Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Monday, August 5, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks. A Facebook-job-posting-a-day approach to getting people in the Fort Smith region who are looking for work. Work Fort Smith is taking a small, but consistent, path to connecting those seeking work to those seeking employees. We'll also review the past seven days in Arkansas politics and business with Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas and two approaches to solar power…including area high school students taking to a swimming pool to test their solar-powered boats. And Meredith Martin Moats continues her series on books about Arkansas with a review of a study of the man who brought electricity to the state, Harvey Couch.
James Blunt, the “Miracle on Ice” and more in our history capsule for February 22.
Becca has a trio of great ideas for tonight and gives them to us in less than sixty seconds.
“Ferny Hill” by The Chieftains
One of the world’s most respected bands will play favorites and new selections Sunday night at Walton Arts Center. We recently talked with the founder of the band, Paddy Moloney. For more information visit www.waltonartscenter.org. Hear about a party for Elvis Costello and a whistle in space by clicking here.
“Arkansas Traveler” by The Chieftains
Wayne Bell picks the winners of Sunday night’s big show and lets us know he’d rather see Social Network pick up the Best Picture statue. Wayne has thoughts about the writing and supporting acting awards here.
“A Quarter Century” by Carter Burwell from the soundtrack of True Grit
Jacqueline Froelich reports that Arkansas legislators are considering a measure that would require most health insurance plans to cover behavior therapy for children diagnosed with autism. To learn more, visit eyecontactarkansas.org.