The Northwest Arkansas Food Bank received support to the tune of $15,000 dollars from the ALCOA Foundation, and one economist looks at the potential economic impacts of the previously announced ArcBest expansion in Fort Smith.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.If you want to relive those middle school days, the BOK Center in Tulsa is hosting a large dodge ball tournament.
The second half of the month has all kinds of science opportunities for all ages in the area.
Becca Martin Brown says it is creepy, crawly week (apparently) at local libraries.
A long-ago vision has come to a reality as public access to Mount Kessler officially opened in Fayetteville yesterday. During a debate hosted by the Arkansas Press Association last week, Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates shared opinions on a variety of topics including the private option.
Every year hundreds of Arkansans toss truckloads of trash onto public, private and commercial property. Jacqueline Froelich tags along with Washington County environmental enforcement officer, Andrew Coleman, to see how he works to curb the blight. Demolition and excavation related to the downtown parking deck project gets closer to getting underway in Fayetteville. Eureka Springs aldermen pass a resolution supporting marriage equality. And the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department moves forward with plans to pave the only stretch of gravel state highway.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with representatives from each side of the Cotton/Pryor Senate race. Plus, we explore War Eagle cavern and more.
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.
Author Joe Neal illustrates with bird sounds our seasonal regime change. Photo: Hermit Thrush by Joe Neal.
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com tells us about his favorite music of the year.
“Purim” by Gilad Hekselman
More than sixty residents in North Central Arkansas, with little access to collateral, a moderate credit record, no down payment, and lots of sweat equity have constructed new homes under the USDA’s Mutual Self Help Housing Program.
“Sky” by Yiruma
The University of Arkansas will host its first fall commencement in 40 years this Saturday.





