Leslie Rutledge and David Sterling are seeking the Republican nomination for Arkansas Attorney General. You can see the entire interview here.
Ozarks At Large
Officials with the U.S. Marshals Museum yesterday approved its 2015 budget, which includes allocations for architectural, exhibit and operational costs. President Clinton speaks to the role presidential libraries serve in providing historical context, and state revenue numbers for May came in below what economists expected.
Ahead on Ozarks, workforce officials try to improve job training to meet industry demands. And, we look at the University of Arkansas' autism intervention program.
Ozarks at Large’s insect expert discusses the annual trip the monarch butterflies make from the northern United States to Mexico. He also suggests planting milkweed to help to nourish them as they make their way through your yard.
This month's featured artist for Springdale Public Library's Art in the Park program is Katryna Wade.Becca says free concerts featuring music from “Once a River” are scheduled throughout the listening area.
The University of Arkansas has just completed its first year of a new autism intervention education program. As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the curriculum is part of statewide initiative to assist children and families dealing with autism spectrum disorders.
Roby Brock from Talk Business & Politics discusses the possible obstacles to job growth with Grant Tennille and Randy Zook.
The Fayetteville Ale Trail expands northward with the inclusion of Ozark Beer Company in Rogers. The University of Arkansas gets ready to host thousands of Walmart associates and shareholders from around the world. And Keep Arkansas Beautiful celebrates 25 years by recognizing those around the state who have made a difference in beatifying their communities.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, finding balance between nature and technology; we speak with author Richard Louv about nature deficit disorder and possible ways to cure it. Plus, autism spectrum disorder is on the rise in Arkansas. We learn more about the Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, June 16, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Children's House in Springdale is trying to help some of the most neglected and abused children in two northwest Arkansas counties. Plus, how a public forum tomorrow, also in Springdale, is designed to stimulate children's learning even when school is not in session.
A new study reveals Arkansas seniors have the third-highest risk of food insecurity in the country; Arkansas placed at the bottom of the list of bicycle-friendly states; an Arkansas website hopes to promote potential production sites in the state for the film industry; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“Guitar Polka” by Doc Watson
The Springdale artist, who passed away in 2010, will receive a unique tribute in June. Images clicked by 20 professional photographers with one of Donat’s hand-made wooden pinhole cameras will be on display at the Arts Center of the Ozarks June 5th through June 29th.
More information is available at www.artscenteroftheozarks.org.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers tells us about some opportunities to dance and listen to good music.
Wakarusa, the four day festival running May 31 through June 1, will bring about 20,000 people near the city of Ozark, Ark. in Franklin County. Some local businesses are preparing for the large crowds that spent almost $14 million during last year’s festival.
“Slow” by Beats Antique
A unique party that combines celebrating friendship with making art was hosted last week at Studio Leilani in Fayetteville.
More information regarding art parties is available at www.studioleilani.com.
