On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio. Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio. Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, more than 3,000 Arkansas children are in foster care custody on any single day. A new report has suggestions on how to better serve these young people. Plus, Arkansas native Louis Jordan's forays into the Caribbean and Calypso in today's edition of Arkansongs, and we hear how the four men running for Governor of Arkansas responded when asked about the legality of same-sex marriage
Chuck Barrett will not be behind the microphone for the Razorback baseball team in 2015. He shares some of his memories of his 23 years in the booth.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says this week area libraries will open their doors to reptiles, birds and other animals.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business and Politics, takes a look back at the previous seven days in Arkansas news.The Arkansas Press Association hosted three debates last week, including one with the four candidates in this year's governor's race.
A new report issued by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reveals the state’s foster care system would better serve children by allowing them to stay with their family of origin. Jacqueline Froelich talks with the report’s lead author, Jennifer Ferguson.The latest enrollment numbers for Arkansas' Private Option are announced, the city of Fayetteville gets ready to accept nearly a million dollars in grants for trails construction, design and engineering,and one water-borne illness is making the rounds through Arkansas and the nation.
Singer and songwriter Joe Crookston is back in Fayetteville this week, almost a year after his first visit at the 2013 Roots Festival.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses Sunday’s Tony Awards.
About 150 people gathered on the grass near the intersection of Knapp Drive and Gifford Avenue in Fayetteville Tuesday to watch the transit of Venus in front of the Sun. Ozarks at Large's Jon Schleuss was there and talked with some of the people watching the event.
Arkansas will end the fiscal year with a surplus of over $67 million; the Fort Smith Board of Directors to decide tonight if an automated trash pickup service will be extended to all of the city; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Venus” by Travka
Walmart’s global retail division is a driving force behind the company’s recent rise in net sales, with 5,600 stores in 26 countries. Doug McMillon, President of Walmart International provides a status report—and response recent allegations of corrupt business practices in Mexico.
“Venus” by Paulinho Mosko
..to view Venus transit the sun is later today. Kyle Kellams talks to a member of the Sugar Creek Astronomical Society about the significance of this event and how to view the transit safely.
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