Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
If you are unsure of what Zumba Fitness is, you'll soon have a chance to find out...and for a good cause.
Eleven architecture students and their professor, spent a portion of their summer vacation in Fayetteville repairing and documenting the family home of noted architect Fay Jones, who passed away in 2004.
For their effort they won a coveted prize and the knowledge they've helped preserve an icon. Jacqueline Froelich brings us their story.
To learn more about the work and life of Fay Jones visit the University of Arkansas Mullins Library special collections section on line at libinfo.uark.edu--many thanks to curator Ellen Compton.
Haas Hall Academy in Fayetteville, a public charter school, is planning to sell books, thousands of them, this weekend.
"Shacka Slack Key" by Keola Beamer and George Winston
From last week's debate between the major party candidates for US Senate, a question about tax cuts.
Grace Kelly, the national anthem and more in our history capsule for September 14.
