The 2013 State of Northwest Arkansas report indicates a rise in employment numbers and an increase in the poverty rate.Ozarks At Large
The 2013 State of Northwest Arkansas report indicates a rise in employment numbers and an increase in the poverty rate.
The small town is home to 16 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A new organization has formed to restore and preserve them.Construction of the 71-B Flyover has taken shape rapidly in north Fayetteville. So rapidly, that if conditions permit, it could be finished early. Meanwhile, Senator Boozman speaks his mind about the Congressional standoff about the Affordable Care Act and a potential government shutdown. And, Lake Keith in Cave Springs will likely be drained early next week, allowing development of the Watershed Sanctuary to move forward.
Ahead on Ozarks, highlights from a panel discussion addressing the complex issues surrounding the Trayvon Martin case. Plus, a conversation with jazz harpist Edmar Castañeda.
In her ongoing book review series, Meredith Martin-Moats analyzes In Service to America: The History of VISTA in Arkansas, 1965-1985.
Walton Arts Center kicks off its jazz series Friday night with two performances by the Edmar Castañeda Quartet.
Fayetteville will host the inaugural NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair Friday and Saturday at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Becca discusses the eclectic music lineup at the Arkansas-Oklahoma State Fair, which includes a performance by Sevendust.Tuesday night a five-person panel examined various elements of the Trayvon Martin shooting...from legal issues to press coverage....on the University of Arkansas campus.
The U of A gets $1.4 million of federal transportation money to start a Maritime Research and Educational Center. UAFS gets ready to unveil a new master plan. A Fort Smith school gets named a National Blue Ribbon School. And a volunteer fair set for this week aims to connect area non-profit organizations with people willing to help out.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks, the Springdale School District recieves a nearly $26 million dollar grant. Plus, we take a tour of King Opera House in Van Buren.
Workers and protestors called for justice in front of Osegueras Mexican Restaurant on Center Street in Fayetteville-- recently renamed “Celi’s”—for allegedly stealing wages. The Department of Labor is investigating.
For more information, log on to www.nwawjc.org.
The Fort-Smith based 5 Star Productions is going places. Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas has the details.
Learn more at www.5starproductions.com.
Replicas of Columbus’ ships are in Fort Smith, and the lighting ceremonies on the Bentonville and Fayetteville squares are tomorrow. There’s also a lot more in store for you this weekend.
Oklahoma State University’s women’s basketball coach, assistant coach and two others pass away in a plane crash; a Little Rock Chamber of Commerce task force aimed at unifying the community wants the city to repeal a 1957 City Council declaration; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
KUAF’s Katy Henriksen speaks with Chris Selby, better known as Clunk. Chris will start bringing musical acts to northwest Arkansas again.
