The 28th Annual National Veteran’s Golden Age Games will take place this weekend and into next week across NWA. We talk with a 79-year-old Vietnam veteran who hopes to sweep the track, rifle, bicycle and swimming competitions.
Ozarks At Large
Every year a select group of Arkansas elders obtain their GED, or general equivalency diploma. This spring, a Madison County minnow farmer was among the graduating class. Jacqueline Froelich takes us to meet him.Arkansas looks to change licensing requirements for child care facilities throughout the state. We look at the potential changes and the effects they could have on providers in the area.
The first in a series of meetings looking at overhauling workforce development education in the state is held. Freidns of one Fayetteville park organize in order to potentially grow the large public amenity, and a series of meetings in coming weeks will show what's being done to mitigate the impairment of one local waterway.
Ahead on Ozarks, how to stay safe and entertained this summer. Also, we learn about a tick-borne illness called bobcat fever that's affecting local cats.We asked a librarian, a book store owner and a writer how they find new books and new authors to read.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics talks to the CEO of St. Vincent Health System about a recent acquisition and merger.Becca says the winner of the 66th annual River Valley Invitational has an installation on display at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.
Dr. Estes from Mercy's Bella Vista clinic discusses how to protect yourself against heat, ticks, and more.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, a Little Rock based organization, is expanding into the KUAF listening area. was born out of a publication that honored the top. For more information, visit the foundation's website here.
A petition for a vote on automated trash collection in Fort Smith moves forward, more detours are in store for downtown Fayetteville, and the Razorback volleyball team continues its undefeated streak as the season gets under way.
“Run Fay Run” by Isaac Hayes
Eleven times a week sack lunches are prepared and handed out on North Sixth Street in Fort Smith. The Sack Lunch Program brings together volunteers from 17 churches and organizations.
To learn more about the Sack Lunch Program, you can call St. John’s Episcopal Church at 479-782-9912. The church is located at 214 North 6th Street in Fort Smith.
“Over the Rooftops” by Weather
In his usual Monday week-in-review, Roby Brock of talkbusiness.net examines the latest petition drives for inclusion on Arkansas’ ballot and has the latest employment numbers for Arkansas.
TheatreSquared will open its seventh season with the comedy Noises Off. We talked with the company’s managing director and the production’s director about the show that opens this week.
