Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, they aren't native to the United States. but Burmese pythons are presenting themselves as quite a problem in parts of the nation; we take a look at how they got here. Plus, after years of planning, an orchard begins to take roots in Fayetteville this afternoon, and students at an area junior high school prepare to put their knowledge and problem solving skills to the test on the statewide stage.
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Arkansans pay more at the pump this week, the non-profit Feed Fayetteville organizes a panel discussion about local hunger issues this week, and the Arkansas Razorback football team ranks ninth in the first BCS ranking, and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Stop and Listen Blues” by The Mississippi Sheiks
...Kyle has a fun fact about Razorback football and Dickson Street. Also, Becca has some information regarding tickets for the bigger exhibits at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
If you have any questions regarding Facebook, email us at kuafinfo@uark.edu, write on Ozarks at Large’s wall on Facebook, or message us on Facebook or Twitter. Ozarks at Large’s tech expert Tyrel Denison will answer them this Wednesday.
“In Motion” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross
Dr. Rosilee Walker Russell, the executive director of University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Academy of the Arts, has a preview of what’s coming up in October and November.
“Recline” by Turtle Island String Quartet
Sister Mary Jo Swift, D.C., is a member of the Daughters of Charity, a worldwide community that focuses on raising awareness regarding human trafficking. She spoke with Ozarks at Large’s Iti Agnihotri-Mudholkar regarding the problem and how we can help.
More information on human trafficking can be found on www.polarisproject.org, www.freetheslaves.net, and www.state.gov/g/tip.
The National Human Trafficking Hotline 24/7 number is 1-888-3737-888.
