Ozarks At Large

A new report released yesterday suggests that home sales were up in Arkansas throughout last year. One of Fayetteville's trails is nationally recognized. The U of A announces that a multi-million-dollar deficit in its Advancement Division will be eliminated this fiscal year. NWACC reports a decline in spring enrollment, while ATU-Ozark posts another record spring semester. And several area Main Street programs receive awards from Main Street Arkansas.


Becca offers help for Valentine's Day outings with this list of regional visual arts and museum events.

Yesterday's release from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows broad-based job growth in northwest Arkansas, sales tax revenue went up for the big four cities of northwest Arkansas in November. NWACC decides to buy land from the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad. The education given by the U of A is again described as a good value by the Princeton Review. A teaching farm in Fayetteville gets a grant from Ozark Natural Foods. And Arkansas' newest state senator doubles down on not renewing the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid.



Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn three things you should know about collecting coins. Plus, we get ready for Hamlet, which will close out this season for TheatreSquared.
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the closure of Fortis Plastics’ Fort Smith plant, some football, and more.
“Bloomdido” by Charlie Parker
The historic Clayton House in Fort Smith is hosting history tours with a twist for visitors.
For more information, log on to www.claytonhouse.org.
Becca Bacon Martin has details on author Daniel Woodrell’s Fayetteville visit, and a performance at the Alma Performing Arts Center tonight.
“Back in Black” by Vitamin String Quartet
Jodi Beznoska with Walton Arts Center has details on several upcoming events.
Monday’s cook-off will benefit Meals on Wheels and Joplin tornado relief efforts.