On this edition of Ozarks, how ex-pats in NWA watch the World Cup. And, singer/songwriter Joe Crookston stops by the studio.
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, more than 3,000 Arkansas children are in foster care custody on any single day. A new report has suggestions on how to better serve these young people. Plus, Arkansas native Louis Jordan's forays into the Caribbean and Calypso in today's edition of Arkansongs, and we hear how the four men running for Governor of Arkansas responded when asked about the legality of same-sex marriage
Chuck Barrett will not be behind the microphone for the Razorback baseball team in 2015. He shares some of his memories of his 23 years in the booth.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says this week area libraries will open their doors to reptiles, birds and other animals.
The Arkansas Press Association hosted three debates last week, including one with the four candidates in this year's governor's race.
A new report issued by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families reveals the state’s foster care system would better serve children by allowing them to stay with their family of origin. Jacqueline Froelich talks with the report’s lead author, Jennifer Ferguson.
The latest enrollment numbers for Arkansas' Private Option are announced, the city of Fayetteville gets ready to accept nearly a million dollars in grants for trails construction, design and engineering,and one water-borne illness is making the rounds through Arkansas and the nation.
Singer and songwriter Joe Crookston is back in Fayetteville this week, almost a year after his first visit at the 2013 Roots Festival.
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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.
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.
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“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