An Arkansas House panel advances a proposal to cut taxes on utility manufacturers, but a budget expert isn't so sure about the plan's long-term effects, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel begins investigations into the Mayflower oil spill, Mike Ross hints at the governor's race, and air traffic control operations will continue at Fayetteville's Drake Field, though the city has to pick up the expense.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the General Assembly has entered its 12th week at the state capitol. Roby Brock will talk to a pair of political observers about what’s left for lawmakers (there’s plenty) and how the GOP has handled its majority in both chambers.
Dartmouth College professor and internationally respected sustainable fuels expert Lee Lynd says that food and fuel crops don't necessarily have to compete for the same farmland.
A conversation with writer \Leonard Mlodinow about his book Subliminal and how best to convince listeners to support public radio.
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas talks to bloggers Michael Cook and Jason Tolbert about the first eleven weeks of the Arkansas Legislature’s current session…and the few weeks remaining.The latest on Medicaid expansion and the voter ID bill veto override from the state legislature, and more on efforts to clean up ducks soiled by oil.
Ahead on this fundraising edition of Ozarks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Dave Barry gets ready to come to Fayetteville. Plus, a busy week ahead for the Arkansas Legislature, and our resident bird-man Joe Neal helps us welcome spring with the cardinal.When Rachna Muldoon moved to the area last fall, she quickly became enamored with the local arts scene, but something was missing. So, she rolled up her sleeves and started The Big Picture House.
Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Media gives us the scoop on what's ahead for TheatreSquared and the Walton Arts Center.
If you've been waiting for a novel set in Miami with four good friends, a python, a Haitian family seeking a better life and the line "hyperactive poo-flinging banshee," then you're in luck. More simply, if you've been waiting for the next crime-tinged novel from Dave Barry, then your're still in luck. Even better still, Barry is headed for the Fayetteville Public Library April 12.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 16, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, we talk to a Fayetteville resident whose grandson was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting a year ago. Plus, we learn more about Healing Ministries at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
The Beaver Water District will celebrate “Secchi Day” this Saturday.
For more information, visit www.bwdh2o.org or call Amy at 479.717.3807.
Jodi Beznoska of the Walton Arts Center talks about The Midtown Men, the Fayetteville Roots Festival, Martha Graham Dance Company and other upcoming performances at the center.
Horseshoe Canyon, a recreational ranch seven miles east of Jasper, is a favorite playground for Chad and Linda Martin, expert rock climbers. We spend the morning on the wall with them, learning the ropes.
Ozarks at Large’s Energy Corps correspondent Christina Thomas talks to Mike Mills of the Buffalo Outdoor Center to find out more about his wind-powered business.
Alice Williams, secretary of the Newton County Fair Board, talks about the upcoming Newton County Fair and its attractions.
“Song #3” by John Fahey





