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A half-mile wide tornado killed at least 16 last night when it rolled across the central part of the state, hitting the cities of Mayflower and Villonia especially hard. Meanwhile, the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross begins coordinating its response teams to help in the recovery efforts.
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Here, the Nederland, Colorado-based folk quintet performs "Rogue River."
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Our history doctor, Bill Smith, says the AMC drama can be a great place to begin a discussion about history.
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The week's headlines were filled with stories of one senator's emergency heart surgery, and with several lawsuits at the state level.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: it's primary election day in Arkansas, and Roby Brock talks to three Republicans who are vying for their party's nomination for attorney general. Plus, the City of Fayetteville is looking toward the future as Baby Boomers continue to age. A new project wants the city to become an age-friendly place. And, in our monthly series on technology, we visit the VA hospital in Fayetteville, where new solar arrays aim to make the facility more sustainable.
The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has set up a new initiative aimed at Arkansans who have not completed college to get back into the classroom, the extreme heat is wreaking havoc with some of the state's wildlife, and more.
“Confirmation” by: Charlie Parker
Roby Brock from Talk Business discusses the results of a Hendrix College/Talk Business poll that looks at Arkansans' views on the Affordable Care Act and medicinal marijuana.
Recent polls indicate Americans have low opinions…some historically low…about the way we are governed. An Arkansas-based project, Directing Democracy, wants to re-engage members of the voting public by creating a piece of legislation…and taking a cross-country road trip…and filming a documentary about the experience. Kody Ford is one of the co-founders of Directing Democracy. For more information, visit DirectingDemocracy.com.
Trike Theatre prepares to head “Into the Woods (Jr.)” for its summer musical July 27-28. More information is available at TrikeTheatre.org.
Music: “I Guess This Is Goodbye” by: Stephen Sondheim
Becca reminds us that single tickets for the Walton Arts Center's 2012-2013 season are officially on sale. More information is available at WaltonArtsCenter.org.