Ozarks At Large
An undocumented Mexican college student is being detained in a San Diego jail for illegally crossing the border from Mexico into the U.S. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the case is drawing attention here in Arkansas because Marisol Soto is from Pea Ridge. (Photo: Mariana Soto, left, with sister Marisol)
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, we talk with one Huntsville resident whose four-legged friend has learned to recycle. Plus, we have our weekly conversation with Becca Martin Brown from Northwest arkansas Newspapers and more.Here, the band performs the song "Never the Less."
An exhibit at the Shiloh Museum fir Ozark History showcases a mans collection of his own toys from the 1930s and 40s.
Here is the list of clips for our montage to the Nutmeg State:
1. Judy Garland and Bing Crosby sing Connecticut.
2. Connecticut native Gary Burghoff in his role as Radar on the TV series M*A*S*H.
3. Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis get acquainted in Beetlejuice...a movie set in Connecticut.
4. New Haven-born Moby performs Extreme Ways.
5. William Bendix promotes the 1949 film version of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. (written by one-time Connecticut resident Mark Twain).
6. Jane Curtain, another Connecticut native, on Saturday Night Live.
7. All About Eve starring Bette Davis, set in....Connecticut.
8. Another movie set in the state: Christmas in Connecticut.
9. And another set in the Constitution State; The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit.
10. Karen Carpenter, a native, sings We've Only Just Begun.
1. Judy Garland and Bing Crosby sing Connecticut.
2. Connecticut native Gary Burghoff in his role as Radar on the TV series M*A*S*H.
3. Michael Keaton, Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis get acquainted in Beetlejuice...a movie set in Connecticut.
4. New Haven-born Moby performs Extreme Ways.
5. William Bendix promotes the 1949 film version of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. (written by one-time Connecticut resident Mark Twain).
6. Jane Curtain, another Connecticut native, on Saturday Night Live.
7. All About Eve starring Bette Davis, set in....Connecticut.
8. Another movie set in the state: Christmas in Connecticut.
9. And another set in the Constitution State; The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit.
10. Karen Carpenter, a native, sings We've Only Just Begun.
Most Saturday mornings, a certain rural Huntsville resident, can be seen at the Madison County Recycling Center sorting plastics, cardboard and cans—faithfully doing his civic environmental duty. But what makes this recycler special? He’s a dog. Jacqueline Froelich reports.Ahead on Ozarks, Roby Brock discusses the latest poll results on Arkansas elections, and we explore a new educational standard that aims to bring about a revolution in science education.
Once a year the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History celebrates the past and present of a wonderful place in Madison County.
New public education standards known as “Common Core,” an interdisciplinary English, Language Arts, and Math curriculum, is now being taught in 44 states including Arkansas. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, Arkansas is also among 26 states drafting new national science standards. Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the 2014 Cancer Challenge aims to add to the $10 million raised with the event over the past 20 years. The three-day event this year encompasses a variety of locations and activities including golfing, running, trap-shooting and wrapping up with the more traditional gala. Plus, uncovering stories at Oak Cemetery, and if you're unsure of which stages to make it to during this weekend's Wakarusa Music Festival, Becca offers some suggestions.
A Little Rock doctor is finishing a project that seeks to reduce high rates of cervical cancer in Belize. Malcolm Glover from our content partner KUAR in Little Rock, reports.
The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith will host the 2012 Gospel Fest next month. We speak with Anitta Smith Brown, a soloist in the concert.
“Take My Hand Precious Lord” by Charlie Haden
One of the only two legal aid non-profit organizations in the state, Legal Aid of Arkansas has seen severe funding cuts from federal and state governments since 2010. To cope, it’s planning to lay off a few employees and close two out of ten offices in the state.
“Thad’s Blues” by Hank Mobley Quintet
Next month, David Johnson from Tyson Foods will join the Fayetteville Public Library as its new executive director. Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams sat down with Johnson to talk about the transition from Tyson to FPL, and his vision for the public institution.
Watch a video of the conversation here.
(Photo Courtesy: Todd Gill, Fayetteville Flyer)
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us more about the Spamalot performance in Fort Smith, and next month’s Michael Jackson tribute tour by Cirque du Soleil in St. Louis, Tulsa and Kansas City.
“It’s Tight Like That” by Sunshine Skiffle Band
