Ozarks At Large

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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: in an effort to facilitate further business success in Arkansas, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission has launched a new website, ArkansasFavorsTheBold.com. We'll have a conversation with Grant Tennille, that organization's executive director. Plus, the Fourth Congressional District, geographically the largest in the state is in the midst of a heated Republican race this primary season. We have part one in a series of conversations with each candidate.
An alcohol petition has come up dry in Madison County, a push to raise the state severance tax falls flat, and Fayetteville city employees could soon pay more for health insurance.
Thousands of undocumented young people in Arkansas are gathering the necessary documents to apply for temporary legal status and work visas, under a new White House initiative. But we also learn about a “Family Waiver” that may be issued late this year.
Roby Brock from our content partner talkbusiness.net recently talked with Governor Mike Beebe about the state’s approach to Medicare and more. Web exclusive: Governor’s Thoughts On Foreign Trade
“Lost in the Supermarket” by The Clash
The second day of the school year provides a small amount of entertainment activities. Becca says one worth checking out takes place on the University of Arkansas campus.
We continue our series taking a broad look at the upcoming theater season with a closer examination of the many dramas scheduled for area stages. More information is available at Rogers Little Theater, Alma Performing Arts Center, Arts Center of the Ozarks, and University Theater.
"Walkin' Uptown” by Lionel Hampton