Last week the future of a proposed steel mill project in Arkansas was just one item legislators paid attention to in Little Rock. Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas covers the past seven days of Arkansas business and politics in his regular Monday rundown.Ozarks At Large
Last week the future of a proposed steel mill project in Arkansas was just one item legislators paid attention to in Little Rock. Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas covers the past seven days of Arkansas business and politics in his regular Monday rundown.
Ahead on Weekend Ozarks, one of the oldest watering holes in the area prepares to reopen, and we have previews of a new museum exhibit, and a month of theatre.Here are the selections for today's pop culture montage celebrating the Easter Bunny.
- Cadbury Bunny – 1980’s Cadbury Egg Commercial
- Jessica Rabbit – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
- Harvey
- Little Bunny Foo Foo
- 1980’s Trix Commercial
- “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane
The Matrix - Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit from Songs of the South
The non-profit Merlin Foundation established in 1993 has helped thousands of children victimized by physical and sexual abuse across a six-county north Arkansas region. A benefit gala will take place April 2 to help the foundation.Becca Martin Brown gives the down low on a new museum exhibit in Springdale that explores the history of the city, particularly it's original name.
For the last Sunday of the month we have an overview of theater for the coming weeks, including the production of Waiting to be Invited by S.M. Shephard-Massat on the University of Arkansas campus.
Asa Hutchinson is seeking the governor's job in 2014. He tells Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas why.Maxine's Tap Room has been around for decades, but with new management comes a fresh appearance and fresh approach.
The strawberry was once a boon crop in the middle United States. A recent donation to the University of Arkansas from the Walmart Foundation is intended to bring the crop back to the interior of the country.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we look forward to openings and new beginnings. Maxine's, a longtime watering hole in Fayetteville prepares to re-open under new management, and the farmer's market prepares for it's 40th season.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Ahead on this edition on Ozarks at Large, an update on the status of the Ozark Natural Science Center. And we talk to the creator of a new online index that allows users to search through thousands of historic Arkansas photographs.
A natural gas rush, fueled by new shale drilling techniques, is taking place in north central Arkansas on the Fayetteville Shale reservoir--one of the most productive plays in the U.S. The industry promises to generate well over $18 billion dollars by 2012, provide 11,000 jobs, valuable royalties to land holders and much needed tax revenue to the state. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, certain residents claim collateral damage due to a lack of environmental oversight. As a result, U.S. EPA is now investigating the potential adverse impact so called "slickwater hydraulic fracturing" may have on water quality and public health.
"Invention No. 10" by: Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer
The computer center at the Jones Center had it's official unveiling Aug. 5, after a grant helped pay for renovations. Ozarks at Large's Antoinette Grajeda was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Becca Bacon Martin says there are some entertainment red alerts for this week. You have one chance, and one chance only, to attend.
Vitameatavegamin, a Fayetteville Olympian and more in our history capsule for August 6.
