Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, stories of Elizabeth Richardson, the namesake of the now 50-year-old disabilities service organization. Plus, Veterans' Day has been celebrating the heroism of those that serve America since President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 the holiday in 1919. And, A Celebration of the Mind, an event this Saturday honors a man who brought mathematics to many through his column Mathematical Games.Ozarks At Large
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, stories of Elizabeth Richardson, the namesake of the now 50-year-old disabilities service organization. Plus, Veterans' Day has been celebrating the heroism of those that serve America since President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 the holiday in 1919. And, A Celebration of the Mind, an event this Saturday honors a man who brought mathematics to many through his column Mathematical Games.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, stories of Elizabeth Richardson, the namesake of the now 50-year-old disabilities service organization. Plus, Veterans' Day has been celebrating the heroism of those that serve America since President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 the holiday in 1919. And, A Celebration of the Mind, an event this Saturday honors a man who brought mathematics to many through his column Mathematical Games.Mac Miller is tonight's University of Arkansas Headliner Concert performer. Becca Martin Brown has the details.
The Elizabeth Richardson Center has been serving the needs of local residents with disabilities since 1963.Apple Seeds Inc. is calling for community support to launch an educational farm on two and half acres of of College Avenue in Fayetteville to teach teachers how to start school gardens.
This weekend the University of Arkansas' Department of mathematical Sciences will spend three hours celebrating puzzles, Martin Gardner and math.
The Springdale Public Library will close much of next week as part of the library's ongoing renovation project. Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announces the formation of a state task force to end human trafficking in the state. A fourth party gets 2014 ballot access in Arkansas. And the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality releases funds for cutting diesel emissions in the state.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the Amazeum receives a large gift and Grant Tennille, the director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, discusses the state of Arkansas' economy.
In the span of 35 years, The Austin Lounge Lizards have released 11 albums including one this year. The band has a loyal following around the country, and when they were in Fayetteville recently, they stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio for a live set on The Pickin' Post. Here's one of the songs from that set.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks to Senator Jane English about the deal she made to switch her vote for the private option. Plus, we have a report on last night's public input forum that was organized by Ozark Regional Transit
A project at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks will teach people how to make birdhouses and hopefully attract bluebirds. Antoinette also tells us what else is up in the coming week.
The National Labor Relations Board issues a ruling in Walmart's case against an organization that claims to be struggling to raise awareness about the company's labor practices. A bill that would bar doctors from conducting abortions on women as early as six weeks pregnant passes the state Senate. And rains from earlier this week have raised the water level at Beaver Lake, though the lake is still several feet below normal levels.
"30 Rock Theme" by Jeff Richmond
Michael Tilley from The City Wire helps us review the week's business and political news.
Following yesterday's Energize NWA Summit in Rogers, plans begin for healthy initiatives in northwest Arkansas.
"A Walk" by Tycho
The comedic, two-man show "Potted Potter" condenses all seven Harry Potter books into a 70-minute production that is coming to the Walton Arts Center.
