Ahead on Ozarks: Governor Mike Beebe, Walmart and Redman and Associates come together to announce new jobs headed to northwest Arkansas. And John Brown University in Siloam Springs continues to move ahead with the establishment of a nursing program after the announcement of a six-million dollar gift. We'll also find out why glue has an important role in the latest exhibit at the Fayetteville Underground and get an idea of the deep connection between a church and the city of Bentonville.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks: Governor Mike Beebe, Walmart and Redman and Associates come together to announce new jobs headed to northwest Arkansas. And John Brown University in Siloam Springs continues to move ahead with the establishment of a nursing program after the announcement of a six-million dollar gift. We'll also find out why glue has an important role in the latest exhibit at the Fayetteville Underground and get an idea of the deep connection between a church and the city of Bentonville.
This month's gallery show at the Fayetteville Underground includes photography, painting, mixed media works, and sculpture, including these hot glue sculptures by artist Robert Lemming.Becca Martin Brown says there are so many Halloween-themed events around the region, she needs a month to tell us about them.
First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville will acknowledge more than 180 years of history at a special ceremony this Sunday.
A lead gift of six-million dollars is a big step forward for a nursing program at John Brown University in Siloam Springs.
The Bentonville City Council tonight will consider an ordinance allowing on-premise liquor sales in the city, effectively eliminating the current ordinance for private clubs. The Southwest Springdale Overlay plan gets closer to being formally approved by the city. And road work in Springdale will mean lane closures on two busy highways this week.
Ahead on Ozarks…an algae with a funny nickname…didymo…has been found in the White River watershed. The plan to keep it form spreading has been put in motion. And writing a book through facilitated communication: Holly Fields explains how her non-verbal daughter, Stephanie R. Marks, wrote the book "Paula’s Journal: Surviving Autism."
Holly Fields discusses raising her nonverbal, autistic daughter Stephanie R. Marks who is now the author of "Paula's Journal: Surviving Autism".Becca Martin Brown gives us a brief history of the Elizabeth Richardson Center as it nears its fiftieth anniversary.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Ahead on this weekend edition of Ozarks, a conversation with one of the authors of the Mustasia series for young readers. Plus, Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has plenty of suggestions for how to ring in the new year, and more.
The Fayetteville Animal Shelter will host the Dickson Street Pup Crawl on Saturday, May 19th between 3-6 p.m. Today is the last day to register.
Registration: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=nhpi6ojab&oeidk=a07e5s3ap417622edb9
More information: http://www.facebook.com/events/319560331430655/
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has an interesting mix of things that can be done today.
“Punjab” by Karunesh
Author and long-time Fayetteville native Geoffrey Oelsner visited KUAF to discuss his book “A Country Where All Colors Are Sacred and Alive: A Memoir of Non-Ordinary Experience and Collaboration with Nature.” The book talks about his spiritual journey and para-psychological experiences.
We tour Siloam Springs Regional Hospital that will officially open its doors at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
www.siloamspringsmemorial.com
“Po Mahina” by Kede Beamer
W. Dale Warren from the University of Arkansas Music Department gives a preview of two concerts Monday and Tuesday night at the Walton Arts Center by the University of Arkansas Campus Bands.
www.music.uark.edu
“Play Some D” by Brassy
