Ozarks At Large

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Sunday, June 8, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a float along the Buffalo River nearly a year after a hog farm started business near the waterway, and a brand new water park in Siloam Springs is almost ready for the public. And speaking of being ready for the public, the Walmart AMP in Rogers last night had its public debut. Blake Shelton was the first headliner to perform in the new venue, but a few days earlier, we got a sneak preview of the facility.
Dan Craft with Northwest Arkansas Newspapers is here to discuss a very special project – something about a museum.
Michael Tilley from our content partner www.thecitywire.com discusses the aftermath of the closing of the Whirlpool plant in Fort Smith. He also has an update regarding the one-percent prepared food tax.
“Whirlpool” by Richmond Fontaine
Speaker Carlos Velazquez has lived with the Inuit, and is in northwest Arkansas to tell us about their struggle to survive in a changing environment.
Walton Arts Center has something special for Scotch enthusiasts today. Also on the list, musician John Oates performs tonight at UARK Bowl, and the Ozark Folk Festival starts tonight in Eureka Springs.
“One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer” by John Lee Hooker
Author Bill Walker visited KUAF to discuss his book “Nazi’s Nightmare.” Walker found out about his father’s secret agent past after discovering a chest full of documents authored by him.
“Blues Five Spot” by Thelonious Monk