Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: we visit the traditions surrounding Ozark foods, and we learn the secret to a perfect pot of beans. Plus, we continue our series of conversations of this year's Arkansas gubernatorial candidates with Republican hopeful Asa Hutchinson.
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Historical author Velda Brotherton discusses foods she remembers eating and some she still cooks from growing up in the Boston Mountains prior to her taking part in an event this Saturday at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Many events this month head outdoors including this picnic benefitting SpayArkansas. Dogs are welcome.
According to a new report, the funding disparity between traditional school districts and charter schools has increased more than 54 percent in 8 years.
University of Arkansas officials yesterday unveiled a new chamber in the Human Performance Laboratory will allow researchers to have a temperature and humidity-controlled atmosphere in which to study physiological effects that heat has on the human body.
President Obama was in Central Arkansas yesterday, visiting victims of the recent storms and tornadoes that ravaged the area. Meanwhile, state legislators heard testimony from state finance officials regarding fiscal forecasts for the next few years.
Ahead on Ozarks, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families releases a new report on children's health coverage. Also, a project looks at the idea of community, we hear an interview with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross, and more.
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Ahead on Ozarks, we learn the differences between various types of Arkansas charter schools. Plus, a UA researcher receives a grant to study the genetic composition of diatoms.
Still on the Hill's latest album aims to help educate northwest Arkansas residents about the history of Beaver Lake, and to promote a greater stewardship of the region's largest drinking water reservoir.
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Although income tax revenue declined in the latest report, gross general revenue is above forecast, and one state economist says that revenue numbers are generally looking good, Plus, early voting begins across the state for preferential primary and non-partisan judicial general elections.
"Shooting Arrows At The Sky" by Santigold
St. Vincent Health System and Conway Regional Health System are discussing an exclusive strategic affiliation. Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas has the details.
Late last week, two elder World War II veterans joined a group of corporate supporters and friends to bid a formal farewell to Arkansas Honor Flights.
A reunion has been scheduled for Sept. 27 for past and present members of the Ozark-based Charlie Battery as well as their dependents and survivors.
"Fireside" by Brett Bixby