Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas discusses the last week of campaigning before Arkansas' primary election voting ends.Ozarks At Large
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas discusses the last week of campaigning before Arkansas' primary election voting ends.Senator Pryor and Congressman Cotton visited acres of idle pipeline in Central Arkansas yesterday, and they both issued renewed calls to approve the Keystone XL. Plus, several roadways in the area are closed, either for bridge inspection or condemnation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an Arkansas judge overturns the states's ban on same-sex marriage, so what's next?
Roby Brock discusses the president's business to Arkansas, Verizon bringing jobs to the state, and more in his weekly business and political news recap.
After Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza overturned the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage late Friday, dozens of couples rushed to the only courthouse open in the state on Saturday to obtain licenses—in the “Wedding Capital of the South”--Eureka Springs. Jacqueline Froelich was there. (UPDATE: As of 10:45am May 12th, the Carroll County Clerk's office stopped issuing licenses to same-sex couples, until further notice.)
Governor Mike Beebe has joined other governors in a call on Congress to forgo certain cuts to the National Guard. And although three Arkansas counties were issuing marriage certificates this morning to same-sex couples, others were not and instead are waiting on a ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the duo Still on the Hill talks about their new album, and how Beaver Lake inspired the songs. Plus, we learn about how Gunderpickles started with a family recipe, and we honor the 100th anniversary of Mother's Day in our Sunday Morning Montage, a song from Cletus Got Shot and more.
- “Mama Like Roses” by Elvis Presley
- Leave it to Beaver’s June Cleaver
- “Key Momma” Kanye West
- Birth of Royal Baby
- Mr. Mom
- “Momma” John Lennon
- What to Expect When You’re Expecting
- Brady Bunch’s Carol Brady
- “Mother” Danzig
- Mad Men’s Betty Draper
- Bambi
- “Mamma Said” The Shirelles
Still on the Hill's latest album aims to help educate northwest Arkansas residents about the history of Beaver Lake, and to promote a greater stewardship of the region's largest drinking water reservoir.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, an update on HIV services in northwest Arkansas, and a review of the latest release by St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
In the span of 35 years, The Austin Lounge Lizards have released 11 albums including one this year. The band has a loyal following around the country, and when they were in Fayetteville recently, they stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a live set on The Pickin' Post. Here's one of the songs from that set.
Governor Mike Beebe yesterday released the results of an investigation into the Arkansas Department of Community Correction, and that systemic problems exist within the department. Excess state revenue in October may be needed later this year, according to a state economist. Work gets underway at Fayetteville's Wilson Park, as renovations begin to the buildings at the park's pool. A longtime lobbyist for the U of A announces his retirement. And the Walton College of Business gets another favorable ranking.
"Vivian Leigh's Veins" by Kaki King
Two years ago we reported on plans by the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville to establish a comprehensive support program for students with high functioning autism. Nine students are now enrolled. The UA is among two-dozen colleges offering such services.
Some kids may like athletics or marching band, but one effort in Fayetteville aims to nurture the next generation of nerds in a positive atmosphere.
"A Streetcar Named Desire" by Kenny Burrell
Becca Martin Brown gives us the details of the big food and wine week in Eureka Springs.
