Ozarks At Large
A previously unidentified organism has a special place on the tree of life...and a name befitting its place of identification.
Lake Keith in downtown Cave Springs is getting a makeover. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the six-acre reservoir is being emptied to make way for construction of a brand new environmental center planned by the Illinois River Watershed Partnership. To make a donation, click here.At 12:01 a.m. ET yesterday, the continuing resolution funding the federal government wasn't the only legistlation to expire. We speak with an agricultural economist to find out what the Farm Bill's reversion to 64-year old policy means for Arkansans.
The Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace begin enrolling residents for coverage yesterday, though demand was so high it made it difficult for many to access the Web site for the exchange. The effects of the federal shutdown are still being weighed, including the shutdown of National Wildlife Refuges and the eventual impacts on research at the University of Arkansas. And a statewide prescription drug take-back program grows with sixty more drop-off locations added across the state yesterday.
Ahead on Ozarks: An unusually significant Tuesday as the health care exchange goes live in Arkansas today and the rhetoric in Washington, DC escalates as the federal government comes to a halt. John Brummett will talk to Roby Brock about a particularly contentious time in politics. Plus, what the government shutdown means for Beaver Lake, and the muralist Maser leaves a multi-colored mark on Springdale.
The city of Fayetteville recently received the 2013 Government Recycler of the Year Award.
From fishing for a cure, cycling at Hobbs State Park and more, there are several opportunities to get out and enjoy the fall weather.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, December 23, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we travel to Mutasia by visiting with the author of the series for young readers. Plus, gifts for children that encourage a love for insects and nature. Becca Martin Brown tells us where to catch Santa in the next two days before Christmas, and a Talk Business Arkansas update.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers gives us the skinny on concerts you may think are worth a drive.
Google Glass is out, but will it catch on? We ask Ty Dennison to help us figure out the latest in the digital world.
"Workout" by Hank Mobley
Kevin Kinder, who blogs about music at NWA TunedIn, returns for his annual guide to the upcoming Wakarusa Music Festival.
Artists and songs we heard during this interview:
"La Que Me Gusto" by Los Amigos Invisables
"Sleep" by Allen Stone
"Last Love Song" by ZZ Ward
"Niamey Jami" by Bombino
Arkansas's senators speak about a potential farm bill, possibly coming up for discussion this week. Martha Shoffner gets arrested over the weekend. And more severe weather heading into the area.
"Fifty-Fifty Blues" by Louis Armstrong
