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 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.
"Another Love (Zwette Edit)" by Tom Odell
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses homes sales numbers, permit numbers, and more.
The Jones Center has received a $1 million pledge from the George family.
"Angry Hill" by George Ezra
Becca tells us how to attend several events this weekend for a reasonable cost.
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.
"Night Bus" by Lucy Rose
