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.
Roby Brock of our content partner Talk Business Arkansas helps explain what law passed by the General Assembly means for energy consumption in Arkansas.
"Planet of New Orleans" by Dire Straits
Becca Martin Brown says Jason Aldean, The Drive-By Truckers, Cheap Trick and Sir Paul McCartney are all coming close by.
We hear about a different Arkansas from Bud Rector. He's spent nearly his entire 98+ years in Yell County.
"Brahms" by John Cale
Wayne Bell, our popular culture scout, says the network TV finale still exists . . . only without the fanfare of years past.
This month's music review shines a light on the album The Heist, which features the work of rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis.