A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. Ozarks At Large
A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. 
On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio. Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, more than 3,000 Arkansas children are in foster care custody on any single day. A new report has suggestions on how to better serve these young people. Plus, Arkansas native Louis Jordan's forays into the Caribbean and Calypso in today's edition of Arkansongs, and we hear how the four men running for Governor of Arkansas responded when asked about the legality of same-sex marriageChuck Barrett will not be behind the microphone for the Razorback baseball team in 2015. He shares some of his memories of his 23 years in the booth.
A new report issued by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reveals the state’s foster care system would better serve children by allowing them to stay with their family of origin. Jacqueline Froelich talks with the report’s lead author, Jennifer Ferguson.On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross. Also, the architect of Crystal Bridges visits Bentonville. On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Also, Walmart hosts its first open call for hundreds of U.S. suppliers. Arkansas business leaders call for immigration reform, Governor Beebe asks for emergency assistance and True Detective may earn an alum from the University of Arkansas an award.
On this edition of Ozarks, how material seized by the police end up at auction. Also, the fate of undocumented young people who make it to Northwest Arkansas.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 17, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we speak with the trumpeter of The Sons of Brasil. The Kansas City jazz band plays nothing but Latin music and will be in NWA this weekend. Plus, we join a program in progress as it encourages youngsters to read over the summer.
Kyle Kellams talks to author Jonell Portillo whose book covers the incredible journey her grandmother Nellie Mae Strickland made in a covered wagon.
Sophie Kidd, a pianist, composer and the brand new voice on Ozarks at Large, discusses the piece that will be performed Monday night by the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas.
“Mango” by Bruce Cockburn
Sen. Mark Pryor is focused on using the concept of clean energy to create more jobs in the country.
“Shadrack” by Sonny Rolling
Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com discusses the official opening of the John Paul Hammerschmidt Papers at University of Arkansas’ Mullins Library yesterday, the passing of Arkansas Economic Development Commission executive director Maria Haley, and more.
The circus is still at Parsons Stadium in Springdale, and “Waiting for Superman” screens at the Arkansas Union Theatre. There’s also some live music today.
