
Ozarks At Large


A Wrecking Ball this month celebrates new beginnings in downtown Springdale.

This week's primary election left some alleging that enforcement of the state's voter ID law was a complicated effort, and with many party candidates for the state legislature now chosen, some experts wonder what will become of the state's private option during next year's regular session of the General Assembly.


Only one statewide runoff election will be held next month after yesterday's primary elections, which decided the Democratic and Republican candidates for most of the races for state constitutional offices. One potential ballot measure that is just getting started with passing petitions aims to make all of arkansas wet when it comes to alcohol sales. And, the Jones Center gets another multi-million dollar gift.



As Jacqueline Froelich reports, the alternative energy project is part of an ambitious U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs environmental program.
Speaker of the Arkansas House wants to call a special session of the state legislature to deal with problems with the insurance program for public school employees, and Crawford County officials are hopeful that county voters will approve a sales tax increase that would help the county build a new jail.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, as many prepare for Fourth of July in backyards or fields of fireworks, the ticks are waiting: a new tick-borne illness has been discovered in the South. And The Cate Brothers release a new album, more than thirty years after it was originally recorded.
James Blunt, the “Miracle on Ice” and more in our history capsule for February 22.
Becca has a trio of great ideas for tonight and gives them to us in less than sixty seconds.
“Ferny Hill” by The Chieftains
One of the world’s most respected bands will play favorites and new selections Sunday night at Walton Arts Center. We recently talked with the founder of the band, Paddy Moloney. For more information visit www.waltonartscenter.org.
Hear about a party for Elvis Costello and a whistle in space by clicking here.
“Arkansas Traveler” by The Chieftains
Wayne Bell picks the winners of Sunday night’s big show and lets us know he’d rather see Social Network pick up the Best Picture statue.
Wayne has thoughts about the writing and supporting acting awards here.
“A Quarter Century” by Carter Burwell from the soundtrack of True Grit
Jacqueline Froelich reports that Arkansas legislators are considering a measure that would require most health insurance plans to cover behavior therapy for children diagnosed with autism.
To learn more, visit eyecontactarkansas.org.