
Ozarks At Large

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.

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
Governor Mike Beebe urges Republican state legislators to look at all possible solutions to shore up the shortfall in the state's Medicaid system, though he stated he is against using one-time budget surplus funds to close the gap. The city of Fayetteville looks into selling a bit of land in an effort to clear an eyesore in the name of new commerce.
Republican leaders of Arkansas' legislature met with the media yesterday to discuss their plans to shore up the state's Medicaid system during the upcoming legislative session. Fort Smith looks to purchase property for a new recreational facility, the first of its kind in the city. And Fayetteville is recognized as one of the most beautiful cities in the nation.
Kevin Jones is a professor of english and rhetoric at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, but his new book uncovers parts of the city's history, using pictures from postcard to tell the story. Ozarks at Large's Timothy Dennis spoke with Dr. Jones about the book.
Mitchell Communications Group announced late last week that it had been acquired by Dentsu, a 111-year-old firm founded in Japan with headquarters in Tokyo and New York City. Just a few hours after the announcement Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams talked to Elise Mitchell, the founder and CEO of Mitchell Communications.

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, May 23, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.
Northwest Arkansas Community College launched the southern regional center of the National Child Protection Training Center, one of the only four in the nation. The center will serve a 15-state area.
Our tech expert Tyrel Denison explains some of Facebook’s new features (e.g., Spotify and Timeline).
Here's something helpful: http://www.allfacebook.com/facebook-privacy-infographic-2011-10
Click here to listen to Ty discuss how you can organize your friend list in a better fashion.
“The Dip” by Hank Mobley
Daniel Woodrell, the author of Winter’s Bone, will be in Fayetteville tomorrow for a fundraiser. Becca Bacon Martin has the details.
“Glass Museum” by Tortoise
Singer-songwriter Randall Shreve from Randall Shreve and The Sideshow talks about the band’s upcoming release, “Jester.”
A new national pro-life movement called “40 Days for Life” is growing in Arkansas, as Congress considers strict anti-abortion measures.
“Fall” by Mark O’Connor