Ahead on Ozarks, an artists' cooperative enters its 12th year in the community, and a group of high school students learn about marketing inside one local retailer, though the field trip was altered a bit as residents made purchases in anticipation of winter weather. Plus, the first group of Arkansas Teacher Corps fellows already recognizes the difference they've made in rural and low income school districts just a few months into their first semester.
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The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has set up a new initiative aimed at Arkansans who have not completed college to get back into the classroom, the extreme heat is wreaking havoc with some of the state's wildlife, and more.
“Confirmation” by: Charlie Parker
Roby Brock from Talk Business discusses the results of a Hendrix College/Talk Business poll that looks at Arkansans' views on the Affordable Care Act and medicinal marijuana.
Recent polls indicate Americans have low opinions…some historically low…about the way we are governed. An Arkansas-based project, Directing Democracy, wants to re-engage members of the voting public by creating a piece of legislation…and taking a cross-country road trip…and filming a documentary about the experience. Kody Ford is one of the co-founders of Directing Democracy. For more information, visit DirectingDemocracy.com.
Trike Theatre prepares to head “Into the Woods (Jr.)” for its summer musical July 27-28. More information is available at TrikeTheatre.org.
Music: “I Guess This Is Goodbye” by: Stephen Sondheim
Becca reminds us that single tickets for the Walton Arts Center's 2012-2013 season are officially on sale. More information is available at WaltonArtsCenter.org.
