The best guess is that the 500,000th resident in the four-county Northwest Arkansas Metropolitan Statistical Area arrived today.
Ozarks At Large
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A new report shows Arkansas house prices rose 1.6 percent, and ADEQ is hosting a meeting about new carbon standards existing power plants will have to meet.
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Only five swimming beaches were closed throughout Arkansas during the Memorial Day weekend, as E. Coli hot spots haven't been as bad so far as in previous years. And, passage of a water projects bill in Congress may mean federal money for waterway infrastructure projects in Arkansas.
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Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, the Springdale Chamber of Commerce announces a program to create new jobs. Also, a conversation with Johnathan Martin, national political correspondent for The New York Times.
Two Fort Smith students participate in a science and engineering competition in L.A., the UA track and field squads compete in the SEC Championships, and more.
Fayetteville High School celebrated the success of several of its students, including the girls basketball team, with a parade yesterday.
Becca says tonight's musical lineup includes Scott Holt, Bob Schneider, and David Starr.
Walton Arts Center and the Northwest Arkansas Writing Project are working together to make poetry more available.
"Walt Whitman's Neice" by Wilco and Billy Bragg
Roby Brock, creator and publisher of www.talkbusiness.net, moderated a statewide Q & A session with Governor Mike Beebe.
"Mule" by Charlie Hunter Trio