Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, digital ambassadors for northwest Arkansas explained, and how one furry Huntsville resident contributes to recycling efforts in the city.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, digital ambassadors for northwest Arkansas explained, and how one furry Huntsville resident contributes to recycling efforts in the city.The Bonneville House in Fort Smith shares a name with one of the legendary figures of the city's past.
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.Beginning last November, the NWA Council recruited individuals to spread the word about Northwest Arkansas via social media.
The Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners formalized previously temporary rules for absentee voters who don't submit proper photo ID with ballots. The planned osteopathic medical school for Fort Smith names its first president, and teams from the U of A bring home multiple honors from the Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn three things you should know about collecting coins. Plus, we get ready for Hamlet, which will close out this season for TheatreSquared.Theater Squared will offer its final full production its 8th season with Hamlet.
For this month's edition of our series Three Things we learn three things about coin collecting.
Hospital purchases, legislative shifts and policy changes all mean a different world for Arkansans and healthcare. Roby Brock from Talk Business and Politics leads a discussion about possible ramifications.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, why hundreds of people will be in Rogers this weekend to trade frags, or sections of coral. Plus, we speak to the former First Minister of Scotland about contemporary education.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks with Speaker of the House Davy Carter about the issue of same-sex marriage. Also, we learn more about the weather phenomenon known as a land spout.
Becca Martin Brown reminds us that W. Stuart Towns, author of “Enduring Legacy: Rhetoric and Ritual of the Lost Cause,” will have a reading and book signing today at Fort Smith Museum of History.
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in Arkansas. The Civil War Sesquicentennial will be celebrated between 2011 and 2015.
Later this summer, a dozen bronze plaques will be placed on the sidewalk outside the Statehouse Convention Center in downtown Little Rock to honor the service and sacrifice of Civil Rights’ era icons. Recently Malcom Glover of our partner station KUAR attended ceremonies surrounding the unveiling of the historic markers etched with the names of the Little Rock Nine, NAACP activists L.C. and Daisy Bates, and civil rights attorney Christopher Mercer, Jr.
Governor Mike Beebe is encouraging state legislators to move cautiously with the state’s financial surplus, a member of the UA faculty is receiving a distinguished award from the National Science Foundation, and more.
Music: “Stratosphere Boogie” by: Speedy West
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration is increasing psychiatric staff and support services across the country to help meet veterans' needs. For more information, visit VA.gov.
“Helping Hand” by: Yo Yo Ma
