com.
A study of four years of natural gas drilling operation inspection records in Arkansas reveals a majority were in violation of state clean water standards. The new report was issued Tuesday by the Arkansas Public Policy Panel in Little Rock.
“Stop and Listen Blues” by Mississippi Sheiks
A quilt fair will be hosted Saturday at the Shiloh Museum. Today, a Beaver Lake cruise and a book talk by Thomas Averill is what’s up.
“The Melee” by The Beastie Boys