
Ozarks At Large

A bill to repeal the ban on firearms in churches advances to the state Senate today. U.S. Senator Mark Pryor announces the beginning of his reelection campaign, though its not starting quite yet. U.S. Senator John Boozman speaks out in favor of a plan to temporarily suspend the nation's debt limit on borrowing. And J.B. Hunt Transport Services announces a record fiscal quarter as it releases its fourth quarter 2012 financials.

A cooking lesson at the Bella Vista Public Library is on the menu for Becca's Wednesday entertainment picks.
Two state lawmakers weigh in on the debate about proposed expansions to the state's Medicaid system as the 89th General Assembly begins its second week in session. The unemployment rate for the state rose in December, but a state economist says the increase is not statistically significant. And 2012 housing sales figures for Northwest Arkansas have been compiled; overall sales and median home prices are up in some areas, but not all.

Here's the list of our presidential songs, quotes and miscellany for our montage:
- President Dwight Eisenhower's farewell address on television on January 17, 1961
- President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address three days later.
- James Brown sings "Funky President."
- President Franklin Roosevelt's first fireside chat on radio on March 12, 1933.
- The band They Might Be Giants performing the catchy (and educational!) song "James K. Polk."
- Ronald Reagan speaks on June 12, 1987.
- Johnny Cash performs the standard "Mr. Garfield."
- Henry Fonda predates Daniel Day Lewis by more than 70 years in Young Abe Lincoln, directed by John Ford.
- The song "Peaches" by the band . . . The Presidents of the United States of America
- Herbert Hoover addresses voters in 1928. (bonus points if you knew that one)
With all of the acts announced for this year's Wakarusa music festival on Mullberry Mountain, Kevin Kinder of NWA Newspapers gives us his thoughts on this year's lineup.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, the Nobel director and secretary talks about the selection process for the annual Nobel Peace Prize; he's on the University of Arkansas campus today. Plus, the Northwest Arkansas Council on jobs created in the area in the past year, and the differences between education in the U.S. and the European Union.
The University of Arkansas is hosting the Human Library Program this Thursday and Friday for the campus community. The program aims to fight prejudice and stereotypes.
More information is available at www.humanlibrary.uark.edu and www.humanlibrary.org.
“Spring” by Mark O’Connor
John Brown University in Siloam Springs announced yesterday a gift of $4 million from an anonymous donor to help in the construction of a new banquet hall and a new collection of townhouse apartments for students.
Vice-President of University Advancement at John Brown University Dr. Jim Krall speaks with Kyle Kellams.
Governor Mike Beebe reacts to Mitsubishi’s announcement to put its wind turbine plant in Fort Smith on hold; Arkansas Razorback football coach Bobby Petrino involved in a single-motorcycle accident; and more – on today’s edition of Ozarks at Large Half-Time.
Becca Bacon Martin from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has information on each one of those events.
“Dolphin” by Poe & “The Dusty Miller” by The Chieftans
To celebrate Ozarks at Large’s 22nd anniversary, we’re bringing you stories about interesting pairs.
Today, the duo Black and Tan returns to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
“Driving” by Frans Bak