
Ozarks At Large

Becca Martin Brown of NWA Newspapers says that one of the local stories that changed the state of the local entertainment scene this year was the closing of the Goodfolk House, but the familiar concerts will be reborn as the Pickin' Post Concert Series, beginning December 29 with Fred Eaglesmith.
Local musician/songwriter Tony Presley's musical project is called Real Live Tigers. For Presley, who self-releases and self-books tours, music a labor of love. He's got a show coming up at Nightbird Books on Dickson Street in Fayetteville Saturday night before embarking on a Southeast tour. He stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance studio recently to play us a few songs and discuss why he plays music with "Ozarks at Large's" Katy Henriksen.
Web exclusive: A Couple More Tunes From Tony Presley


Katy Henriksen fills us in on tonight's Sunday Symphony, which features the entirety of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, as well as a work by composer Carl Nielsen known as "The Inextinguishable."


The Arkansas delegation in the U.S. Senate file a bill that they say will help protect rice growers and hunters alike. Also, Tontitown moves closer to having a police department of its own with the hire of a chief to lead the town's police force. And, Fort Smith receives recognition, both for its roots and for its rapid growth.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, Roby Brock talks to the Dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service about Arkansas' election year. Also, we learn about a mobile center designed to help combat vets in rural locations. And, we explore the emerging field of cryotherapy.
State Legislators get an update on measures meant to ease overcrowding in the state's prison system. Arkansas' rural roads receive unfavorable rankings in terms of fatalities and maintenance, and Bentonville officials celebrate the topping out of the city's new community center.
"Wrench and Numbers" Jeff Russo
Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about lingering questions surrounding the Fort Smith Board of Directors and more.
Trucking evolves rapidly and we examine the latest in logistics.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says you can be entertained all weekend without spending much cash.
"Enlisted Men's Mess" Glenn Miller
The jazz duo Handmade Moments will release their self-titled album this Thursday at Smoke and Barrel Tavern. Expect cameos from Trout Fishing in America.
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