Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: Tontitown is in the middle of its 115th grape Festival. A lot of chickens, a lot of spaghetti and a lot of rolls are coming out of the parish hall kitchen. Plus Brandan O'Connell visits with me at the spot of some of his greatest inspiration or art: the aisles of Wal-Mart. And in just a few minutes we catch up with Roby Brock as he begins Campaign 2014 coverage, more than a year before election day. Yesterday he spent a day with Congressman Tom Cotton as he launches his campaign bid against Senator Mark Pryor. Today Roby is traveling with the senator.
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Austin-based singer/songwriter J. Wagner stopped by the studio this weekend while he was in town to perform at a couple of house concerts in the region.
Iti Agnihotri Mudholkar has left Ozarks at Large after two years of reports, interviews and production. Before she left town for Phoenix she sat down for an exit interview of sorts with OAL’s Kyle Kellams.
“My Only Swerving” by El Ten Eleven
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Neil Compton. From his Bentonville home, he led the effort to keep the Buffalo River natural. The campaign eventually led to the river's designation as the nation's first national river. A new exhibit at the Peel Mansion and Compton Gardens is devoted to his life.
"Compton Rock" by Stan the Guitarman Jones
Dan Craft, special projects reporter for Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, talks about the money that goes into and comes out of Bikes, Blues and BBQ, which starts this Wednesday.
Last week, 7 Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville sent out a request to the community for supplies they urgently need. An updated list is available at the organization's Facebook page
"City of the Seven Hills" by Cynosure
