Ozarks At Large
The Arkansas State Dental Association will hold the annual Arkansas Mission of Mercy May 16-17 in Springdale. One dentist involved with organizing the effort says that the annual event attracts thousands of people, both patients and volunteers.
Ahead on Ozarks, a local tech company receives a multi-million dollar contract from the Air Force and the Jones Center receives a $1 million pledge.
The belly-dancing trio performs a couple of Americana-themed songs and discusses coming together as a multi-talented group.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, May 25, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Wrecking Ball takes to downtown Springdale for a one of a kind event for one night only. Plus, First Christian jChurch in Fayetteville prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday today.
Dr. Feng-Zhen Teng, professor of geosciences at the University of Arkansas, has discovered a method to measure the temperature of rock formation with the help of magnesium isotopes. He says the process of rock formation is not very different from, say, baking a cake.
World's leading trumpeters Rex Richardson and Allen Vizzutti talk about their efforts to manage their performing schedules along with their practice schedules.Click here for more of the conversation with trumpeters Rex Richardson and Allen Vizzutti.
Jacqueline Froelich travels to Huntsville where Sharon Niehues crafts her own herbal soaps and salves at a place called Redbud Garden. She markets her soaps at the Fayetteville Farmers Market and Ozark Natural Foods.
Changes await Fort Smith. Michael Tilley from www.thecitywire.com has the details.
"Blues on the Corner" by Turtle Island String Quartet
