Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks: trying to weigh all of the factors that could have an effect on Arkansas’ economy for the rest of 2013 and into 2014, including home sales, employment numbers, civic infrastructure, the Farm Bill and more. Roby Brock hosts a roundtable to discuss the state of the state’s economy. Plus we continue our series on what the Affordable Care Act may mean for Arkansas with a report about how an insurance company is preparing for change. And our monthly wrap up of visual arts in the region.
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program's next Walks Through History tour will take place April 12 in Jasper.
"Help is Around the Corner" by Coldplay
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says the annual surge of activities for spring is at full speed.
"Main Theme" by Ramin Djawadi
Peter Lippincott's second CD finds the songwriter playing multiple instruments, including a rescued French banjo.
"Clay Pigeons" by John Prine
The latest revenue collections by the state came in again above what was originally forecast, while one gubernatorial candidate issues his plan to put mroe funding into Pre-K programs.
""Let it Be Me" by Ray LaMontagne
Since the year 2000, the Annie E Casey Foundation has been publishing reports regarding the well-being of our nation’s children through its “KIDS COUNT” reports. The 2013 edition was released earlier this week. But what does the new report say about the well-being of children in Arkansas?