Michael K. Honey's new book Sharecropper's Troubadour gives us details of the life of John L. Handcox.
Ozarks At Large
Before the Amazeum broke ground on a permanent space this morning, we visit their tinkering studio to learn through experience. 
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Mexico's history is long, rich and often misunderstood. We talk with a historian who has written eleven books on the subject. Plus, a conversation with a gubernatorial candidate who cites his business background as sufficient experience to serve in higher office in the state. And, a preview of the inaugural Homegrown Festival, debuting next week in Siloam Springs
A new book expands the understanding of Mexico's indigenous people and their interactions with Europeans over the past several centuries.
American Native is one of several local vendors participating in the inaugural Homegrown Festival in Siloam Springs next week. Before the Amazeum broke ground on a permanent space this morning, we visit their tinkering studio to learn through experience. Last week Tim Landry, a scholar studying voodoo, spoke on the University of Arkansas campus.
The Arkansas State Police will soon be on the lookout for drivers who are texting or are otherwise distracted while behind the wheel, and unemployment declines in the area.
Former First Minister of Scotland Henry McLeish has a strong passion for education. He often speaks on the roles of education in the United States vs the United Kingdom. He spoke to Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas about learning in a modern society and his political career.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
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.
The University of Arkansas is set to host the 2010 Advances in Breast Cancer Research Workshop October 25th through 29th. The workshop hopes to provide an opportunity to leading breast cancer researchers from disciplines such as biomagnetics, nanotechnology, microwave imaging and biochemistry, to focus and collaborate on "high risk-high gain" research.
For more information visit breastcancer.uark.edu.
It is hard to imagine Eugene Sargent's mind or his hands ever rest. He is a sculptor and works with wood, metals, cement, and other materials. He creates furniture that is art and art that is furniture. He paints and draws. He writes. He makes computer cases out of aluminum and flashlights out of old tent poles. So it makes sense that his studio near Lincoln in Washington County is a pretty astonishing creation, too.
“Hot N Cold,” John Steinbeck and more in our history capsule for October 25.
A birthday party in Rogers tops the list as the Rogers Historical Museum turns 35.
"Brain Liatens" by Drums and Tuba
