Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, the types of food establishments--restaurants, convenience stores, grocers, fast food businesses--that surround a school have an impact on childhood obesity. We speak to two U of A System Division of Agriculture researchers who make that claim. Plus, Habitat for Humanity Washington County completes its 50th home, Roby Brock has his Talk Business Arkansas update, Becca Martin Brown tells us What's Up, and more.
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Roby Brock from www.talkbusiness.net looks back at some key legislations of the 88th General Assembly.
Arkansas Charter School accountability and limits were considered by the Arkansas Legislature this session. Several measures passed through committee, one unanimously, indicating increasing political support for public school choice. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the outcome
Walton Arts Center's Jodi Beznoska gives a rundown of April performances and events.
Golden Living, a family of healthcare companies, will create 200 jobs in the Fort Smith region over the next two years. Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com also discusses media shield law and other issues.
"Two Highways" by Alison Krauss & Union Station
Becca discusses things to do on the last day of March.
"Basin Street Blues" by Canadian Brass
