The Arkansas Center For The Book this week made its selection for the 2013 If All Arkansas Read The Same Book Program. Kyle Kellams spoke with Vivienne Schiffer, the author of the novel Camp Nine, this year's selection.
Ozarks At Large
The small town is home to 16 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A new organization has formed to restore and preserve them.
Ahead on Ozarks: Michael Tilley from The City Wire talks about a bounce up in housing construction figures in northwest Arkansas and the tough decisions some cities and counties in the area will have to make when it comes to paying for infrastructure in the future. And if a band goes by the name NPR, we have to invite them to the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio. Later this hour, National Park Radio, or NPR, plays for us.
Ozark Hall has been part of the central part of the University of Arkansas campus for decades. A years-long renovation was formally introduced yesterday.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, new efforts to revitalize historic Cane Hill, and we take a boat ride with the University of Arkansas Water Ski Club. Plus, a look at the 2013 State of Northwest Arkansas Report.
The small town is home to 16 properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A new organization has formed to restore and preserve them.Construction of the 71-B Flyover has taken shape rapidly in north Fayetteville. So rapidly, that if conditions permit, it could be finished early. Meanwhile, Senator Boozman speaks his mind about the Congressional standoff about the Affordable Care Act and a potential government shutdown. And, Lake Keith in Cave Springs will likely be drained early next week, allowing development of the Watershed Sanctuary to move forward.
Ahead on Ozarks, highlights from a panel discussion addressing the complex issues surrounding the Trayvon Martin case. Plus, a conversation with jazz harpist Edmar Castañeda.
Ahead on Ozarks: the approaching enrollment period for new Arkansas health care plans means many people in the state have questions about how they'll be affected. Roby Brock, from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas, seeks answers to some of the questions from three people close to the health-care issue. Plus theater returns in full force. No fewer than thirteen productions will be on area stages in the next month. We'll have a rundown and meet the young, earnest cast of the University of Arkansas’ Clean House…the first play of the U of A season. And how mammals in the University of Arkansas’ museum collection are being preserved.
Becca Martin Brown says even though the BBBQ Rally has left, you can still get your ears filled with sound by making a short trip to see Nine Inch Nails in concert.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 9, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Michael Tilley talks about a new owner for some long-abandoned real estate in Fort Smith, and the official announcement of a Whole Foods in Fayetteville. Plus, Cletus Got Shot gets ready to perform at a few festivals in the next month.
1st Annual The Eurekan non-traditional multi-sport festival will take place August 12-14 this year in Eureka Springs.
Shane Broadway, the interim director of Arkansas Department of Higher Education, on a Compact issued by Arkansas public universities, colleges and university systems to address the state's educational and socio-economic needs and interests.
"Telegram" by Julian Lage
The Arkansas Legislature will consider a bill to allow state public education money to follow severely disabled children who cannot function in public school settings into alternative education settings. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
"However" by Julian Lage
Charles Bank Wilson, 93, reflects on his life as an artist and what drives him to continue as one.
George Friderich Handel, Wayne Gretzky and more in our history capsule for March 23.
