Ozarks At Large

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: In 1980, thousands left Castro's Cuba on a boatlift to the United States. Many of them were given housing at Fort Chaffee. Jacqueline Froelich examines what happened then, what's happened since…and why historians are spending time getting the facts correct. Plus, a new adult education library for Northwest Arkansas Community College.
Becca has suggestions on a cold day, but says call first to make sure weather hasn't changed things.
"It's All Around You" by Tortoise
A busy weekend at Walton Arts Center includes Randy Newman and more.
The Northwest Arkansas Council spent thirteen months considering the regions and strengths for the future. Their report was released yesterday. Visit www.greaternorthwestarkansas.com for more information.
"Caravan" by Wes Montgomery
Continued revitalization of downtown Springdale's eastern district is taking a big step forward with the development of a place known as Shiloh Square. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Our history doctor, Bill Smith, considers the history of history.