
Ozarks At Large

As we continue our series of stories that connect back to the idea of fundraising, Terry Gosnell, pastor at Trinity United Methodist in Fayetteville, discusses the challenge of getting people to continue to be apart of the church community.

The University of Arkansas Inspirational Choir, The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater and Anything Goes will all come to the Walton Arts Center stage in the coming days and weeks.

Governor Mike Beebe hears from the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding the Mayflower oil spill, allaying some of the governor's initial concerns regarding how cleanup will continue. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel begins investigations into the spill, though after a visit to the site, he has more questions than answers. And an Arkansas House Committee passed a proposal to offer $125 million dollars to the Big River Steel superproject.

Becca Martin Brown of Northwest Arkansas Media says that though it may still be cold outside, there will still be a nice selection of things to do tomorrow.
Members of 3 Penny Acre say that the "Radiohead model," where musicians ask fans to pay what they feel is appropriate for music, is a model that actually works.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Weekend Ozarks, the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville may be a secret for now, but it won't be for long. We'll explain why, and we find out how distance education will have a larger footprint in the University of Arkansas School of Law next fall.
Our history doctor says allies spying on each other is nothing new.
School may be out for most, but educational opportunities still abound.
Today we listen to samples from "Half the City," the debut album from St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
"Shine On" by Carolyn Wonderland
The Fort Smith city Board of Directors will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss a potential election that could mean more millage for the city's Public Library. The Greenwood Police Department gets more connected to the public with a new smartphone app. And Rogers Public Schools gets ready for summer with its free summer meals program for youths in that city.
"Gin, Smoke, Lies" by Turnpike Troubadours
We have 19 public enrollment charter schools in Arkansas, two-thirds are independent, the rest operate under charter management organizations. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the difference—and controversies.