
Ozarks At Large

Fourth District Representative Tom Cotton has been making the media rounds lately, and a recent article in Politico credits the Congressman with creating interest for a possible Senate run next year. Nancy Pelosi speaks in Little Rock, Arkansas' reputation for cycling improves, and outdoor events at tonight's First Thursday in Fayetteville are cancelled because of the unfavorable weather forecast, though the indoor shows go on.
Though the spring weather has subsided for this Thursday, UA students celebrated yesterday's favorable weather with a carnival.





Recent projections show Springdale officials that a list of street improvement projects slated to receive voter-approved bond money may cost more than is budgeted from bond sales. The Eureka Springs Downtown Network receives national accreditation, and consequently a higher-perceived reputation. Aldermen in Bella Vista decide that the city should take over the Bella Vista Library, but that's only the beginning. And the Diamond Hogs finished non-conference play with a win at Baum Stadium last night.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, April 7, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the man who has been intimately connected with the Nobel Peace Prize for the past quarter-century talks about the process for selecting a recipient and some of the controversies associated with the honor.
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine has named Fayetteville as one of the five best cities for mid-career professionals. For more information, click here.
A farm-raised Ozarks girl is competing in the Modern Pentathlon at the 2012 London Olympic Games. We talk to Margaux Isaksen in advance of her trip.
“London Calling” by: The Clash
Becca reminds country music fans that Tracy Lawrence is performing at Cherokee Casino in West Siloam Springs this evening.
Titanic: The Musical opens tonight at Fort Smith Little Theater. For more information, visit a www.fslt.org.
More than six million people, including many in Arkansas, still receive Social Security payments in the form of checks. But by March the Social Security check will be a remnant of the past. March First is the target date for all recipients to receive Social Security payments by direct deposit or by a direct card. Walt Henderson is with the United States Treasury Department. For more information: www.GoDirect.com or 800-333-1795.
“Daahoud” by: Jeff Hamilton Trio