The story of the first African American policeman in Fayetteville led two graduate students at the University of Arkansas to uncover other stories for their documentary Oak Cemetery: A Forgotten Place.
Ozarks At Large
In case you’re wondering who to see at Wakarusa this weekend, Becca Martin Brown provides some suggestions.
The 21st Cancer Challenge is just one of many ways to support nonprofits in the area this month.
A recent study suggests that Arkansas' two racetrack and gaming complexes have a sizable impact on the state's economy. Fayetteville Public Schools prepares to offer free meals to city youths through the summer, and an effort to raise the state's minimum wage gets a groundswell of support.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Republican Attorney General runoff candidates discuss medical marijuana and the death penalty. Also, we take a look back at the desegregation of public swimming pools.
In this month’s food segment, we visit the Arkansas Food Innovation Center where the Roberts family makes Gina’s Salsa. 
Later this month, Siloam Springs will be home to a Whitewater Recreation Park, the first of its kind in the state.
Memorial Day marks the opening of public swimming pool season across America. And this summer, an article about pools and race will be published in the Arkansas Historical Quarterly, titled “Going off the Deep End: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Desegregation of Little Rock’s Public Swimming Pools.” Jacqueline Froelich spoke with author and historian John Kirk.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a business degree from the University of Arkansas without ever seeing Old Main or setting foot on senior walk: an online degree is now a reality. Plus, we get an update on updating Cane Hill, one of the oldest communities in the region.
Roby Brock from www.talkbusiness.net looks back at some key legislations of the 88th General Assembly.
Arkansas Charter School accountability and limits were considered by the Arkansas Legislature this session. Several measures passed through committee, one unanimously, indicating increasing political support for public school choice. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the outcome
Walton Arts Center's Jodi Beznoska gives a rundown of April performances and events.
Golden Living, a family of healthcare companies, will create 200 jobs in the Fort Smith region over the next two years. Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com also discusses media shield law and other issues.
"Two Highways" by Alison Krauss & Union Station
Becca discusses things to do on the last day of March.
"Basin Street Blues" by Canadian Brass
