Governor Mike Beebe yesterday issued a line-item veto on a tax exemption for sand used in oil and natural gas drilling. The state's top economist says that the latest unemployment numbers show positive growth in the state's economy. And the Siloam Springs board of directors is set to consider a liquor-by-the-drink ordinance.
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Becca says a trash pop group and an Italian soprano are some musicians you can hear in northwest Arkansas this week.
Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas recently talked with Tyson Foods President and Chief Executive Officer Donnie Smith.
Tyson Foods responds to issues raised in the new book The Meat Racket.

The Mid-continent Independent System Operator, who will manage Entergy Arkansas' power grid, breaks ground on its regional headquarters. Urban agriculture rules are again slated for discussion in Fayetteville, and a federal judge strikes down the state's 12-week abortion ban.


Here is our list of famous Patricks:
- Pat(rick) Sajak spins the Wheel of Fortune.
- Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard on Star Trek: Next Generation.
- Danica Patrick answers a pre-race question.
- The Smiths, including Steven Patrick Morrissey, sing How Soon is Now.
- Patrick McGoohan is The Prisoner.
- Patrick Swayze defends Baby in Dirty Dancing.
- Patrick Star, comic relief, from Spongebob Squarepants.
- Patrick Duffy as a fictional Ewing, Bobby on Dallas.
- Patrick Ewing as a real Ewing, Patrick...with the Knicks.
- Orson Welles on a vinyl record delivers Patrick Henry's speech.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, a conversation with author Joyce Carol Oates prior to her lecture in Fayetteville. Plus, a bit of tinkering before the Amazeum opens to children and the community next fall.
Wayne Bell from the www.fayettevilleflyer.com talks about Hollywood’s most disappointing movies.
Click here for hear Wayne explain why two recent Best Picture winners are among the movies he was disappointed in.
On Friday afternoon Gov. Mike Beebe, state transportation officials and politicians gathered with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood near Hiwasee to dedicate construction of the Bella Vista Bypass and Razorback Regional Greenway Trail.
“Digeridoo” by Aphex Twin
Climate and weather will be addressed tomorrow night during the latest edition of the University of Arkansas’ Science Café.
The Sam M. Walton and U of A College of Engineering will share an $80,000 check from Conoco Phillips; the University of Arkansas system presidential search is on; FEMA officials visit homes in Johnson and Franklin counties and more – on today’s Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
“Gypsy’s Curse” by Calexico
Performances by New Kids on The Block, Backstreet Boys, Dolly Parton, Steely Dan, U2 and more.