
Ozarks At Large


A symposium on the University of Arkansas this week is dedicated to discussions about the women's movement that stretched from the 1960s through the 1970s.
Enrollment data for Arkansas' new health insurance exchange is released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A committee tasked with reviewing public notification procedures for confined animal feeding operations permits soon will have its first meeting. Fort Smith officials approve a list of funding requests for non-government public agencies. And the Women's Razorback Basketball team wins big in its second game of the season.






The city of Bentonville recently got a grant from the Endeavor Foundation for sidewalk construction in an area with sparse pedestrian infrastructure. Heifer International assesses damage to ongoing projects in the Philippines following the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. This year has seen record corn yields for Arkansas farmers, but that's not necessarily all good news. Today is voting day in Fayetteville to extend a current hotel-motel-restaurant tax. And the UA Soccer team advances to the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the director of special education for the U.S. Department of Education; she says many with disabilities are capable of learning anything and everything that those without disabilities can. Plus, as strawberries begin to pop up in gardens and farmers' markets in the area, a group of national leaders in the industry meet in Fayetteville to discuss sustainable growing practices.
Arkansas receives recognition for its work to combat human trafficking in the state, and several new laws go into effect today.
"All The Wine" by The National
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses the latest retail sales numbers, home sales in northwest Arkansas, and a challenge to an Arkansas liquor law.
The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation yesterday announced this year’s additions to the Fayetteville Schools Hall of Honor. This year is unique as four were included rather than the three that have been added the past 16 years.
In honor of the unusually cool temperatures, Becca offers a list of outdoor activities for this weekend's entertainment.
Joseph Israel will perform twice in Arkansas this weekend to celebrate the release of his latest album Kingdom Road.