Ozarks At Large

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Friday, August 2, 2013
On this edition of Ozarks we mark the third anniversary of our daily program. To celebrate the occasion we follow the tradition we established with our previous two anniversary shows…by devoting most of the program to stories related to the traditional anniversary gift for the appropriate anniversary. So today we have stories connected to leather…a saddle-maker in Prairie Grove, a cobbler in Fayetteville and more.
Becca tells us that Tales From the South is coming soon to Springdale.
In this installment of What's in a Name, we look at the history of Benton, the county and the ville.
"Five and Dime" by Port O'Brien
The Michigan-based band discusses how they came together as a family band, and they perform "My Love is a Tall Ship" by Jimmy Crowley.
Here is our list of famous Patricks: Pat(rick) Sajak spins the Wheel of Fortune. Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation. Danica Patrick answers a pre-race question. The Smiths, including Steven Patrick Morrissey, sing How Soon is Now. Patrick McGoohan is The Prisoner. Patrick Swayze defends Baby in Dirty Dancing. Patrick Star, comic relief, from Spongebob Squarepants. Patrick Duffy as a fictional Ewing, Bobby on Dallas. Patrick Ewing as a real Ewing, Patrick...with the Knicks. Orson Welles on a vinyl record delivers Patrick Henry's speech. Apologies to: Patrick Roy and Dan Patrick. Sorry, we already had two sports figures. maybe next time.
The Arkansas Forestry Commission is warning state residents that March is prime time for wildfire conditions. The Arkansas Election Commission is being taken to court over rules for absentee ballots under the state's new voter ID law. And a new report details the challenges and successes the state faces in regards to childrens' health.
"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" by Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt