C&H Hog Farms, located on the Buffalo National River watershed, has been in operation for almost a year now. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to an affected Ozarks homestead a mile downstream, and to float on the Buffalo to illustrate why the new massive swine breeding factory remains so controversial. (photo: Big Creek)Ozarks At Large
C&H Hog Farms, located on the Buffalo National River watershed, has been in operation for almost a year now. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to an affected Ozarks homestead a mile downstream, and to float on the Buffalo to illustrate why the new massive swine breeding factory remains so controversial. (photo: Big Creek)
Ahead on this busy Friday edition of Ozarks, from Pharrell to Harry Connick Jr; celebrities took the stage this morning in Fayetteville for the Walmart Shareholders meeting, where there were also a few business items discussed. And, we take a trip along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a controversial swine breeding operation began business.
Caroline Rose and her band stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio on their way to Wakarusa. C&H Hog Farms, located on the Buffalo National River watershed, has been in operation for almost a year now. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to an affected Ozarks homestead a mile downstream, and to float on the Buffalo to illustrate why the new massive swine breeding factory remains so controversial. (photo: Big Creek)
Today's shareholders meeting including A-level pop stars, thoughts on Walmart's future and calls asking for change.
Antoinette Grajeda talks to Michael Tilley from The City Wire about this morning's shareholders event in Fayetteville.The annual Walmart Shareholders Meeting took place early this morning. Plus Fort Smith may consider an increase in library millage.
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.The story of the first African American policeman in Fayetteville led two graduate students at the University of Arkansas to uncover other stories for their documentary Oak Cemetery: A Forgotten Place.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Governor Mike Beebe talks special session and another effort to attract European businesses to Arkansas. Plus, we learn more about XNA's master plan for the future and whether E-gas is the fuel of the future.
A princess passes, a presidency ends and more in our history capsule for August 31.
The 153rd Washington County Fair begins today with rides, farm animals and food. Ozarks at Large's Antoinette Grajeda chatted with a volunteer about what it's like to judge the food exhibitions.
More information is available by visiting mywashingtoncountyfair.com.
"My Heart Stood Still" by Oscar Peterson
New Orleans fiber artist Mary Tait is all about the drape. She sews and embellishes beautiful window treatments for architects, designers, feature film sets and on commission. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to her Eureka Springs atelier.
To learn more, visit marytait.com.
And estimated 150 Baha'is live in NW Arkansas. This past Sunday they held a special prayer vigil and singing at the Springdale Baha'i Center to raise awareness about the plight of their members being persecuted in Iran by the Islamic Republic government. Jacqueline Froelich attended.
To learn more visit nwabahai.org or call Kamron Talebi at 479-531-9574.
"Floater" by Carla Bley
