In 2011, Northwest Arkansas Community College received a one-million-dollar federal grant to offer certifications and other classes to the unemployed in Northwest Arkansas. Now in its third year, the ARK Grant program has already helped 275 area residents further develop their skills in order to more easily find a job
Ozarks At Large
The Fort Smith Board of Directors last night held its first quarterly open-forum meeting. The sessions are designed to discuss any "What" and "Why" questions the directors might have.



Michael Thomsen and Rudy Nayga, researchers with the UA Division of Agriculture, look at how restaurants and stores that surround schools affect the weight of students.

University of Arkansas Theatre presents the rock musical Spring Awakening during this spring semester. Becca Martin Brown says the play has a tie to Fayetteville.

The Arkansas House on Friday again failed to give enough votes in favor of the appropriation for the state's Private Option Medicaid expansion, Governor Beebe touts the results of the Arkansas Payment Improvement Initiative, the Libertarian Party of Arkansas holds its nominating convention, and the Bentonville airport will soon see improvements to the airports runway safety areas.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, golf is a sport, but it's also a vehicle for life lessons about honesty and perseverance. We visit the green as First Tee of Northwest Arkansas spends an afternoon teaching values to area youth. Plus, a look at the senate race in Arkansas.
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com has tips on how to get the most out of Black Friday shopping.
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas has this report on Boardertown Skateshop and Skatepark, an indoor skating destination that recently opened in Fort Smith.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net has started a new series called “The CEOs.” He recently met with Delta Trust CEO French Hill and Baptist Health CEO Russ Harrington to discuss the current business climate and health care insight.
“Oxford Comma” by Vampire Weekend
This might be your chance. Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has the details.
“The Lollipop Guild” by The Wizard of Oz
Every year, the University of Arkansas celebrates International Education Week in honor of students who travel thousands of miles to get an education in the United States. This week, we’ll talk to these students to gain an insight into their lives here.
Today, Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar speaks with Anmol Bhatia, a graduate student from India.