Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we look at the entrepreneurial spirit in our area. Also, a handful of schools have had to cancel classes this month due to illness. We investigate what factors go into the decision to close a school and what must happen prior to reopening.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we look at the entrepreneurial spirit in our area. Also, a handful of schools have had to cancel classes this month due to illness. We investigate what factors go into the decision to close a school and what must happen prior to reopening.
University of Arkansas professor Chris Shields is working on a series of fantasy novels based in the Ozarks. He will have a book signing from 1-3 p.m. February 9 at Nightbird Books in Fayetteville.Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Community Clinic celebrates its 100,000th patient. Also, Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas sits down with legislators to discuss what's next for the Arkansas Legislature. Plus, we take a look at the recent surge of second-hand stores in the area.A cooking lesson at the Bella Vista Public Library is on the menu for Becca's Wednesday entertainment picks.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks: Springdale continues a discussion on what the city may look like in the future. Jacqueline Froelich recently attended a study session dedicated to what may be next and she has a report. Plus Shannon Wurst’s fifth studio CD is ready for release and she gives us a preview and discusses her release party this weekend. And our tech ambassador, Tyrel Denison, gives us a list of what did…and did not…impress at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas earlier this month.Ahead on this special day of service edition of Ozarks, we take a look at some of our recently produced stories involving service to the community. We pay a visit to the Booneville Human Development Center,and we see a mural that few will ever see. We also visit the LifeStyles Car Wash, learn about a bicycling program at Bentonville Public Schools and witness a sack lunch program that feeds thousands in Fort Smith.In this week's week in review, Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis looks back at legislative stories, both at that local and state levels.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the University of Arkansas Fort Smith has a book it wants you to read. The third installment of the UAFS "Read This" program begins later this month. And the things people collect. Last weekend dozens of collectors showed of thousands of their things at the Cabin Fever Reliever at Shiloh Museum in Springdale. From accordions to pottery, the collections were on display for one day only.Richard Sander is a law professor at UCLA and the author of the book Mismatch: How Affirmative Action Hurts Students It’s Intended to Help, and Why Universities Won’t Admit It. He recently visited the University of Arkansas.
Several cities made news this week with talks of real estate deals. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis takes a look back at some of those stories
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, highlights from a lecture given by David Pryor last night in downtown Fayetteville. Also, the region's population prepares to reach the half-million mark.
The American Red Cross is holding several blood drives in the coming weeks to help make up for the scarcity of donations that normally come during the summer months. Plus, the final honor flight takes off in Northwest Arkansas, And 4-H programs in the state get a boost from the Walmart Foundation.
"Another Love (Zwette Edit)" by Tom Odell
Michael Tilley from The City Wire discusses homes sales numbers, permit numbers, and more.
The Jones Center has received a $1 million pledge from the George family.
"Angry Hill" by George Ezra
Becca tells us how to attend several events this weekend for a reasonable cost.
Arkansas Power Electronics International recently received a $3.5 million contract to develop a power module for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The company's expertise in silicon carbide electronics will make the aircraft lighter and less reliant on some mechanical parts.
"Night Bus" by Lucy Rose
