Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Thursday, january 16, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, what's in a name like the Wampus Cats? We learn the stories behind Arkansas high schools' mascots. Plus winter treats to warm on a final weekend of ice skating in Bentonville, and Mount Comfort Cemetery is set to get a marker commemorating its part in the Civil War.
Photo credit: Project Vote SmartThis election season has voters watching debates, listening to public radio reports, and reading opinion articles. But for the plain facts, millions are turning to Project Vote Smart, a non-profit, non-partisan candidate guide, which Jacqueline Froelich reports, is offering some new tactical tools. To learn more visit voteeasy.org.
Residents looking for a scare this Halloween season can visit any number of haunted attractions in the area. In Fort Smith, the historical museum is hosting its annual trolley tour during the last two weekends of October. More information is available at fortsmithmuseum.com.
To hear today's EarthSky, visit their website here.
Officials with the city of Fort Smith are preparing a tour of some of the city's examples of sustainability.
“Johnny B. Goode,” long-distance phone calls and more in our history capsule for October 18.