Governor Mike Beebe urges Republican state legislators to look at all possible solutions to shore up the shortfall in the state's Medicaid system, though he stated he is against using one-time budget surplus funds to close the gap. The city of Fayetteville looks into selling a bit of land in an effort to clear an eyesore in the name of new commerce.
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Republican leaders of Arkansas' legislature met with the media yesterday to discuss their plans to shore up the state's Medicaid system during the upcoming legislative session. Fort Smith looks to purchase property for a new recreational facility, the first of its kind in the city. And Fayetteville is recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in the nation.
Kevin Jones is a professor of english and rhetoric at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, but his new book uncovers parts of the city's history, using pictures from postcard to tell the story. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis spoke with Dr. Jones about the book.
Mitchell Communications Group announced late last week that it had been acquired by Dentsu, a 111-year-old firm founded in Japan with headquarters in Tokyo and New York City. Just a few hours after the announcement Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talked to Elise Mitchell, the founder and CEO of Mitchell Communications.
Ahead on this edition of weekend Ozarks: we go to a unique geolocation in Carroll County. Plus, Robert Ginsburg takes a look back at some of his favorite jazz tunes from 2012. And a look at a new hall of fame headed soon to the streets of one local city.Becca Martin Brown is excited about a new book club, which will look at some interesting art artifacts at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Timothy Dennis takes a look at the Arkansas Entertainers' Walk of Fame, set to be unveiled in Fayetteville in the coming months.
A triptych, coming from the Greek word for three fold, is a work of art, usually a panel painting that is divided into three panels. A new book takes a closer look at the antique artform. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams spoke with University of Arkansas art historian and assistant professor Lynn Jacobs about her new book, which attempts to reinterpret the early Netherelandish triptych.
Tax revenue for the state was up in December, though officials don't expect the same gains this month. Governor Beebe is in favor of state legislators resolving the Medicaid debate in the upcoming regular session rather than during a special session later. Fayetteville-based Mitchell Communications Group announces it has been acquired by a Japanese communications conglomerate. And a new program by the NWA Children's Shelter to give children a brighter look ahead.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a new look at a mediaeval form of art, Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross on retirement, and a visit to Crystal Mountain.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a conversation with Arkansas Living Treasure Robert Runyan. Also, the president of the Republic of the Marshall Islands pays a visit to Springdale.
A nuisance algae, Didymosphenia Geminata, nicknamed “didymo” has been documented in the tailwaters of several dam sites on the White River Watershed. And as Jacqueline Froelich reports, conservationists have launched a public campaign to make sure it doesn’t spread further. (Photo: Mark Hoddle, UC Riverside)
"On My Way" by Valerie June
This month's gallery show at the Fayetteville Underground includes photography, painting, mixed media works, and sculpture, including these hot glue sculptures by artist Robert Lemming.
First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville acknowledged more than 180 years of history at a special ceremony Sunday.
On game days, Tusk IV, the live mascot for the University of Arkansas, travels from his home near Dardanelle to Fayetteville to help cheer on the Razorbacks.
Here are our clips for our Homecoming pig montage:
1. Charles Mingus an Goodbye Mr. PORK Pie Hat.
2. Arnold Ziffel is insulted on Green Acres.
3. The Yonder Mountain String Band plays the bluegrass standard Pig in a Pen.
4. Pooh and Piglet: a wonderful friendship.
5. An old jingle for Piggly Wiggly grocery stores.
6. Miss Piggy takes offense...and takes action.
7. Homer develops an odd friendship in The Simpsons Movie.
8. Fleetwood Mac, Tusk. It works, it works.
9. James Cromwell ends the movie Babe.
10. Porky Pig ends everything the same way.
Apologies to: the three little pigs, The Beatles, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, the warthog in The Lion King, E. B. White, and the cast of that so-deadful-it's-good movie from Australia, Razorback. Maybe next time.
